I just had to share these pictures of the newest member of the Weaver clan. Isn't he adorable?
Friday, August 28, 2009
Jayden and Family
I just had to share these pictures of the newest member of the Weaver clan. Isn't he adorable?
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
# 18 Jayden Nicholas Weaver
Introducing my eighteenth grandchild. Yes, I said 18. Jayden Nicholas Weaver was determined to be born early. Amy has been on bed rest for the past two weeks and on medication to stop her labor. The doctor told her if she could go until Monday he wouldn't stop the baby. He would be born four weeks early. So Monday came and no baby. Yesterday Amy got up very ambitious, so I started thinking maybe we were having a baby. They went to the hospital just before midnight. By 6:30 this morning she was dilated to an eight, and Spencer called to ask me to bring the camera. In their rush, they had left it home. So I got up and showered and was heading out of the driveway at 7:30 when Spencer called to see if I'd gotten the pic. I said 'oh, what?" And he said "of your new grandson." Then he said "we had an emergency c-section and I have to go." I drove as fast as I dared to the hospital not knowing what to expect when I got there.
What happened was as her water broke, the cord came out first. Everybody was frantically trying to keep Jayden's head from pressing on the cord as they rushed her to the C-section room. Luckily it was set up as they had one scheduled for just minutes away. The doctor was in the hospital for that and had come down to check on Amy. But I don't think luck had anything to do with it. I think Jayden's Uncle Nick was watching out for him.
Amy's epidural hadn't numbed her enough, so they had to knock her out, rush to the surgery room with both doctor and nurse on the bed with Amy. But everyone did their job. And at 7:07 am he was born. He is 7 lb 1 oz. 20 inc long and perfectly healthy. He even screamed for a while until they gave him a bottle. He loved it and seems to have a healthy appetite. His Grandpa Bryant took some pictures of him wit his eyes wide open, and I will post them as soon as I get a copy. Anyway, here hs is:
What happened was as her water broke, the cord came out first. Everybody was frantically trying to keep Jayden's head from pressing on the cord as they rushed her to the C-section room. Luckily it was set up as they had one scheduled for just minutes away. The doctor was in the hospital for that and had come down to check on Amy. But I don't think luck had anything to do with it. I think Jayden's Uncle Nick was watching out for him.
Amy's epidural hadn't numbed her enough, so they had to knock her out, rush to the surgery room with both doctor and nurse on the bed with Amy. But everyone did their job. And at 7:07 am he was born. He is 7 lb 1 oz. 20 inc long and perfectly healthy. He even screamed for a while until they gave him a bottle. He loved it and seems to have a healthy appetite. His Grandpa Bryant took some pictures of him wit his eyes wide open, and I will post them as soon as I get a copy. Anyway, here hs is:
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Letter to my Son
Nick,
You've been gone two years today. I have had a lot of tragedy in my life, but I have to say that two years ago today was the worst day of my life. I still remember that phone call. I've relived those moments over and over again. Part of it is blurry. The shock ws so great. I can remember the day your Dad died and standing there thinking this has to be a dream, this doesn't really happen. But it did. And two years ago I lost you, Ruth and Audrey. I find myself thinking of you so often. The two of you probably wouldn't have changed much. But Audrey would be almost five. What would she be like today? I know she would still be as beautiful as she always was. And she would probably be as full of life and stubborn.
Every year on Oct 15th I would crawl in a hole and hide from the world. I would even make sure that I didn't have to work. But I had so much to do today. I told myself that after it was all done I could cry. And sure enough, as I was driving home from all my errands the tears started. I went to the cemetery and sit at your dad's grave. And I talked to him and asked him what it was like when he got to see you again and if you are all happy. But I think I know the answer to that question. Just keep watch over Joie. She needs to be able to feel you once in a while. You left her in good hands. I know you guided all of us in choosing Tim and Mary. She is growing up into a beautiful young lady. She still has your beautiful blue eyes. I love the three of you, and I miss you so much. It hurts that you are not here. But I will see you all soon.
You've been gone two years today. I have had a lot of tragedy in my life, but I have to say that two years ago today was the worst day of my life. I still remember that phone call. I've relived those moments over and over again. Part of it is blurry. The shock ws so great. I can remember the day your Dad died and standing there thinking this has to be a dream, this doesn't really happen. But it did. And two years ago I lost you, Ruth and Audrey. I find myself thinking of you so often. The two of you probably wouldn't have changed much. But Audrey would be almost five. What would she be like today? I know she would still be as beautiful as she always was. And she would probably be as full of life and stubborn.
Every year on Oct 15th I would crawl in a hole and hide from the world. I would even make sure that I didn't have to work. But I had so much to do today. I told myself that after it was all done I could cry. And sure enough, as I was driving home from all my errands the tears started. I went to the cemetery and sit at your dad's grave. And I talked to him and asked him what it was like when he got to see you again and if you are all happy. But I think I know the answer to that question. Just keep watch over Joie. She needs to be able to feel you once in a while. You left her in good hands. I know you guided all of us in choosing Tim and Mary. She is growing up into a beautiful young lady. She still has your beautiful blue eyes. I love the three of you, and I miss you so much. It hurts that you are not here. But I will see you all soon.
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
Learning to Drive
Spencer got his 4-wheeler running this morning. I don't think I've ever been on one until a year ago when he took me for a ride. After he took Bryton for a ride, he called me over. He told me to get on and drive it. I immediately said 'No.' He kept coaxing me. So I finally told him I would without Bryton on it. If I was going to crash it, I didn't want him on it with me. After a run or two around the yard I was hooked. It was such a high. And it's a good feeling to not let my fear keep me back. I love trying new things. So then I took Bryton for a ride or two or three or four. Here are a couple pictures of us having fun.
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