Sunday, April 20, 2008

Delivery Day - A Dad's Perspective

DELIVERY DAY!!


Shortly After Delivery

On April 16th 3:09pm Claire Emery Boulton came into this world kicking and screaming and finally became a new member of our family. Even though I was on the sidelines, the labor process seemed relatively quick and painless. The climax of the day happened when the Doc had to use forceps to pry little Claire out of poor Mom, mostly because her heart slowed every time there was a contraction. The nurse had to remind me a few hundred times that this wasn't so unusual, but the Dad in me couldn't help but worry, those forceps looked HUGE! However, after it was all said and done, Claire and Mommy had minimal battle wounds, and she was in our arms before I knew it.


Shortly After Delivery

It was my first "delivery room" experience and it will be something I will always remember. The whole ordeal opened up a new set of emotions I never knew I had in me. And once I was finally able to hold little Claire, the 9months of waiting seemed a very small price to pay (Mom might think differently).


Time for pictures! (Even Though They Don't Even Come Close To Doing Her Justice!)


Couple Hours After Delivery With Grandma "Press Play"




Claire's First Bath at the Hospital | Look At All That Hair!



Claire
3 Days Old With Grandma



Claire 4 Days Old With Kacey



That's My Girl!!

10 comments:

Lindsy said...

Hah! My husband a blogger? Who would have thought. He is taking up the slack in every way since baby Claire was born. I am so lucky!

Adri said...

Oh my goodness...I LOVE HER! She's a doll. Adam, looks like she has dad's hair (haha jk). She almost (but not quite!) makes me want another. I hope I can see her soon.

Dad said...

She is reaaly cute. Way to go Adam, showing off your new daughter....I would be too. Loved the faces she made in the short clip.
Dad

Shannon said...

Oh, she is precious! I already knew she would be just perfect because she is yours. I am glad everything went smoothly. She is beautiful. Congradulations from Michael and I.

Julie said...

What a beautiful baby girl! She has so much hair and looks so alert when her eyes are open. Congrats guys! Can't wait to meet her!

Shae said...

Good job Adam, I'm impressed. She sure is cute- very responsive for a newborn. Thanks for posting the pictures and video. It is helpful for us Aunties that can't be there to snuggle her.

Heather said...

She is beautiful! I am so thrilled for you both and great Bloggin Adam!

McKenna said...

She is beautiful, Congratulations, from McKenna and Josef

Amy said...

I think she is so adorable!! I can't wait to come meet her!! Hope you are feeling good Lindsy!!

emily said...

very cute. love the name. take care of yourself lindsy! maybe one day we'll get to meet her.