July 21, 2008
Atticus Grey Perkins is born
Atticus Grey Perkins arrived at 11:34pm July 20th 2008. He was 8lbs. and 20 inches. We were blessed with a water birth which helped Lynn's back considerably. Gideon was a trooper and withstood mom's pain, but decided 'he shouldn't be in the room while Mom is using those bad words'. Lynn will give more details at her blog. Click on the picture to see more photos of the birth and such. A nice bonus was that we were the first ones to use the Treasure Valley Midwives new facility.
Gideon was ready to go the midwives pronto to see his new baby.
A good walk speeds up labor.
Amy came and helped take care of Gid until the big pushing moment. They are buds.
We highly recommend water birth. It saved Lynn a ton of back pain.
Big Toes
One Proud Mama
Now, for old times sake, check out this picture of Isaac at birth ans see if he and Atticus don't look a whole lot alike.
WOW!!! What a beautiful little perkins boy!!! He really does look a lot like Isaac! You guys really do produce such gorgeous babies!
Lavender is already calling your newest Addiecoos!
BTW those birth pics are just about the most happy joyful pics of such times I have ever seen... looks like it really was a wonderful experience!
Posted by: jen k at July 22, 2008 10:25 AMI couldn't comment yesterday, but it looks like Jen 'broke thru'. I think I'm having 'computer issues' again. ARGH!
Anyway, thanks SO much for the pictures. I know you guys are EXTREMELY busy now adjusting big brothers to their roles, etc. besides trying to adjust to Atticus and his needs while trying to get a little rest. So thanks for taking time to post news and pictures for us 'back east'. We love you and we're praying for you!
Posted by: Cindy at July 22, 2008 11:21 AMCongratulations Papa! Love the photos:) Looks like it was an amazing birth experience. Jack and Ian loved the photos too and asked lots of questions. I asked Jack if he might like to have another baby brother or sister one day and he said, "I want a new baby someday...three girls." Hmm.
Posted by: Gypsy at July 22, 2008 2:22 PMCongrats Andy! As soon as I heard Atticus was 8lbs I thought "Man that's a BIG perkins!" He's a beautiful boy!
Posted by: katiek at July 22, 2008 11:22 PM