I really thought it was a girl, just like I really thought Aidan was a girl. And he has red hair. It was like deja vu, only wetter and faster. But not all that fast. It started at 1:30 in the morning. I slept in a rocking chair between contractions until about noon. As soon as I got out of the chair they were three minutes apart and we called the midwives. He was born at 7:12 pm. Aidan spent the day with our friends and came home around 9pm.
Our girl's name was Signe, which we both liked a lot. It was Steve's great-grandmother's name. We never could agree on a boy's name. Steve has an Uncle Will who we are both very fond of. He's been helping Steve with the renovations at his mom's house. He has webbed toes. His birthday was yesterday and he's been saying all along that if it's a boy and it's born on the 24th, and he has webbed toes, you'll have to name him Will. Well, our boy isn't webbed, but the coincidence of the rest is too much, so Will it is. John was Steve's father's name. I'm having a little trouble accepting that my child could have such a common name, but Steve has been giddily calling him "Willie boy" so what can I do? We haven't applied for the birth certificate yet, but I'm pretty sure it's decided.
I'm typing lying on my side with one hand. I'll write more when I can sit properly.
Comments
ooo! eep! congratulations. he looks so peaceful. aww. you could call him wills, like the prince. or liam. anyway. :) yay :)
Awww, he's adorable! Have a lovely babymoon!
Hi, Collinses,
Congratulations! This looks like a rerun. Will looks so much like Aidan did in his birth pictures. Watch them be totally different!
I'm so happy you're all well. I couldn't open Aidan's picture, but the water picture is lovely.
Love to you all, and welcome to Will,
Alexa & Co.
Congratulations! He's beautiful! We send our love to you all,
Georgia, Vince & Daniel
i talked to tyson for the first time in a year last night, to hear about a brand new cousin. I am so happy for you guys, he's beautiful...Will, i mean, not t. I like how tyson got so excited about calling his nephew will...."Its a verb!" haha. and with red hair, there's no way he's ordinary.
it is shocking that i haven't seen or spoken to you since aidan could barely walk, i am glad to hear you are doing well. (especially since you've got the habit of having enormous children) I send you four alllll my love.
-thyra
posted on your last entry, but wanted to say again, congratulations on such a beautiful babe!
i loved reading this, you look SO beautiful, mama!
xoxoxoxox
oh wow! (i'm on an official internet break but i keep coming here to check for baby news any way). i'm so excited and happy for you! welcome to the two boy club! william is a great name! and this is the first time i think i've ever seen steve! hi steve! hi aidan!
congratulations! when you get a minute drop me an email with your new address b/c i want to send you a little something!
xo
Oh! Oh! Oh! He's gorgeous! You all look gorgeous and so happy! And I love the name Will. Congratulations! Great job!
xoxo M
Hi Christy!
Congratulations! You look beautiful in the pregnant photos too, so glad to hear the news!
xo, Kara/wildcraft
Christy I LOVE the name William John Collins, I might not normally like such a naormal name either nut I think it looks real good on him. Take it from one who has seen him guys - HES A CUTIE!!!!! and BIG!
Congrats! He's beautiful! Hannah and I both thought that William was a girl too- she'll be thrilled to hear that A has a little brother.
When you get a chance, email me yr home address.
You rock, mama!
Oh Christy - he's just beautiful - another red headed boy - what a house you will have when they're BOTH up and running. Hugs Mama - have a wonderful settling in with your "new and improved" family!
Congratulations Mama Christy, Papa Steve, and Big Brother Aidan -- and welcome to the world, William John!
Holy Hannah, Christy, that looks like one big baby -- nice work!! You look wonderful.
I (Dana) have been lurking on your web site since I ran into Tyson about a month ago, and I hafta tell you, I've been riveted.
We are both so happy for all of you. Sending you much love from sunny Brooklyn...
Oh, yay! He's beautiful! Good work, mama.
Christy - Baby Will is just another beautiful Heder/Collins collaboration! Good job, Mom! I love all of the pictures. Leave it to you, just hours after giving birth to lie on your side and type to let us all share in the good news.We all thank you!Tyson was so excited! Brian & Beth's son was born last night at 7:55 p.m. I'm blessed! Love, Nana Kay
Congratulations and Happy Birthday.
I have been reading along recently and was happily surprised to see a bambino this afternoon. Good work. You sure had a nice big belly.
Peace. Erica
Oh! Christy! You all are so beautful! You especially! Wow.
The baby is so wonderful. I got a little teary with the pictures. Sigh. How terrific.
Congratulations! William is the name I have in mind if I ever am blessed with a second child (and it's a boy)
He is perfect
Congratulations!!!!
He's a beautiful baby. No, really!!!
Does he smell really good? Oh, I know he does.
congrats!!! :)
Comments
ooo! eep! congratulations. he looks so peaceful. aww. you could call him wills, like the prince. or liam. anyway. :) yay :)
Awww, he's adorable! Have a lovely babymoon!
Hi, Collinses,
Congratulations! This looks like a rerun. Will looks so much like Aidan did in his birth pictures. Watch them be totally different!
I'm so happy you're all well. I couldn't open Aidan's picture, but the water picture is lovely.
Love to you all, and welcome to Will,
Alexa & Co.
Congratulations! He's beautiful! We send our love to you all,
Georgia, Vince & Daniel
i talked to tyson for the first time in a year last night, to hear about a brand new cousin. I am so happy for you guys, he's beautiful...Will, i mean, not t. I like how tyson got so excited about calling his nephew will...."Its a verb!" haha. and with red hair, there's no way he's ordinary.
it is shocking that i haven't seen or spoken to you since aidan could barely walk, i am glad to hear you are doing well. (especially since you've got the habit of having enormous children) I send you four alllll my love.
-thyra
posted on your last entry, but wanted to say again, congratulations on such a beautiful babe!
i loved reading this, you look SO beautiful, mama!
xoxoxoxox
oh wow! (i'm on an official internet break but i keep coming here to check for baby news any way). i'm so excited and happy for you! welcome to the two boy club! william is a great name! and this is the first time i think i've ever seen steve! hi steve! hi aidan!
congratulations! when you get a minute drop me an email with your new address b/c i want to send you a little something!
xo
Oh! Oh! Oh! He's gorgeous! You all look gorgeous and so happy! And I love the name Will. Congratulations! Great job!
xoxo M
Hi Christy!
Congratulations! You look beautiful in the pregnant photos too, so glad to hear the news!
xo, Kara/wildcraft
Christy I LOVE the name William John Collins, I might not normally like such a naormal name either nut I think it looks real good on him. Take it from one who has seen him guys - HES A CUTIE!!!!! and BIG!
Congrats! He's beautiful! Hannah and I both thought that William was a girl too- she'll be thrilled to hear that A has a little brother.
When you get a chance, email me yr home address.
You rock, mama!
Oh Christy - he's just beautiful - another red headed boy - what a house you will have when they're BOTH up and running. Hugs Mama - have a wonderful settling in with your "new and improved" family!
Congratulations Mama Christy, Papa Steve, and Big Brother Aidan -- and welcome to the world, William John!
Holy Hannah, Christy, that looks like one big baby -- nice work!! You look wonderful.
I (Dana) have been lurking on your web site since I ran into Tyson about a month ago, and I hafta tell you, I've been riveted.
We are both so happy for all of you. Sending you much love from sunny Brooklyn...
Oh, yay! He's beautiful! Good work, mama.
Christy - Baby Will is just another beautiful Heder/Collins collaboration! Good job, Mom! I love all of the pictures. Leave it to you, just hours after giving birth to lie on your side and type to let us all share in the good news.We all thank you!Tyson was so excited! Brian & Beth's son was born last night at 7:55 p.m. I'm blessed! Love, Nana Kay
Congratulations and Happy Birthday.
I have been reading along recently and was happily surprised to see a bambino this afternoon. Good work. You sure had a nice big belly.
Peace. Erica
Oh! Christy! You all are so beautful! You especially! Wow.
The baby is so wonderful. I got a little teary with the pictures. Sigh. How terrific.
Congratulations! William is the name I have in mind if I ever am blessed with a second child (and it's a boy)
He is perfect
Congratulations!!!!
He's a beautiful baby. No, really!!!
Does he smell really good? Oh, I know he does.
congrats!!! :)