Sunday, June 22, 2008

... and then there were three

Patrick Rockwell Eaton Taplin was born at 12.15pm on June 22nd 2008. He weighs 6 pounds 3 ounces, or 2.8kg. He had his umbilical cord wrapped around his neck twice and came out a little stunned but is now having his first feed with mommy with his eyes wide open and a nice strong suck.

Heather endured a 26 hour labor incredibly well and is very tired, but otherwise well.

9 comments:

Unknown said...

Congratulations and well done Heather and Craig

We welcome Patrick Rockwell Eaton Taplin into our family.

Lots of love
Grandma and Grandpa.

Ruth said...

Congratulations on the birth of your son. Well done guys, and welcome to the wonderful world of parenthood! Now the easy bit's over, we wish you a settled baby, bountiful milk supply and all the luck in the world.
With love and best wishes to all the family,
Ruth, Lloyd, Duncan and Lucas

Unknown said...

CONGRATULATIONS! How excellent... I'm an uncle!

Unknown said...

Congratulations and best wishes for the next stages of this great adventure - to all three of you!

So good, also, that Patrick's third name does not start with the letter 'A'.

Henry Kilham

Mark and Danielle said...

Congrats to all - Craig on being a new Father, the Family on the new addition, Patrick on being born to such special people - but especially Heather for a successful pregnancy and birth!!

Anything you need we'll be here

Unknown said...

Congratulations to the three of you! I know that you both will embrace the challenge and excitement of parenthood. Enjoy every precious moment now, as they grow up very quickly. Remember that I still have your baby-rocker, so anytime you need it, I'll jump on the next flight and hand deliver it.

Lots of love
Andrew, Geraldine, Joshua and Noah

Psychlist said...

Congratulations!!!!! Glad to hear everyone's doing well! What a wonderful blessing, may you have many sleepless nights ahead! :) Soren's got a friend to play with!

Toni K. said...

Let's see some pics of the little man! (After you get some sleep...) We're so excited for you!

Brook & Lucinda said...

Welcome to the world little Patrick. With parents like yours you are sure to live a life of wonderful adventure. Love and blessings to all three of you.

With much excitement,
Brook, Lucinda & Rory