A "DAY" to remember: September 2011

Stetson James Day

June 16, 2011

7 lbs 4 Oz. & 19 inches

Stetson, I feel like we waited a long time for you. It took a miscarriage and nine long months of hoping and praying to finally find out that you would be joining our family. Though we were excited, you quickly reminded me how fun it was to be pregnant in those first few weeks and months. No, I was not throwing up and sick. But I spent a lot of time sleeping and not feeling very motivated to get things done. For Cael it was such a relief to find out that you were the reason I had become such a waste of skin. The day I showed him your first little picture he quickly called Dad to share the news. "Hey Dad give me a call. I just wanted to let you know that the reason Mom has been so lazy is because she has a baby in her tummy." And for Jordan...well, you know Jordan. She was immediately asking if she could see you and hold you.

Finding out that you were a boy was the happiest day of Cael's life. He had told me from the beginning that you were going to be a boy and that he had big plans for the two of you. I think he was more happy to know that he was finally going to have some back up when it came to dealing with the sister in the family. He was thinking a good tag team was in order.

Once we got past those first few months it was like we were in high speed getting you here. Cael was finishing his last year of preschool. Jordan was discovering more and more how fabulous it is to be a girl and enjoying nail polish and new hair-dos .Dad was going through a captains proses and a lot of changes at work. And I was looking forward to finally getting my braces off and dreading the fact that I was turning 30 and would soon have to act like an adult.

Before we knew it your big day had arrived. Jordan and Cael had spent the night at Grandma Days. And your Dad and I tried to sleep as much as we could before we had to be to the hospital bright and early that morning. As usual your Dad was happy and excited and did all that he could to make sure the nurses were doing there jobs correctly. I think there was only one time he almost jumped in to poke me with a needle and prove that he was the best at finding the perfect place for an IV. The whole morning went smooth and with out a hitch. And before we knew it it was time for your big entrance.

When your moment came you were quick to let us know that you had a voice! The Doctor and nurses could not stop talking about your great hair and what a looker you were. I was so happy that you were finally here. The whole time the nurses were checking you I was just counting the minutes to when I could finally hold you. Your Dad could not stop smiling and couldn't get enough pictures. We were just so happy that you were here and that you had made such an easy and wonderful entrance!

It was not long before you had many visitors and was quickly learning how much you were already loved and adored.

I thank Heavenly Father every day that you are here and for the amazing spirit you have brought with you! We love you Stetson!