Color of Ian's Eyes

Hmmm. After much debate over the little man's 7 months of life, We still don't really know. Sometimes they are green, sometimes hazel, sometimes grey. You be the judge!

Ian's Baby Dedication

Ian was dedicated at Hillside Christian Church this Sunday. There were probably 25 or so new babies at the service that we went to, at least double the number that were there at Landry's dedication. It is mostly a ceremony for the parents, our promise to raise our children with Godly principals, with a love of Jesus Christ and an open request for prayer from the congregation. I personally thought is was very well done and we got a little plaque and the end of it the says "Ian, Precious Gift of God Dedicated this 4th day of May, 2008"" It quotes James 1:7, "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights."

The family:

Momma and Ian:
The Kids:

Ian rolled over

Ian is starting to roll over, which is kinds cool. Here is some new pics of him.

Christmas Pageant "The Journey"

Jason and Ian were both in the Christmas pageant this year. It was a revamped version that folks could walk through and experience the journey of Christ. Jason was a Roman soldier and had a great time playing the part even though it was outside in the freezing cold. Ian was Baby Jesus in the birth scene.

Ian at 2 weeks

Here are some new pics of Ian

2007-10 (Oct)

Ian Gregory Herrick Arrives

Ian Gregory Herrick was born at 1:35 am on 9/25/07. He weighed 5 lbs 14 oz and was 19 1/4 inches long. "Ian" is just a name that Shannon and I both liked and "Gregory" is from Shannon's grandfather. Ian is a very Scottish/English - so I everytime I say it feel like I am inviting him over for "bangers and mash" or to grab a pint.

Shannon went into labor at about noon on Monday. She called me at work at 2:30 and said that the contractions were five minute a part and intense. She went and took a shower and tried to relax but by 3:30 she called me back and said "This is it!" We showed up at the hospital at about 4:00 and were put on a monitor. We stayed on the monitor for the next 2 1/2 hours (contractions still about 5-8). But she still wasn't progressing (still dilated 2.5 cm). Shannon looked like she was about to cry. The doc gave us the option of going ahead in checking in or going home. We decided to check in and get some pain meds. GOOD THING! As soon as we were settled into a room, things started to move a lot faster . . . contractions were quicker and more intense. They checked her around 9:30 and she was dilated to a 4.5. Shannon screamed "Get me an EPIDURAL STAT!" Two hours later (seriously) the anesthesiologist showed up and gave it to her. She was crawling up the walls by this point. But as soon as the epidural hit it was go time. She went from a 6 to a 10 over the next hour and the doc was setting up shop by about 12:45. She pushed literally on three contractions (three times it) and Ian was here!.

We got almost no sleep that night. After delivery, they assessed and weighed him in the room. Shannon got taken care of by the doc and we got to enjoy some time with Ian in the room. But it was almost 4 before everyone was out. An hour and half later it was up for the day. Ugh.

Landry is getting used to the idea. She brought flowers for Mommy and Ian to the hospital. As she was clutching her Little Mermaid figurine her first words about the baby were, "The Mermaid is mine, the baby can not have it." Well how that we have set the ground rules. She eventually warmed up a little bit to the little man and gave him a kiss when she left. This should be interesting.

We are so excited that Ian is here. We are so blessed! Here are some more pics for those interested:

2007-09 (Sept) Ian Birthday

A little scare

Tuesday was a little scary. Shannon called me about 2:30 pm and had not felt the baby move all day. She had tried all the normal things (eating, drinking a coke, lying on her side) be he seemed to be unresponsive. She was very upset so we dropped everything and headed to the doctors office.

We spent 2 hours on the monitor checking for heartbeat and movement. The heartbeat was normal speed but not variable? He was also still not responsive. The doc called this "not ominous, but not reassuring." What!!?!? They gave us another sonogram to check things out and everything looked good. However, the doc had us check in the hospital to monitor the baby for a few hours straight and make sure. After an hour or so, and dinner in the hospital, Ian started moving around a little bit. Everyone felt good enough to let us go home that evening. Thanks goodness everything was ok! By the next day all was normal (lots of movement).

Shannon had her normal OB appointment this morning and is already dilated 1 cm. She is having some contractions maybe 1 or 2 per hour. Guess I better get busy prepping the baby stuff!

Ian Gregory at 30 weeks

We went and had a 4D Sonogram done at the OB office. It was fun to see what Ian is going to look like. We think that he probably looks more like Shannon. He definitely doesn't have the cheeks that Landry has (or Daddy)!

Ian Gregory 4D 30 weeks