Baby Hugh. Newborn
Those baby toes! SWOON!
Mommy and Daddy are members of the Shamrock Club. Hugh is sure to be a BIG HIT there!
Wearing Daddy’s Irish hat!
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Tell us about that first moment when you saw your baby.
I had a c section so they immediately took him to the warming table to make sure his lungs were clear. The first good look I got of him was when they held him up so Rolla could get a picture of him next to the weight. I was just so relieved he was normal. I was on medication at the beginning and didn’t realise I was pregnant until I was almost through the first trimester. Relief is not a strong enough word!
What was your baby’s birth weight and length?
Hugh was 10lbs 5 oz. and 21 inches long. I gave birth to a toddler. They had to rock him to get him out of the incision.
Is there a story behind your baby’s name?
Not really. It’s an old family name from Rolla’s side. His middle name, William, is after my mother’s father. I never got to meet him, he passed away before I was born, but we shared a birthday. Rolla really believes in the idea of name sakes, it was fun listening to all the old stories of my grandfather while we were picking the name. Rolla decided we could do much worse than an ornery hillbilly from WV for a middle name.
Give us the scoop. What has surprised you the most about parenthood? Are there any funny stories or firsts that you’d like to share?Mommy: I was really worried about having a connection from the beginning with him. I’ve never been terribly maternal, but he’s just so damn precious I can’t help myself.
Daddy: He is a champion eater. He latched about 13 minutes after being born and hasn’t stopped since. Mom and I got a really good laugh about how excited he is over getting a boob. He goes after it with gusto!!
What did you like best about your experience with Crystal Jo?
I love Crystal Jo. I’m so glad Rolla got the package he did. She was wonderful with Hugh and I always enjoy our visits.
And here are Rolla and Molly’s lovely snow maternity photos…
I adore you guys SO MUCH! XO!
Tell us something fun or unique about your relationship.
How did you find out you were expecting?
What’s your favorite thing about being pregnant? Least favorite?
Did you find out your baby’s gender?Yes, we are having a baby Hugh William. Hugh is a family name from Rolla’s Scottish side of the family and William is after my mother’s father who passed away before I was born. He was a wily, ornery hillbilly from WV, we also share a birthday. Rolla is a huge believer in namesakes and that the name carries traits of that person. Over Thanksgiving he got to hear some stories about William and fully approved.Is there a nursery or shower theme you’d like to share?
It’s a little different but the nursery is going to be done in Calvin and Hobbes. My brother and I LOVED the comic series when we were younger. I love the creativity and the kind of sarcastic and ironic undertones of the humor. My brother managed to find a “Hobbes” for Hugh. There is also an underlying tone of loving nature and the very obvious theme of being adventurous and fearless, things I hope our little boy will embrace.A baby is coming! What are you looking forward to the most?
That he will stop trying to crawl under my ribs.
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Crystal Jo
Crystal Jo is an Ohio-based wedding and lifestyle photographer, dreamer, believer and lover of life.