Tyce Troy Payne was born February 4, 2010 at 8:40 am. He was 8lb 7oz and 21.5in.
Early Thursday morning at about 2:00 am I started having pretty consistent contractions. I tried not to get too excited because this same thing had happened at least 2 other times. By 2:45 they were getting strong and close together. We called Mom and headed to the hospital at 3:15. By 5:00 I had my epidural and it was smooth sailing from there (p.s. those were the longest 2 hours of my life). At 8:40 Tyce was born.
As with Brek, it took us a while to figure out this little guy's name. We felt it was important for our son to have a family name, and we finally decided on Tyce Troy after his Great Great Grandfather John Troy Ball. Grandpa Troy came over from Arkansas to California years back in search of a better future for his family. It was there that they found the Gospel of Christ and were baptized. They have 3 daughters one of which is Brock's grandma Phyllis, Brock's mom's mother. With so many great men in both our families this wasn't an easy decision. Grandpa Troy has been a great example to Brock, and we think he can be someone our son can look up to and follow.
We were kind of worried how Brek would react to having a younger brother. She absolutely loves him! The first few times she saw him she just kept saying over and over, "Baby. Baby. Baby." She would give him kiss after kiss. Now that he's home she still loves him and smothers him. We have to kind of watch out for her because she is constantly kissing and hugging Tyce.
Family of Four
We love his cute, little dimple
Daddy and Tyce
Brek checking out her new brother
Tyce, Aunt Kacy, and Nana
Papa and Tyce
6 comments:
Congratulations to you guys!!
YAY! Congratulations! We're so happy for you! Maybe we can set up Tyce with our Baby Girl #2 and then we can be related (if it doesn't happen sooner with one of our siblings...) He is so cute and so sweet and I'm glad to hear Brek is a fan. Hope you're doing well and call when you can! Even if it takes a month, I can be patient:)
Congratulations! He is precious! I love the story on how you decided his name. You look great!
Way to go!! He is such a cutie! we are excited to see him. I am glad that Brek loves him and smothers him, isn't it a good feeling to see them love each other so much!!
Congratulations! Your little family is so cute. Tyce is adorable...can I say that for a boy? Anyway, we're so happy for you guys. Love ya! Katie, Klay and Bodey. :)
Oh Shayla and Brock...congrats! He is beautiful and you look amazing at the hospital....how'd you do that??? and I LOVE the name Tyce! We might steal it...heh...
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