Ruddick Family Records

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Tate's Birth Party

This photo was taken right before Tate was born. I have felt so thankful to have my mom and sisters there for each of my sons' births.

It was also so special to me to have my dear friend, Kelly, and my wonderful sister-in-law, Amy, there! Amy was the photographer and took the majority of these pictures. Thank you so much, Amy, for capturing so many sweet moments!

After Tate was born the rest of our local family came to meet him. We felt honored to have so many people there to share in our joy!

Such a sweet Grandfather/Father/Son moment!

Papa holding his eighth grandchild (7th grandson!)

Grandpa holding grandbaby #9!

Grammie's turn to hold sweet Tate

Cuddling with Memaw

A picture with our photographer (:

Cousin Finley was so excited to meet baby Tate (:

My amazing & supportive friend, Kelly

Aunt Becca and cousins Tyler, Sadie, & Cohen were all so overjoyed to finally get to meet & hold Tate!

Tate being admired by his Papa and big brother (:

Aunt Amy

Such a proud Papa!

Josh is wearing the "It's a Boy" tie that his dad and grandpa each wore the day their sons were born. (: What a special honor!

What a lucky daddy (:

The Henry Family

Uncle Kenton

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Introducing...

Tate Gordon Ruddick

born on Friday, November 12th, 2010

at 5:45 pm

6 lbs 6 oz and 18.5 inches long

Josh and I went to the hospital early in the morning to be induced (a week before my due date), because my amniotic fluid had been low and Tate's growth was slowing down. I was nervous about being induced, but excited to know that we would be meeting our baby boy later that day! The induction started out very slowly and I wasn't in active labor until around 1:30 pm when my doctor broke my water. From that point on my contractions (& back labor...) came fast and furious. It was very intense and emotional, and got to the point of me deciding on intrathecal anesthesia just before 5:00 pm. In less than an hour my body was ready to deliver, and after just a minute or two of "pushing" our sweet Tate was born--right into Daddy's arms! My doctor was there for the delivery, and after Tate's head was out she let Josh "catch" him and hand him to me. It was such an incredible experience!

We are so thankful for this amazing gift from God!

I couldn't have gotten through the labor & delivery without my amazing husband!

Ronan and Griffin got to the hospital shortly after Tate was born and they were SO VERY excited to finally get to hold him!

Ronan was so relieved when Tate was born! He had been so nervous about mommy going to the hospital and having to be in pain. It was so nice to see him relax as he held his littlest brother. (: