Tuesday, September 23, 2008

He's here!

Tyler Robert Backus was born September 22nd (his exact due date) at 9:29pm. Weight: 7lbs 8oz, Length:20 1/4 in. The day started off with us going to the hospital about 8:30 am (i had been having regular contractions since 4:30am) However, when we got there the nurse told us that I wasn't dilated and that I was only 30% effaced. So we were sent home. I continued to have contractions, and we went on several walks and ate Mexican food. At about 4:30pm my contractions were really hurting and we went back to the hospital, but I was afraid they would tell me that I wasn't dilated again so Matt and I walked some more around the hospital. At 5:45 we decided that it was time to go and check in again. We had the same nurse from that morning and she told us again that I wasn't dilated!! I was almost in tears. She said that she would get another nurse to check me just to make sure. Well, that nurse said I was a four!!! The doctor came at 8:45 to break my water and by 9:30 Tyler was here! We are so happy to finally meet him. We love him so much.










20 comments:

Cami said...

Congratulations! What a sweet baby boy. We're so happy Tyler has arrived safely. You all look great-what a beautiful family!

Melissa said...

Yeah! COngratulations! I love that family picture. I can't believe that the one nurse said you weren't dilated, and the other said you were 4cm...that's kind of a big difference. THis is a busy week for your mom! New grandbaby on Monday, Bradley home on Thurs. wow! Take care, i'M so happy for you. I'm interested to hear how Blake is adjusting too...

Tyler and Neihlee said...

YAY I am so happy for you that eveything went ok! I love the name Tyler (mostly cause I married one and it contributed to Masons middle name:)! YOU look SOOO good in your pictures for just having a baby! He is a beautiful baby!! I am glad that you had two boys so close, they will be the best of buds!

Bethany said...

Congratulations Backuses! We're so happy for you. How did you manage to coordinate such an appropriate FHE activity? ;-)

Nicole said...

I know I already said this on the wyeth blog but he is so adorable! He looks so long in the second picture! I hope Blake is adjusting well. Love ya!

Traci said...

Congratulations!!! He's adorable!

Joy said...

Congrats, he looks so cute! It sounds like everything went well for you. I can't believe that nurse said you weren't dilated, I'm glad she had someone else check. That's pretty cool he was born on his due date, not very many are. I'm actually hoping for ours to come a little early, but knowing my luck he'll be late :).

Powell Family said...

Congrats Natalie and Matt!! I'm so excited for you! I love the family picture. What a cute little family you have! I'm so glad that everything went well. Holy cow, thankgoodness she had another nurse check you! What if she would have sent you home again?! And 0-4...that's a huge difference!! I can't wait to hear more about how things are going. I wish you were here so that I could help, but you are such an amazing mom so I'm sure things will go smoothly! Yay!! Congrats again!!

Ben said...

He's perfect! How fun to see the pic of your family. Crazy to think that 2 years ago today you weren't even pregnant with your first, now you have 2!!
Sounds like things went well. I'm so glad!
Congratulations!
PS~Evelyn thinks he's a very cute baby.
Love,
Jess

Anonymous said...

YEA!!! I'm so glad that baby Tyler is here! Natalie, you look absolutely wonderful for just having a child! I love the cute little family picture - you guys are so great! Make sure to let us know if you need ANYTHING!

J-Dub said...

Nice work you two! Congratulations on the new bundle of joy.

What a blessing!

Tyler and Ericka said...

Congrats!!! He is sooo cute! And you look really good for just having had a baby!!!!

Nikki said...

I am so happy for you guys! Kelli called me last night and told me that you had had Tyler and then Sam jumped on the phone to call Matt. Sorry, we get really excited!!! Exact due date huh?? Lucky women, Heavenly Father loves you!! He makes the ones he doesnt like so much go a week over! He is beautiful and you have a beautiful family!! Congrats! Can't wait to meet him!

Ashley Madsen said...

Congratulations Natalie! Such a cute family!

The Riding Family said...

Yeah! Congratulations! I'm glad everything went well with the delivery and I'm so glad the nurse had another nurse double check otherwise you probably would have had Tyler at home! I can't wait to see you and your two boys at Thanksgiving!

Lindsay said...

Congratulations! We are so happy for you guys. Tyler looks healthy and beautiful. Blake looks like a proud older brother. Natalie you look great for just having a baby. I hope it was an easy delivery. I cant wait to meet him at Thanksgiving.

CONAN said...

Congratulations you guys! We are glad to see that all went well and that you have another little one in the house.

Conan and Chrissy

Melissa said...

fyi- I saw Melanie last night and that girl got a blog!
nursemelanie.blogspot.com

Nicole said...

Ho-hum.... just waiting to see more pictures of Tyler.

Breck and Nan said...

Congratulations! He's so cute!