Writen by Chris at 3:30 a.m.:
In keeping with our family tradition of bringing boys into the world very early on sabbath mornings, Neil Christian was born at 1:25 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. He's 6 pounds, 6 ounces and is 19.5 inches long. He's got a lot of dark hair - much darker than his older brothers - and resembles his Grandpa Gary very much.
While I was at Priesthood Session with Jake and Greg, Elise and Kim went for a walk and began counting regular and very close contractions at 7:30 p.m. After returning home for some brownies and ice cream, I took Elise to the hospital at 8:30 p.m. and in 5 short hours, Neil had arrived.
Elise was so amazing. She elected not to have an epidural and pulled off her third childbirth like a true champ. Anyone reading this who doesn't know how amazing she truly is must be made aware of that fact. I'm so proud of her.
As with Thomas and Gordon, when Neil came out - it happened very fast and our doctor had no time to fully dress for the procedure, instead catching Neil bare-handed - I had the strongest impression that this was not my child ... that I am not so much his father as I am his steward for a short while here in mortality. That our heavenly father has seen fit to bless and trust Elise and I with three of his precious sons is both a sobering thought and a thrilling honor.
I want to thank Dr. Horsley, Angela and Angela for such an amazing job. They were all so sweet and caring of Elise and Neil. They were by far the best crew we've had yet.
Elise will post a lot more when she gets home - with tons of pics and a video or two. I sleep now.
23 comments:
I'm so lucky to be the first to blogratulate! Congratulations! I love Conference babies, I've got a spring (Dalt) and a fall (Jennie). Love to my little Neil, and speedy recovery!
What a cute little guy! I can't wait to hear more about him. Way to go Elise, you were born to be a mom! And I'm sure Chris was a really good support in the room!
Good Grief!!! He was ready to enter the world running. I can't believe you already had him. Congrats to you all. Hope you are feeling okay and can't wait to see more pictures. Ahhhh...I want to come smell him now! :)
Yay! So glad he's here safe and sound. Love the name too. Big congrats.
Hurrah! What a sweet little boy! I think you Hansens are just great--doing everything the right way. Can't wait to see sweet little Neil in person!
Get lots of rest, Elise!
Congratulations you guys! Glad everything went well. He's a cute little guy!
Welcome, Neil! You will love your family. I'm glad to know you came into the world hard and fast just like your old man. I can't wait to get your handprints on my wall!!
Congratulations! I'm just bummed you went to the hospital so early! We wanted to come hang with Tom and Gord! Can't wait to see this little guy.
YAY! He's beautiful (and that dark hair...). Congratualations Chris and Elise, I wish I could be there to come see the little guy.
Congrats! You make me laugh-you totally knew he would come this weekend. So cute-and his hair is so dark-I was hoping for a red head like Brody! Oh well-maybe your grandkids will get it! :) So when can Mandy and I come and see him/you? Hope all is well-we'll miss you at work.
Wow! No epidural?! I'm beyond impressed! Congrats! I have a soft spot for little boys:) Enjoy that gift from heaven.
YAHOO!!!!!!!!!!!! how completely amazing, and i am so glad for your family. i can't WAIT to see more photos. CONGRATS!
Congrats! Wow- no epidural? That's amazing! I guess there were quite a few of us that were way wrong on our "guess the date", huh? He's adorable and I wish you a speedy recovery.
welcome little neil! so adorable. elise, you totally called it by having him today. and i am BEYOND proud that you had no epidural. wish i was that brave! so glad i got to meet the little guy in person. LUCKY ME!
Congrats you guys! I'm really happy for you. He's beautiful!
I just had lunch with your mom on Friday and she said any day now...boy was she right! Congrats Elise and BTW, any hubby who sub-blogs is a keeper!
Congratulations Elise and Chris! So cute! Looking forward to seeing more pics. Hugs!!
Congrats! Today is my brother Sam's b-day! 3 weeks early! That is so cool and props to you for no epidural! You are a champ!
We love you already, McNeilus, and we can't wait to meet you! Way to go, Elise! And congratulations to all of you! XOXOXOXOXOXOXOX!
I looked at this post right after Chris called and now realized that I forgot to leave a comment. I am so amazed by you Elise- No epidural. You are my hero! You are right, he totally resembles Gary and he is very cute. I can't wait to meet little Neil this December.
Congrats!! There are few things in life as incredible as adding a sweet spirit to your family!
Ohh he is adorable!!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!!! I cant believe all that hair!!!!
Congrats on the new baby. I love what Chris wrote about you and your new baby. he sounds like a really special husband. Your the trooper, no epidural...you go girl!!
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