Jaxton Aaron Douglas Gerrard

Sorry everybody. We've received pictures, but I'm having trouble downloading for some reason. We're at Cypress Hills this weekend - we're hoteling and Lauryl and Tyler are camping. There's only wireless in the hotel lobby and it's not real strong, so I think that's the problem. I'll keep trying later. Check out the name! Also, here's Aaron's take on things.

Hello everyone,

Regarding the newest Gerrard...

Quick version:
Surrey Memorial Hospital
8:20am, Friday, August 3, 2007
A boy: Jaxton Aaron Douglas Gerrard
6 pounds, 15 ounces
20 inches long
Dirty blonde hair
Looks like a premier NHL goalie already (but that may just be his father living out his dreams through his son?)
Shalene and baby are doing great!

Long version:
Shay's water broke on Wednesday night while out for a walk. One of many as of late in trying to get her water to break! It finally worked. Problem was, after an exam at the hospital shortly after, nothing was happening so they sent us home. We were called back in Thursday night as they don't like to let a baby go longer than 24hours after the water's broken.

So at 2am Shalene was put on iv and an anti-biotic drip to keep the baby healthy in a "water broken" home.

At 4am Shay was induced (even though she was having small contractions by then).

At 6am Shay was 3cm, and by 8am she was 10cm. She pushed for 20 minutes and out popped Jaxton. She was awesome. No needle in the back, just some good ol' morphine. She did a great job!

So, after not sleeping for two nights, mother and child (once all cleaned up) had some food and hit the sack. I slept too...though I didn't feel as though I deserved it as much as Shay. You might not think Shay one to yell. You'd be wrong.

And for all those wondering how queasy Gerrard did. I rocked it too. Cut the cord and everything...didn't feel faint for a moment. Only by God's grace was that possible. I'm sure if I saw a needle right now I'd pass out.

As for the name, obviously the two middle names have meaning. Aaron, being me...and Douglas, being my dad. We figured if we only ever had one boy we wanted to honour Doug somehow...so two middle names it was.

Jaxton. Unique. Ours. No creative meaning. Possible short forms or nicknames would include: Jax, Jaxty, Jaxy, Jaxy-waxy, Jax-a-lack-a-bing-bong, and so forth.

Attached you'll find some pics...and I'm sure I've missed a bunch of important details but for now this will have to do.

Love you all, and we have appreciated your prayers and support so much!

Until later,

-Aaron