Broyden Aaron Harris was born September 9, 2009 at 8:47 am (we like to round up to 9:00). Doesn't he have the best birthday???? He was born at Valley Hospital in Las Vegas, NV via c-section. The doctor who delivered him was Dr. Sheldon Paul. We arrived at the hospital just before 5:00 am to check in. We ended up waiting several hours in a waiting area that was partitioned off. We were in the middle section and passed the time by listening to the conversations of the other women in labor and their significant others. It was quite amusing! My entire pregnancy and delivery went so smoothly. I did not swell up this time like I did with my girls. When I was pregnant with Preslyn, a lady told me I must be pregnant with a girl because "Girl's suck the beauty right out of you!" I guess my boy was a little kinder to my body! Once again, Aaron videotaped the c-section, so if anyone wants to come over and have a movie night, we'd love to have you! It is rated PG-13 though and is not appropriate for all audiences. (One day this summer, Demarie was watching some family videos that Aaron had put on DVD. I walked into the room and she had the most horrid look on her face. It was then that I realized she was watching the delivery of Preslyn. Oops!)
Ever since he was born, Broyden has added so much to our home. I feel like he has such a strong spirit and is a very special individual. I was kind of worried about having a boy because we are so used to little girl
s, but now that he is here, I wouldn't trade him for the world! He truly has such a sweet spirit and LOVES his mommy (I sure hope he always does:) Here are some pics of that special day:
Holding Broyden for the first time!
Broyden weighed 8 lbs, 6 oz (that can be rounded up to 9 lbs too!)
Demarie and Preslyn were so excited to meet their new little brother! Preslyn kept saying, "My baby! My baby!" and Demarie held Broyden so tenderly. It was fun to have them visit me at the hospital. Preslyn stayed at the Jolley's home and Demarie slept at the Stirlings. They both enjoyed their sleepovers!
Our first family picture! Wow! There are five of us now!
Broyden had a touch of jaundice and spent some time under the bilirubin lights. The nurse said he loved it! Doesn't he look cute in his little "sunglasses"!
It was nice to have Grandma and Grandpa Moon visit me in the hospital. They moved to Utah this summer to get ready for their mission to Poland. I was sure grateful that they could come and see Broyden for a few days. They were such a big help with the girls and getting things put away from our move!
Poor Aaron! It was such a hard delivery! Can you believe he kicked me out of my bed just so he could get some rest??? j/k I love this picture of Daddy holding his little boy!
Coming home! We were finally released from the hospital at 11:50 pm on Friday. The doctor said Broyden might have an infection and wanted us to stick around for the test results, but everything was completely fine. Doesn't he look so cute in his little duck outfit and with his teddy bear? He looks so tiny in his car seat!
I had to post this picture even though I look so awful!!! Demarie and Preslyn sat by me and we all fed our babies together. It looks as if Broyden is going to have three moms! I hope he can survive in a house full of girls. Demarie already told me she can't wait to dress him up like a princess.I feel like the luckiest mom in the world. I have three of the most beautiful children and such a wonderful husband. I'm so grateful that families can be together forever!!!
ps--Broyden, please don't be mad at your mommy for taking three months to post about your birth. It's not that I don't love you, but rather it's about survival!!!!
