Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Introducing...... Matthew Ryan Murphy!

Proud parents, Ryan and Jen holding baby who? We couldn't decide on the name. Finally we decided later the next week on Sept. 22 that his name would be Matthew Ryan. See the next post for details on the name and birth experience. Sorry this blog is messed up. I'm still figuring it all out. Hope you like all of the pictures!
Yeah! What a team! Here's mommy, Matthew, Dr. Hardiman and the wonderful nurse that helped me the whole time. She was a crack up. I wish I could remember her name.

Thanks ladies!

Mommy and Matthew......he finally lets out a big howler to get his lungs going. What a glorious sound when you know they're breathing! This was truly one of the only big screams he let out! He's a pretty content little guy. Phew! Mommy made it through the delivery.


Smiles all around:)


Where am I? What's going on? Who are you strange people? Where's the party?



"What a very lucky boy!" exclaimed Dr. Hardiman. When Matthew was born he came out with the cord showing a big, but loose knot! Wow! Another miracle in this birth story:) Thank you! Our prayers were answered in so many ways!!!!!!!!




Drum roll............he weighs in at a whopping 6 lbs. 3.6 oz. and measured 19 inches long. What a peanut! We thought he'd be at least 7 lbs. or more but hey, we'll take it! Easier for mommy:)





Matthew's first bath at the hospital! Thanks for politely covering my bottom:)






Proud sisters HAILEY and MEGAN holding their new baby brother, MATTHEW RYAN during their visit to the hospital.







6 comments:

jessica said...

YAY!!!!! I have been waiting for this post! Matthew Ryan is a perfect name. He is so precious! I'm so glad you are both healthy and that everything went smoothly.

Congratulations!

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andrea said...

Congrats, you guys! SOOO exciting. Glad everything went OK. How scary to see the big knot in the cord!

Christèle said...

Félicitations !!! Bienvenue dans le monde Matthew....

I am so happy for you... And I hope one day to be able to meet all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers :)

Christèle

My Four Girls said...

Congratulations! We finally have a baby boy in the family. Can't wait to see him in person.

Unknown said...

He is a doll Jennifer! Congrats, congrats, congrats on your baby boy!

Scheris said...

Congrats! I am Scheris Schuring, your dad is my mom's cousin (from Rawls side) or second cousin. I am in the same stake at your parents here in WA. I see them from time to time and your mom told me to check out your blog and say hi. I added you to our list of blogs that we enjoy reading. Take care and i look forward to getting to know you on here. Scheris