Friday, December 30, 2005

It's A Boy!!!

I got my grandbaby at last! 7lbs 4oz, 20 inches long and lots of strawberry blonde hair. The mom and baby are doing well. He was born December 29th at 3:16 am.

I have given birth twice but seeing everything from the other end was a shock! How do men ever look at that end the same again. When you finally see the face however it is just so awesome. The baby came out not breathing and it took a lot of work to clear his lungs, luckily Jess had no idea there was something wrong. She had no clue as to why it took forever to see her baby. I however saw everything, the lifeless infant, the efforts it was taking to clear his lungs and the looks on the nurses face's. My oldest and I were literally holding our breath while the baby was being worked on. When we heard that first gurgle like cry, we both dropped our head's and sobbed. The baby's father was so great, even though he saw his lifeless son, he never left jessy's side or let on that their was a problem. He even handled Jessy turing into something out of the "Exorcist" with such a loving, calm demeanor.

My husband and I arrived at the hospital an hour after the kids and I stayed by Jess until 5:00am. It's so funny how that grandma adrenalin kicks in. LOL Eight hours of labor was not so bad for the first time. My hubby came by to meet the baby before going fishing at 5:00am in the morning. I slept for four hours, he got back and then off we went again to hold and smell that sweet, bathed baby. His name is Tuni Kugiocu (not sure of spelling, Kokachawoo is what it sounds like). I'm not so keen on the name so I'm calling him TK. We will be gramy and grampy until the baby picks his own name for us. I'm so excited I can't stay away from him!

15 comments:

Chris said...

Oh my gosh! I'm so excited for you! More pictures please! lol. Congratulations grammy!

Andi said...

That is wonderful!!!

emmapeelDallas said...

OK, I'm sitting here all choked up. What a BEAUTIFUL entry about his birth; you've got to print it out and put it in his baby book. And what a terrific pic! The love on your face...beautiful beautiful beautiful. You are in for such joy with this little guy (and I speak from experience).
Love to all of you!

Your friend,

Judi

Cynthia said...

Oh, what a wonderful story and what a beautiful boy. Welcome to the world, TK.

Bon & Mal Mott said...

Marvelous little one. We're so happy everything turned out well. We hope luck will continue to accompany TK.
Bon & Mal

Ann Marie said...

Wooo Hooo Congratulations Tammy ... your face looks like it could bust open in pride and joy, and baby wonderful looks like he's already got his grammy eyes on you!!! How very exciting. We wish you tremendous love for the coming year shared with family and friends!

All our love,
Ayn and all

V said...

Aww, Gramy Tammy!!!!

I`m so happy for your family. How you all must feel!

I loved your description of the birthing. When my son was born Dads weren`t allowed into the Delivery Room. Something I`ve always regretted.

Hmmm, My son may be getting engaged soon. I wonder, if they have a child...............? Could I be there?

Sara`s "Angel"; a perfect choice!
Hugs,
V

V said...

Hey, Gramy. Just saw your new pics on flickr!
Woo Hoo!!!!!!!!!!!
Hugs,
V

Tamara said...

Ohhh Tammy, this is WONDERFUL news! Congratulations Grandmother, you have much to be proud of and it glows like God's light on your face.

Only I must tell you, reading your description of the dilivery almost made me pass-out from holding my breath right along with you. :)

Warmest hugs and best wishes always,

Tamara

Tamara said...

Awhhhhh TK is BEAUTIFUL! Those are great photographs Tammy, he's just too cute for words.

God has blessed you greatly.

Hugs,

T

Chris said...

Awwwwww Congratulations!!!! I know what you mean about men looking at the other end the same again....Fortunately I missed out on that part!



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Anonymous said...

What a beautiful picture, Tammy!
Congrats again!

Christina K Brown said...

Oh Sweet Tammy!!!!!!


May God hold him close and whisper all things he needs to know. May your grandson share with you what God says before he gets too old and forgets the secrets of the universe.

Happy New Year indeed.


xxoo
Christina

betty said...

Tammy,congratulations!! Beautiful baby! Praising the Lord that all worked out with the little one and he seems to be doing fine!!

betty

TJ said...

Oh what a event grama!!!
I have two of mine for two days now and I can honestly say that "Grama" has come to be a dirty word! LOL
It is wonderful...I can't stop taking pictures of mine! So happy for you all!
What a New Years present!!
Love TJ