Timothy, Timothy

I am so completely in love with this boy.

Our Tiny Tim was born on November 15, 2010 at 4:46 PM. He weighed 9 pounds 6 ounces, just one ounce shy of his older brother Luke's birth weight. Did he come on time? OF COURSE NOT!!!! NINE DAYS after his due date he finally entered the world. Dr. Malany had me come in to the hospital on the evening of Sunday the 14th. I was induced and just waited the night and following day out for Timothy to make his grand entrance. I was able to avoid another c-section once again and have him in Helena instead of traveling to Great Falls like I did when I had Rebecca. Somehow my doctor worked it out. I never really understood how he managed it because even as I checked in I had nurses telling me that the hospital didn't do VBACs. Confusing, but we got him here safe and sound!

I flirted with the idea of no drugs during labor, but got to a point where I WAS DONE with the pain. I got an intrathecal and relaxed. Sadly, intrathecals wear off and I had to get another one done before the baby showed up. Oh, well.

He had more hair than any of the other kids. (And that's saying a lot because they all were born with quite a head of hair!) He has been strong and happy since birth. He has two darling dimples and freely gives smiles. It's hard to get him to giggle for very long, but he'll charm you so much with his little grin.

I was so happy to have him finally here! I remember the feeling and smile on my face when he was born. He is such a blessing to us and I can't imagine not having number 5 as a part of our family.

Dr. Tom checking baby Timothy out

My tiny boy (I don't care what you say. A nine pound person is not big!)

His first bath. Perhaps not his favorite moment...

Resting comfortably

Oldest meets youngest

Logan and Timothy

Luke and Timothy

Rebecca is a big sister now!

Papa Lay holding grandchild number 22

Not our best picture (especially me), but it's us!


Samantha with a 6 day old Timothy

Logan and Timothy at 12 days