Bronxton meets his new family! (1st Year Highlights)

BROTHERS:

Their bond came from the very start

For 4th of July week, Bronxton's meets his Utah family for the first time:

Cousin Lyla, Aunt Krystal, Uncle Alec, Cousin AJ, Grandpa Kirt, Aunt Megan, Grandma Karen

 

Bridger had a fun time with the cousins even if he did get an owie...

And before they left they all got to be there for my baby blessing, a special day:

Dad loves when it's just the boys:

It was such a fun filled summer when my friend Elyse Peterson (Ms. Bliss) came to visit!

While it was a year of 1st's for baby Bronxton, Bridger also had his first boat ride on The Lake in Central Park (even Mom & Dad haven't done that!)

And Bridger got his 1st head injury/staples at the urgent care after running into a play structure at the Pier 12 playground. Luckily, it all felt better with some ice cream.

Another 1st: fishing, this one not as traumatic.

And then back to Bronxton's 1st vacation: Sisters Trip with mom to South Padre Island, Texas

He loved meeting his aunties: Aunt Sharon and Aunt Lynette

Aunt Sherlene

Aunt Diann

and Aunt Brenda (middle):

Then came the fall, and I start growing out of my clothes quickly:

 I practice my tiger skills just in time for my 1st Halloween!

And I learn the joy of mesmerizing everyone with my big beautiful blue eyes...

 And we finished off the year with a Christmas visit to Utah; there I met Grandpa and Grandma Clegg

And got to wear cousin Christmas Jammies at Grandma Karens' house

Dad's family on Christmas Day

Bronxton 0-12 months & 1st Birthday

 Just Born:

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12 Months & Birthday:

 All you did was pick the cheerios off the cake, and then you were done!

Family Love/Announcement May 2014

 Welcome Bronxton Mac Day to our family. You make an incredible son and little brother. We LOVE you more than trains can say!

Baby Bronxton is Born April 25, 2014

 We're a family!

 Welcome Bronxton Mac Day, 8 lb 10 oz, 1:19pm April 25, 2014

 You were so loved from the very start!

The day before you were born was our last prenatal visit of the pregnancy. I was 4 days past the due date and they said if I did not go into labor naturally in the next 2-3 days I would have to be induced. I was determined not to let that happen, but at the same time you seemed to be in no rush to enter the world. That night we went to sit on the new benches at time square and I remember watching 3 yr old Bridger run around, and thinking, how am I going to do two?

That night at midnight I felt the beginning of mild contractions. I did not time them but I could tell they were coming consistently so I did my best to get some sleep knowing you would be here soon. By about 5:30am I couldn't try and sleep anymore, contractions were growing and getting intense. I showered and let Dad and midwife know it was time. We were able to wait until 7am to drop of Bridger at a friends house, and hop on the subway down to Roosevelt Hospital (59th between 10th and 11th ave). AND YES, we took the subway, your mom doesn't need any pampering even when giving birth. On the way to the hospital we ran into our midwife who remarked that if I was walking around I must not be ready to birth. I assured her I was ready and contractions were getting crazy.

We entered the hospital and although we chose it due to its birthing center, we were told there was not sufficient staff. So after about an hour or so in triage where contractions became unbearable I was happy to go to any room. As soon as we moved rooms I asked for an epidural, things were getting so crazy. The epidural was hard to get in because my contractions were so fast and intense. But I needed to feel some relief and rest so I could push. And after the epidural kicked in I relaxed for a moment and had the newfound strength to push you out. At that point my water had not broken, and I did not want my midwife to break it. I wanted everything to happen as naturally as possible. While pushing I felt such an incredible pressure to push. As I bore down,....FINALLY, at long last, the amniotic sac burst and the fluid shot out of me at such an intense pressure it hit my midwife in her glasses and the wall across from me. Our midwife mentioned that in all 967 births she had never had anything like that. You are special.

As I pushed again it seemed you were a little stuck and so a quick cut and you slid out. You were a big baby at 8 lbs 10 oz, much bigger than Bridger at 6 lbs 4oz, so I was relieved that I chose the epidural for a much larger entrance.

As soon as you exited you looked a little purple so they suctioned you out quickly and got a nice cough out of you. Then I got to hold you, and you were. in. one. word.

PERFECT!!!

Everything from you head to your toes was utter perfection. and I loved every moment getting to meet you on the outside.

Bridger loved you from the start!

 

Time to leave the hospital!

We all loved holding you, and beholding you...

 Instant love...

Big yawn for a little guy.

You were much bigger than Bridger so many of his little outfits never fit you, but I was able to get a few on you the first week!