Carter's Birth

Carter Allan Redford (McDowall at his birth)

Born at 9:07 am weighing 6'15 on August 27th, 2009

So ... I decided since I started our blog so late I will try and catch the blog up with the exciting parts of our life. So the first blessing our family received was Carter. I never imagined having a child before I was married however I am more thankful every day that I had him. He is so lucky to have Jon as a father and role model and I am thankful to have him as my little baby boy.

Carter's birth was easy however he was extremely late so it made it tough. I remember calling my dad when I was 7 days overdue crying and crying telling him I was so upset I just wanted Carter to be here and I was tired of being pregnant. My dad responded by saying, "Traci, he will come out when he's ready, until then just enjoy life with out a child." In hindsite he was so right. I never imagined how challenging having a child would be, especially on my own. I remember thinking it's going to be so easy all I have to do is play with a baby all day. It wasn't that easy, to be honest I am not sure how I did it alone at first however I did and I was blessed with a beautiful little boy.

So when Carter was born I so badly wanted my family there however it happened so fast so no one was able to get there in time but my dad was there first thing the next morning and my mother came up a few days after that. Melissa had taken a week off work to spend with me when I was due however no baby so we just got to spend lots of time together, it was nice.

Carter after his first bath at three days old. He was born with so much beautiful hair I loved it!