He is FINALLY here!!

Rylan Gabrial-James Colter made his appearance on May 2nd at 5:42pm.  He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. 

We are extremely excited that Grandma Debbie could come be a part of our special day.  I am not sure what David or I would have done without her help and support over the past two weeks was in SC!  

I will save you from all the boring details but will list a few of the memories from that day for your laughing pleasure. 

1.  It's amazing what a pregnant lady can get done between the hours of 3 and 5:30 am on the day of her scheduled induce date.  Shower...check, breakfast...check, laundry...check, doing your hair...check and even a little cleaning...yeah buddy! 

2.  Yes...I did pluck my eyebrows that morning.  Even a pregnant woman needs nice eyebrows!  

3.  Stopping for coffee at 5:30 in the morning leads to the purchase of a LARGE coffee, newspaper, gum and even some dip.  Thank god that made the mommy hospital bag.  I would be lost without it.  :)

4.  We now have proof that David and I can make light out of any moment.  Something about seeing a pregnant woman in a hospital gown that she is trying desperately to keep together so "her business doesn't show" will make bring a smile to anyone. 

5.  Watching the news footage of Osama Bin Ladin's death isn't what I had in mind but Maury wasn't on that early. 

6.  That contraction curve on the monitor doesn't do it justice!  Please insert the Big Chief tablet paper to get the full effect.

7.  After medicine has been administered, it is okay for you to snore as loud as you want!  It is your given right as a pregnant woman in labor who doesn't know what she is in for in the hours to come.  

8.  Double checking with your mother to make sure she didn't use the same towel to wipe your face as she did your bloody foot is okay.  Furthermore, laughing at the pregnant lady for asking should be frowned upon.   

9.  Making it to 5 cm dilated before begging for the epidural IS grounds for saint hood. 

10.  Sternly telling your husband and mother to "quit fighting and pay attention" doesn't count as a moody pregnant woman.  It is down right fair when they fight across you and by the way...I haven't had my child quite yet so can you two get it together?

11.  Your mother will always be in denial for letting your leg roll off the table during delivery.  I realize the monitor provides you with something fun to watch but can you please pick that up...I may need it in the future. 

And last but not least...

12.  Being the only person in the room, drugged, tired, worn and in shock who can tell you what time your son was born (in military time I might add) is priceless! 

NOTE:  No yelling or name calling took place during the labor and delivery of this child :)