Dallin Joseph Walker

He is here!!! We are so excited that Dallin has finally joined our family. He was born yesterday, January 17th. Jen and I went into the hospital at about 7:30 in the morning and he was born about 2:30 in the afternoon. Jen had a difficult time as her epidural only took on her right side (which has been a trend for her) and she was basically feeling everything on that side as she progressed from a "4" to an "8+" in the span of about 15 minutes. All I can say is that I find my wife to be amazing, and a little scary (which I like). She was so tough, ("... she may be skinny, but she's strong. Her second baby come out sideways and she didn't scream or nothing..."). To try to alleviate Jen's pain, the nurses gave her some more medicine shortly before delivery which had the dual effect of making her feel sick and "out of it." It was several hours after delivery before she started to feel better.

Today, Jen and Dallin are both doing well. He has been sleepy for most of the day, but he has had a few bright-eyed moments that we have really enjoyed. At birth he was 7 lbs 12 oz and 20.5 inches long. Not too shabby! He looks like a long lean basketball player. He has lots of curly black hair that his big sisters are anxious to style for him. Jen and I think that he has a future in Republican presidential politics because he is puffy and twitchy like John McCain and throws temper tantrums like Ron Paul when he doesn't get his way.



Most fun of all has been watching Emmy react to her new little brother. She is very excited to have a baby to play with. (She has not yet figured out that her days as the center of attention are over) She is so sweet to him, though she has a difficult time containing her enthusiasm and often ends up squealing loudly in his ear or jabbing at his soft spot. I think it is good for him. Without older brothers, Emily is our best resource for toughening this kid up for pee-wee football.


Overall, everyone is doing well. We are so excited to add some testosterone to the family, and we feel very blessed that Jen and Dallin are both in good condition. Another entry to the long list of things for which we are thankful.