Monday, February 23, 2009

Ryker Craig Rich

Here are some pics of our new little guy. Ryker was born at 10:33 AM. He was 7 lb. 15 oz. and 20 inches long. He is such a sweet little guy so far. He squeaked a couple times and then was calm as can be.




I was in labor when I came in and was already dilated to a six. They were really surprised. They started everything about 6:30 am. I got my epidural before I was in any pain. Things went really great really fast. The only problem was that I think my epidural quit working or I wasn't pushing the button enough because those five minutes I pushed were the most PAINFUL EVER!! I didn't think I would be able to do it. My cute doctor and nurse kept up the encouraging words and somehow I made it through. With Coop I was completely numb and couldn't life my legs. With Ryker I could totally lift my legs and move myself around. I don't know how all of you do it without an epidural. Now we are all doing great!!

Coop isn't too sure about Ryker. He held him for a bit and then didn't really want anything to do with him. When we were trying to get pics, he hid behind the bed...Yesterday when we told him we were going to bring home a baby he said, "No, bring home a doggy."....Not this time!





On the drive to the hospital I was thinking to myself that I get to experience something today that I will only experience a couple times in my life. Though it is hard, it is so amazing to go through childbirth and welcome a new little spirit into our home! I am so grateful that families are forever!!

33 comments:

Anonymous said...

OH!!!! I love his hair!! So darling! I'm glad that he's here. I can't wait to come see you guys!!!!
Love ya!

Tim and Stacey Cardon said...

Yea! He is such a cute little guy! He has a perfect faux-hawk! So it sounds like you pretty much gave birth naturally! Holy Cow! It looks like you are all doing well though. I am so happy for you!

Emily said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! He is beautiful- I am loving all his hair. I am so happy for you and glad that everything went well. Tell Brad congratulations as well and give Coop and Ryker a big hug for me.

Jon and Melissa said...

What a handsome little man!!! Look at that amazing hair. He looks so much like Cooper-how fun to have such cute brothers. Congratulations-you are such a cute Mom!

Calder Family said...

Congrats Ash and Brad! We are so excited for you! He looks just like coop, with more hair! You are amazing to have no epidural! Can't wait to meet him! You look awesome!

Mace, McKenzie and Stein said...

Congrats guys! He is so cute! I love his hair - I think he looks like Brad.

Shea said...

yeah, he's here! he's a cutie. i'm glad your labor wasn't too long. glad everything went well!

Tara said...

Hey Ash and Brad he is so dang cute! You do great work keep it going... I can't wait to see the little guy

Mick and Tiff said...

Ryker does have a lot of hair. He is CUTE! Let's hope that his calmness is a sign of what's coming. Maybe he will sleep through the night from day 1 :)

I am sorry about that painful 5 minutes. Natural childbirth sounds scary to me. I am such a wuss.

Can't wait to see you guys on Thursday and tell Cooper we are bringing Buster... SURPRISE! (totally kidding!)

Matt and Mandy said...

Congrats! You guys make seriously cute babies!

Natelli Johnston said...

congrats! he is so cute :D

kathy said...

What a precious little sweetheart! How lucky you are to have 2 adorable boys. I'm glad it's over for you (this time!) and all is well.

Janette said...

He is super cute and I love the name. Glad to hear that things went smoothly, and sorry you had to experience real pushing-- it is definitely painful!

The Bucks said...

Congratulations! He is so cute and Xander loves his "nice hair". I can't wait to see more pictures of him. I love your sentiments about childbirth. Wouldn't it be awful if we were men and didn't get to experience it at all?

Toph and Brittany said...

Congrats! He is so cute! I love the picture with him and Cooper. I am glad everything went well.

Mindy said...

Hooray! He's darling! So did you style that hair before the pictures?
He didn't end up being that big either, how nice.
I love what you said about childbirth. It is definitly difficult to get through, but amazing. I still love to sit and daydream about the day Nash came into the world.
Enjoy your precious new baby!

Billy and Nikki said...

What a beautiful little boy and mama! Can I just say I'm jealous of you and your kids lips! Isn't it an amazing feeling to drive to the hospital knowing your about to give birth! When I can induced with Easton it was such a weird amazing feeling. It kind of made me sad that we only get to experience that feeling a handful of times in our life. Congrats to you and your beautiful family. Love the name!

Horrocks Fam said...

Congratulations! He is a cutie with lots of hair! I didn't even get to see you pregnant this time.... where does the time go? I'm glad that everything went well. We hope to see you and this new little guy soon.

Jen said...

He has got the BEST hair. What a cute little guy. I bet you are in love. Congratulations!!!!

The MacLeods said...

Congratulations!! I'll have to come over and see the cute little guy sometime! I hope you're recovering quickly and getting some sleep at least! The first couple of weeks were the worst for me!

Katie said...

Congrats! I can't get over all his hair. Our kids won't have hair till there 3! Coop looks like one happy big brother.

mandy said...

Congrats. Look at all that hair I am so jealous mine were never born with hair like that. I am glad to see that things went well. Cooper has gotten so big., What a proud big brother. How fun.

Trent and Tiff said...

Congratulations!! He's adorable - look at that hair! I can't wait to meet him in person - I'm jealous that Trent's already seen him and held him!!

rigbyspot said...

Oh so sweet! Congrats!

Court and Brade said...

One of the most gorgeous newborns I have ever seen.. No joke ... You guys make BEAUTIFUL babies. I'm so glad it went well... and FAST!!!

Kami said...

He is so cute! I am glad everything went well. If you need anything let me know.

DJ and Kristin said...

SO cute!! Look at all that hair holy cow!! What a doll. I think he might look like his mama!! Congrats enjoy!! Your labor story scares the crap out of me, I am afraid of something like that happening, but really there is only one way to get them out!! GO ASHLEY!!

Brandon and Lesli said...

Ash - he is so sweet! Oh i just love him, what a cute picture of Cooper - and can I just say how wonderful you look for just having had a baby! Good work sister:)

Melissa Nelson said...

Congratulations again! I am so happy for you and Brad. You have two DARLING little boys. I can't wait until they can start playing together! He really is SO stinkin' cute! And, I LOVE that picture off Coop...so classic!

kristen said...

He is so, so precious! I absolutely love his hair! I too am so jealous of babies with lots of hair. Cooper will be an amazing big brother. You all look so happy and you look amazing for jusst having a baby. Congratulations!

Melissa allred said...

COngrats!!! He is so dang cute!!! Isnt it wonderful to not be pregnant!!! Just now no sleep!!

Paul & Ash said...

He is so cute! He looks just like Cooper! I am glad that everything ended great even though it was heck for a bit getting there!! Congratulations!!!!!!!

Rebecca said...

Congrats Ashley and fam!! He is so cute!!!
Rebecca Campbell