Sunday, December 4, 2011

Welcome Tilley-Gray




Tilley-Gray Gwyneth Cheek, the second love of my life, arrived in fantastic style Thursday, December 1, at 5:00 pm.  She was 8 pounds and 21.75 inches beautiful.  Lindsey did an amazing job and she is such a wonderful mom.  

This is Grayson, better known here as "The Husband."  Lindsey asked that I please update all of you because she wants to share this special moment in our lives.  I have tried to wrap my head around how to tell the greatest story of our lives.  I have decided to give you what I can and Lindsey will fill in the rest.  Here goes:

Serendipitous is the only word I can find to describe the unfolding of this beautiful story.  To start, Lindsey was scheduled to be induced Thursday morning.  We were to call the hospital at 5:00 am to see if a bed was available, but Lindsey went into natural labor at 3:30 am.   Her water broke at home just an hour later, which  was so important to Lindsey, as she wanted to give birth as naturally as possible (with the absolute exception that she accept the gift of an epidural).   Today was meant to be the day.  

I gathered our bags, numerous as they were, and helped Lindsey to the car to travel the 1.8 miles to the hospital.  We were having our baby TODAY.  This is where things got even better.  In our delivery room we were introduced to our nurse named, and get this, Fifi.  No, kidding!  So here we are with two Fifis in the room, and they both instantly had a calm sense of purpose about them.  

Lindsey labored until about 3:40 pm when Fifi told her that it was time to start pushing - we were about to have our beautiful baby girl.  This prompted Lindsey to tell Fifi that she needed 15 minutes to hot roll her hair and do her makeup.   Lindsey would not have Tilley-Gray arrive to anything other than her mother at her absolute best.  She is the most beautiful mother there ever was (this shot was taken seconds after we became a family). 
Lindsey pushed for one hour and our little girl arrived with the prettiest, fullest head of brown hair.  She is going to give her father so many happy days and a ton of gray hair. 

The photos in this post were taken by Millie Holloman.  Up until Thursday, Lindsey and I were fortunate enough to call Millie a close friend.  Now, she is simply part of our family.  Millie, who is in my opinion the world's best photographer, was the only other person in the room with us.  She, in addition to capturing the special moments you see here, was also helping Lindsey count through her contractions.  After Tilley-Gray's arrival, I saw her with camera in one hand and bulb syringe in the other.  She was wonderful.  

Today we are a happy family of Three.  There are so many more details that I want to share, but Lindsey is excited about coming back.  I will save the rest for her.  In the meantime, here is one more picture of one proud father who just fell in love all over again.  

30 comments:

  1. How incredibly beautiful is that??!! I am so glad that things worked out the way you planned and that Tilley-Gray is happy and healthy. Thanks for the recap Grayson and congratulations!

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  2. Beautifully put by a proud new daddy! Congrats to both of you!

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  3. it is so wonderful to read birthing stories. Congratulations :) she's a beauty.

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  4. Tilley-Gray is perfect! Congratulations to the cutest little family ;) Your world will be waaaay more amazing than before--hold on tight because she will grow so fast!

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  5. I have been a silent reader for a little while now but how can I NOT comment on this?? This is the most beautiful story and I love that it was written by her proud papa! You guys are going to make amazing parents and I can't wait to read about all that is to come!

    Cheers to you!
    Melissa

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  6. How adorable! I have been a follower but was never able to comment due to the fact that I am "special" when it comes to computers, but I just wanted you to know that I love your blog and am so happy for your little addition! Congratulations and welcome to the best club in the world!

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  7. Congratulations! Tilley-Gray is beautiful! Enjoy every minute! (Amazing photos as well, thanks for sharing!)

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  8. Congrats again, what a beautiful family! Tilley-Gray is precious. Enjoy your little blessing!!

    xoxo,
    Nicole

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  9. Yayayayyy!! Great post!! So happy for all of you and I still cannot get over that your nurse was named Fifi. Perfect day in every way!

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  10. Congrats!! And a big welcome to Tilley-Gray!! Adorable!!!

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  11. Yay!!! I love that this came from the dad! So sweet!!! The family pictures are beautiful!

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  12. Congrats! That was perfectly written and she looks like a perfect baby girl!

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  13. Wow - this is seriously beautiful. You are so blessed to have such a loving daddy and a beautiful little girl. Can't wait to hear more.

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  14. Gray, that was absolutely beautiful! You should start your own blog for daddies!

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  15. Lindsey, she is a doll. Congratulations to a precious family. May you enjoy every second with your angel. oxo

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  16. OMG! Tearing up here! What a gorgeous family! Huge Congrats!

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  17. This is such a lovely post! You can just feel the love and joy that is present in your lives.

    What a happy happy post! Congratulations! Savor and enjoy every precious moment.

    Cheers!

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  18. What a beautiful story! Thank you for sharing, she is a beauty!

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  19. Congratulations! Welcome to the world Tille-Gray! What a beautiful blessing! Wow...Millie is a rad photographer too:)

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  20. What a beautiful welcome to the world!!! Such a sweet post by your husband!

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  21. So exciting! You will both make great parents!

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  22. I just showed my boyfriend Tilly-Grays' picture and said, "how could you just not want to eat her alive"!!!! She is a doll.
    A wise woman once told me, "you'll never understand the love of a mother until you are one"!!! I know you know what I mean now.
    I can't wait to meet her in person. She is an Angel!!! You did good my love!!!

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  23. Tilley - Gray is beautiful ( just like her mommy) . I have enjoyed this blog journey so much. Thank you for sharing your very chic life. Tilley-Gray is so blessed to have such amazing parents.

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  24. CONGRATULATIONS! Tilley-Gray is just perfect! Thanks for sharing your journey with all of us:)

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  25. Congratulations!!! Hope you're enjoying every second as a new family unit of three. ;)

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  26. Congratulations to you both- she is absolutely beautiful!
    www.saysskippy.blogspot.com

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  27. She is complete perfection! Congratulations :)

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  28. Congratulations! Your family pictures are inspiring. You have a beautiful family!

    jeavon @ Home Designer

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  29. She is absolutely beautiful Lindsey....the pictures are amazing!!!

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