Lindsay & Jon welcomed their first son, Riggs Rynearson, this morning at 9:45am. It has been a long, long 36 hours for us, the bystanders...so I can only imagine what it's been like for Lindsay & Jon!
On Saturday night, Mom, Tammy (Jon's mom), Dave and I went to Lindsay & Jon's where we played cards and hung out. Lindsay's stomach kept getting really tight and - this is where you'll realize how absolutely new at this we are - we said to each other...scratch that - CONVINCED each other that the "tightness" must be what contractions are and that Lindsay just deals with pain better than the average woman. The contractions didn't hurt at all, just had a tightness in her belly for 15-30 seconds, then went away. Silly, silly sisters...how wrong you were.
About 1:30am, Lindsay got a taste of the REAL contractions. She and Jon were up all night timing them and they continued every 5-15 minutes until 7:00pm Sunday night, when they finally headed to the hospital!
Backing up a moment, Sunday (Mother's Day), Lindsay & Jon came over to Mom's place for about an hour in-between bouts of pain, where Tammy & Mom opened gifts and Lindsay even got one a little early from us:
Riggs' First Superstar Outfit
Then...the real fun began (for Lindsay at least...Mom, Tammy, Dave and I spent the afternoon shopping and reading in the sun). The contractions continued throughout the day and they held out until they were 5 mins apart and approximately 1 minute each before going to the hospital at 7:00pm. The doctors and nurses were all proud of them for holding out the appropriate time. She was 5cm dilated, which was "perfect". Mom, Tammy, Dave and I went down to the hospital to wait it out, holding out hope for a possible Mother's Day birth. Again, how very wrong we were! 9:00....10:00...11:00...12:00...the clock seemed to be frozen. Dave and I went back to Kitty's house and slept in a real bed from 1am-6am, then came back as Lindsay was finally ready to push! 3 hours and 45 mins later, Riggs FINALLY arrived!!!
We (of course) snapped some pics as we bombarded their room about an hour later and were all overjoyed at this amazing creation they made.
And a slideshow of about 14 pics from the event....
Weighing in at 9lbs, 3oz and 21 inches, I was astounded that Lindsay could a) carry this being to term and b) could get it OUT of her when the time came. I am in complete awe, and slightly scared of what my November due date is about to bring us!
Riggs is absolutely precious and I promise more photos very, very soon as proud Auntie!
6 comments:
Congrats! Riggs is a big boy. From the tears, it looks like everyone was happy to see him. And Jon already has the happy dad look down.
My only advice to new parents is that everyone will give you advice, but every kid is special and different. When everyone goes home, and the adrenaline wears off, things may get tough. Everyone else with kids makes it look so easy. But everyone has a tough time, and everyone makes it through it.
Enjoy the upcoming long nights. There isn't much better than a sleeping baby curled up on your shoulder.
Congrats again, and I look forward to seeing all the pictures.
PS - BB, congrats on becoming an Aunt.
Wow... what a cutie and his name is sooooo cute- I love it ! Congrats Auntie Brooke!
AWWWW....Riggs is so cute! Congratulations!!!
Wow! What a big bouncing boy. Congratulations to all. He looks precious.
Love,
Kate
Congrats to Auntie Brooke and Uncle Dave! Tell Lindsay and Jon congrats too! We are so happy for them!
Oh my gosh! I have to tell you that I love the fact that you blogged on this entire event cuz it just made me feel like I was there..lol. Wow, Im so happy for all of you. Brooke and Dave, Auntie and Uncle, and of course, Lindsay and Jon, the new parents. It is a truly an awe inspiring event. On another note, I cannot believe Riggs was 9lbs. Lindsay aka Supermom, you're a rockstar girl. Wow! I hope to read more about everyone as time goes on.
Lots of love,
Renita
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