Here's our boy!

Stryder T. Murphy was born on July 12th, 2008. Our little family is more complete and our hearts are fuller, a whopping 9 pounds and 14 ounces fuller! We labored with him for about a day and a half (half the labor of Ava's), and greeted him into our arms at 10:39 pm. He was born posterior (sunny-side up), in the water with no complications. We were able to see his sweet little face as he was coming out! We were only at the Birthing Center for 2 hours before he was born. He pretty much screamed like this the second he came out until we left for home 5 hours later. I was so pleased that Shawn was at my side for every minute and was pretty much my doula. He kept me very focused and relaxed resulting in a stress-free and virtually pain-free labor. My sister Kendra was there to act as my doula, but was left without someone to watch her little Sky-boy. She was still able to be a very loving and welcome support and also our photographer. All the thanks in the world to Gramma Jo for watching our little Ava during the labor and while we were away. An all around perfect and sweet experience.