I can't believe I now have TWO teenagers in the house! My sweet Spencer turned 13. What a cute guy. I keep waiting for him to go through a stinker stage and it hasn't happened yet. I will never forget the day I gave birth to my first son. It was Matt's birthday and Spencer wasn't due for another 10 days. We had gone to brunch at El Torito Grill (yummy!) with Paul to celebrate Matt's 25th birthday and when we got home I laid down to rest (I was supposed to be on bedrest). Matt headed off to church with Hailey. I woke up about an hour later and realized that I hadn't felt Spencer move in HOURS. I drank some juice and laid back down and tried to get him to start kicking-nothing. I called Dr. Winter and he said to come right in. I was so scared! I drove myself to the hospital (everyone was at church) and tried to get a hold of Matt on the cell phone. Right as I was pulling into the hospital, I felt a reassuring little kick. As I pulled in, Dr. Winter was waiting in the parking lot for me (I LOVE him) and I told him I had just felt you kick. He looked very relieved and told me to come in anyway so we could check you out. I got all hooked up and he said I was having some pretty strong contractions and already dilated to a four. Then he asked me if I'd like to have a baby today. Ummm....yea! By this time, Mom had left church and met me at the hospital; Matt had been waiting to hear. I called Matt and asked him if he wanted another birthday present...his first boy! Hillary watched little Hailey girl for us and the whole "fandamily" showed up at the hospital. My mom, dad, Jennifer, and Amanda stayed in the room the whole time. Paul, Chelsea, Shirlyn, Keith and lots of the Weenig cousins were there as well. It was a party. I was trying to give birth to this little guy without drugs, so I was desperately trying to focus-not very easy with Matt running in and out of the room every five minutes and various family members coming in. I'll never forget Paul coming in with a HUGE bucket of popcorn for me and standing right in front of my "focus point" in the middle of the WORST contraction! I can laugh now...I made it to a "9" and then was in horrible pain. Matt keep saying, "JUST TAKE THE DRUGS!" I caved. I have never felt so relieved in my life. Because I was now "comfortable"-they didn't have me start pushing for another 45 minutes and then he practically slipped out. At 6lbs. 3 oz.'s he was a tiny little guy. Mom said, "he's not cooked yet!" He was so skinny his skin was hanging off him. After checking him out, our pediatrician said he was earlier than 10 days-more like 2-3 weeks. I fattened him up really quickly though. Spencer has been such a wonderful addition to our family and such a joy in our lives. He is the sweetest, smiliest, kindest boy. We love you Spencer.
I can't believe I now have TWO teenagers in the house! My sweet Spencer turned 13. What a cute guy. I keep waiting for him to go through a stinker stage and it hasn't happened yet. I will never forget the day I gave birth to my first son. It was Matt's birthday and Spencer wasn't due for another 10 days. We had gone to brunch at El Torito Grill (yummy!) with Paul to celebrate Matt's 25th birthday and when we got home I laid down to rest (I was supposed to be on bedrest). Matt headed off to church with Hailey. I woke up about an hour later and realized that I hadn't felt Spencer move in HOURS. I drank some juice and laid back down and tried to get him to start kicking-nothing. I called Dr. Winter and he said to come right in. I was so scared! I drove myself to the hospital (everyone was at church) and tried to get a hold of Matt on the cell phone. Right as I was pulling into the hospital, I felt a reassuring little kick. As I pulled in, Dr. Winter was waiting in the parking lot for me (I LOVE him) and I told him I had just felt you kick. He looked very relieved and told me to come in anyway so we could check you out. I got all hooked up and he said I was having some pretty strong contractions and already dilated to a four. Then he asked me if I'd like to have a baby today. Ummm....yea! By this time, Mom had left church and met me at the hospital; Matt had been waiting to hear. I called Matt and asked him if he wanted another birthday present...his first boy! Hillary watched little Hailey girl for us and the whole "fandamily" showed up at the hospital. My mom, dad, Jennifer, and Amanda stayed in the room the whole time. Paul, Chelsea, Shirlyn, Keith and lots of the Weenig cousins were there as well. It was a party. I was trying to give birth to this little guy without drugs, so I was desperately trying to focus-not very easy with Matt running in and out of the room every five minutes and various family members coming in. I'll never forget Paul coming in with a HUGE bucket of popcorn for me and standing right in front of my "focus point" in the middle of the WORST contraction! I can laugh now...I made it to a "9" and then was in horrible pain. Matt keep saying, "JUST TAKE THE DRUGS!" I caved. I have never felt so relieved in my life. Because I was now "comfortable"-they didn't have me start pushing for another 45 minutes and then he practically slipped out. At 6lbs. 3 oz.'s he was a tiny little guy. Mom said, "he's not cooked yet!" He was so skinny his skin was hanging off him. After checking him out, our pediatrician said he was earlier than 10 days-more like 2-3 weeks. I fattened him up really quickly though. Spencer has been such a wonderful addition to our family and such a joy in our lives. He is the sweetest, smiliest, kindest boy. We love you Spencer.
I just want to be the FIRST to say, AMEN! Spencer is the boy every mother hopes her sons become! Thanks for raising such a sweet, helpful, selfless boy to share with the rest of us! We love you too Spencer!
ReplyDeleteHe is so handsome! Sounds like a good guy, too. Happy birthday!
ReplyDeleteHe is sooo cute. Happy birthday Spencer! Keep smiling -- it is contagious.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Spence! We are so lucky to have spent your big day with you. You are such a special guy!
ReplyDeleteHe is one good looking kid!! Are you beating the girls off? Happy Birthday Spencer!
ReplyDeleteHe is such a great kid. Good job Queenie.
ReplyDeleteThat was so much fun to read! I loved reading about your experience! He is a handsome boy! You better watch out...only 3 more years and the girls are going to be calling!
ReplyDeleteWe miss Spencer! All of us! Vivie saw the family pic and pointed to each one of you, but esp. you and Spence.
ReplyDeleteOur first and oldest Grandson! What a man. Love you SO much!
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