Hello World


Grant William, born at 9:06pm on June 30. 7lbs, 12.3oz and 19in long. 

We arrived at the hospital at 8:45pm, after I labored at home all day. We maybe waited a little long to come in, but it worked out fine. His birth was unmedicated, because of the timing, but I would have taken literally any drug they offered (they did not offer).

He was also born in caul – his bag of waters wasn’t ruptured – which is pretty special. 

He did perfectly on the apgar, and took to breastfeeding like a pro.

As with the twins, I had no tearing and needed no stitches (the moms out there know what I’m talking about), which is a very nice bonus. 

He is very musical, with lots of whistles and chirps already. 

Bob did an amazing job supporting me, even as I screamed in the wheelchair through the entire hospital and tried to squeeze his hand off. 

We are great, and we are complete. I am looking forward to the twins meeting Grant in the morning!

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22 responses to “Hello World”

  1. Jenny Zhu Avatar
    Jenny Zhu

    ❤️

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  2. Chris Finke Avatar

    Born in the caul! What magical powers will he have??

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  3. Jeremy Avatar

    Glad to hear everything went well for everyone.

    Welcome Grant! ♥ 👶

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  4. Jenia Avatar

    Welcome Grant! Well done, Supermom!!!

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    1. Zandy Ring Avatar

      Thanks! It was SO hard!

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  5. Sheri Avatar

    Awesome! Does this mean he was sightly early and ever so happy? What a good start.

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    1. Zandy Ring Avatar

      Not really early at all, but definitely happy!

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  6. Sandy McFadden Avatar

    Congrats Zandy! Grant looks adorable. I’m very glad to hear everything went well.

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  7. Richard A. Avatar

    He’s so cute, and smiling already! Congrats to you and Bob, and to the new big brother & big sister!

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  8. Cátia Kitahara Avatar

    Welcome, my little friend! 🙂

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  9. Bryan Villarin Avatar

    Squee! Hello! 🐻

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  10. blowery Avatar

    Congrats! He’s super cute.

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    1. Zandy Ring Avatar

      Thanks! I sure think so!

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  11. Chrissie Avatar
    Chrissie

    Welcome, little Grant! And congrats to all you Rings! Beautiful family!

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  12. Julie Frolish Avatar
    Julie Frolish

    Welcome Grant! Love to all the Rings! xoxo

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  13. Ruth Rawls Avatar

    Welcome to the blog!

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