Sunday, February 15, 2009

What a weekend!!!

This has been the craziest roller coaster I have ever been on. Magic Mountain has some good ones, and Busch Gardens was cool too, but man! If you could capture this moment and let others experience it, you'd top em all.


It took 9 months of build up and suspense, worry and anxiety. Preparation, projects, showers, and appointments, but it was all worth doing over in a heartbeat. That's just what we got out of it. Another heartbeat and precious addition to our little family.






I never understood why people cannot explain why they felt what they did, or what the whole ordeal was like? I know why now... Its unexplainable. That's the bottom line. How can one person have every emotion hit them in the span of just a couple of seconds. Fear, elation, sadness, happiness, anxious, and spiritual.









I'll do my best. It is scary... Your watching the love of your life go through this messy and painful, complicated and foreign happening. Its bloody scary. Literally (ewww). It is so exciting though. I was on a huge adrenaline high. There is a lot going on and its hard not to get a little amped up for it all! With that came the sadness. Momma's in pain, she was new to all of this, its crazy. Then you see your little guy for the 1st time. He looks rough. That was an ordeal getting outta there. Sure it was a little cramped, but man was it nice and warm and safe. No worries in Mom's tummy; he's protected and fed. Its scary to see him get all roughed up and sucked out. I don't like to think of myself as a big boob or anything, but I was overcome with emotion when I saw him at that moment. As weird and frankly gross as they look, its a beautiful thing to behold. Its when I was able to hold him in my arms for that first time though when it hit me hardest. So hard I got choked up and ALMOST, almost leaked. Being a manly man of my stature, I had to keep it together (plus how could I responsibly take suitable pictures in that blurry eyed state?).







Anyway, its been a wild ride. Tiring in all aspects, but just as fulfilling. I am more grateful for my own parents now too. The time Tami and I have been able to spend together for these last few years has been great and I don't regret for a second waiting, but we have made the plunge into parenthood. I am planning on hitting the ground running, and I am not going to stop til my legs fall off! Time for Ollie and me to have some bonding time and catch the NBA All-star game! Peace out!



11 comments:

Stacey said...

Ry, I love you more than you will ever know and am so pround to be your sister in law. Thanks for loving my Little Louga and baby Ollie so much

Stace

ShaLynn said...

Ry~
This post is so precious. I am exited to see what is in store for your sweet family. Love you guys...ps ollie is so cute

Ashley and Ryan said...

You guys he is sooo cute! You guys are going to be GREAT parents! Oliver is one lucky boy!!! And Ryan, it was really touching to get to hear a fathers point of view! Take care of that wife of yours, and that sweet lil baby! And if you guys need anything at all dont hesitate to call!

dillon and kim said...

Ry,

Dillon stays, "nice work!" That was seriously one of the sweetest stories I've ever read. We are so happy for you guys and will get a girlfriend for Ollie here quick!!!

Jill said...

Great post Ry! You guys are great! What an awesome family!

Loni said...

Congrats Guys!!! I am so happy for you and your little addition! He is adorable.

Christian and Mindie said...

Ryan and Tami!!!

EEEeeekkkkkkkk! I can't believe Baby Ollie is here. I love him so much already...he's a cutie with all that blonde hair. Tami I miss you so much and wish you guys the best of luck....get lots of sleep whenever you can. Way to huss guys!

Love,
Mindie

Ashley said...

Congrats you guys! Ryan, I can't believe you're a dad!

-Ashley (AKA Red)

Lisa said...

Hey Tami and Ry-

It's Stacey's friend Lisa- I talked to her today and she told me to take a look at your blog. Oh, Ollie is such a cute little buddy!! His cry is adorable! I hope you are doing well and adjusting and congrats!!

christina said...

congratulations!!!!! your baby is SO cute!!!!!

Cody and Heather Olsen said...

Tami your baby is so beautiful!!!motherhood is the best thing in the whole world! they grow so fast it is amazing! hope all is well