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Baby Spencer!


Spencer David Wilson was born on Monday at 5:42 am, at American Fork Hospital. A few hours later John and I agreed on a name for him at last. He was 7 pounds, 5.2 ounces, and 20 inches long. He has dark fine baby hair. It is so soft! He has a very red complexion compared with Thomas, and a fuller face and darker hair. My mommy has come to take care of me and we are having a great time in spite of having a flu bug which has gotten to several people unfortunately, including my mom and my sister and Thomas, but not John, Spencer, or me. Everyone is on the mend so we are praying for no more sickness!

I delivered with the Mt. Timpanogos Women's Health Center and Claudia was my midwife, and Joanne was my doula and Kimmi my nurse. Karyann my sister, and John were also there and it was a great experience to have such a devoted team! I can't begin to tell you what a completely different experience it was compared with Thomas' birth. Everyone was emotionally there as well as physically, pushing on my back for counter pressure, giving me foot rubs, and cold wash cloths and blankets as needed. The nurse did an amazing job being non-obtrusive monitoring the baby and handling procedures in a way that didn't distract from my focus.

We ended up being at the hospital for 3 hours before he was born. I was relieved to be at a 7 when I checked in, since I did most of my laboring at home with John. Then John went to sleep and I worked through my contractions with my mom and Joanne until it was time to go to the hospital around 3 am.

Thomas is pretty happy about the baby, and not confused at all about accepting that it's out of my tummy and there's no baby inside anymore. He loves to hold "brudder" and he pronounces Spencer pretty well, although I think he forgets his name sometimes. I'm surprised he's got the concept of brother so well. It seemed hard before Spencer was born. What Thomas is confused about seems to be why Mommy is being different and not running around with him and carrying him and so he spent a while laying on my crying and whining. Today has been much better and I'm sure he'll figure it all out soon enough.

I will post my labor story for those of you who are interested in the play by play later this week! Love you all thanks for reading the blog!

Comments

The Kelseys said…
Yeah Paige! He's finally here. Congrats Wilson family. I'm excited that I got his birth date right.
November 12, 2009 at 10:02 AM
Bryan said…
I noticed on facebook that you have a blog...but more importantly a new little one! Congratulations!!
November 12, 2009 at 10:28 AM
Cami and Juan said…
Congratulations! He's a beautiful baby and I'm glad Thomas is adjusting well.
November 12, 2009 at 10:29 AM
Amy said…
Congratulations!! I hope all is well! I would love to read your birth story, as it sounds like you went natural, which is what I'm preparing myself for too!
November 12, 2009 at 11:10 AM
Angie O said…
Yay! Congratulations! I want to see lots of pictures!
November 12, 2009 at 3:56 PM
Rachelle said…
Congratulations!! What a cute baby and big brother!!
November 13, 2009 at 9:10 AM
Amy said…
P.S, Dustin wants to know if you're going to name your next baby Monson :)
November 13, 2009 at 9:12 AM
Amanda said…
Congrats! I'm glad it all went well! And Thomas looks like a great big brother! Yay!
November 13, 2009 at 10:19 AM
Lauren vdH said…
Spencer is so adorable! I hope Thomas adjusts well...aka no more crying on you. I am so sorry about so many people getting sick! I hope they get better soon!

Love ya lots! Lauren :)
November 14, 2009 at 2:06 PM
Cami and Juan said…
The Union Square ward is making a photo book for Bishop Brown who is being released. Send me a picture from a ward gathering or just of you guys and a little message for Bishop Brown so we can include some people who have moved. Thanks! camimacias@gmail.com
November 16, 2009 at 1:55 PM
Sarah and Wes said…
Hey Paige!!! I am SO happy to find your blog! And I am SO interested to hear your labor story as I am preparing for a natural childbirth any day now (hopefully sooner than later). Please fill me in! I used the same midwives you did until I moved out here to Ohio in August. They seem great!
November 18, 2009 at 5:59 PM
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