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Introducing Baby Hayden Hellsten!

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Sunday, September 6, 2009
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Introducing Baby Hayden Hellsten!


Hayden Alexander Hellsten was delivered at Baptist West Hospital by Dr Emily Evitt on Monday August 31. He weighed 8lb 15oz (4.1kg) and was 22.5" (57cm) long.

Although he wasn't officially due until today, I had an induction because he and I were both more than ready. After we arrived at Baptist at 6am, everything went smoothly, and I progressed very quickly. His heartbeat was great, and he never showed any distress, but eventually it was time to push. The pushing phase went on for about 2.5 hours. Unfortunately, his head was 15.5" (39cm) or a whole two inches (5cm) larger than the average head circumference at birth. His poor little head was squished into a cone, but it just wasn't going to fit through the birth canal. We went in for a Cesarean section, and little Hayden was born at exactly 6pm. He is just so precious, and I am filled with love for him and Marcus who is such an amazing husband and father.

We have been doing a sort of video journal since Marcus gave me an HD video camera for my upcoming birthday, but trying to take care of a newborn and recover from surgery has me beat so I haven't had much time for photos yet. Happily, my friend and fellow photographer Erin Browne came by the hospital to snap some pictures of Hayden, and I am so thankful that she was there to get those first photos for us. Even with the best intentions to take lots of pictures, having a newborn is overwhelming. I highly recommend arranging in advance to have someone come and do newborn photos at some point in the first week. Everything is just so chaotic, and it is impossible to have any sort of schedule. Trust me, if you don't arrange it in advance then it is just too easy to let time slip by, and you don't want to miss out on getting those very important photos when they are at their smallest.

Here are a few photographs of chubby baby Hayden that Erin took for us.

Introducing Baby Hayden Hellsten!

Introducing Baby Hayden Hellsten!

Introducing Baby Hayden Hellsten!

Introducing Baby Hayden Hellsten!

Introducing Baby Hayden Hellsten!

This photo below shows the security alarm that the hospital uses to keep the babies safe.

Introducing Baby Hayden Hellsten!

Introducing Baby Hayden Hellsten!

Introducing Baby Hayden Hellsten!

Introducing Baby Hayden Hellsten!

ETA: Olga, our day nurse at the hospital, took a few photos as well. You can find them on the hospital's site if you list babies born on August 31, click on my name, and then "view full detail".

9/6/2009 9:26:22 AM
Aww, I LOVE the shot of Hayden on the old-fashioned scale. He is definitely going to be one of the most photographed babies in Knoxville. That huge alarm is still so funny to me. His little baby low-jack. We are totally smitten with him, and it's going to be so fun to watch him grow up.
9/7/2009 10:48:44 PM
Nancy, he is BEAUTIFUL! I can't wait to see more! I'm so glad everything went well and most definitely enjoy your time off! Congratulations!
Emily Kennedy
9/8/2009 12:54:27 AM
so beautiful Nancy and Marcus!!!
zorica
9/8/2009 10:50:42 AM
Oh my gosh! Nancy, he's GORGEOUS! His little face is so perfect! Erin, great job with the pictures, what a sweet little baby!
Megan Miller
9/9/2009 11:11:45 AM
Wonderful, such a healthy, well-looking and well-shaped little grand-son, Hayden, Alexander Hellsten! We are so happy and so pride! We think that Hayden is very much alike our son Marcus, when he was in the same age, particulary on the black and white photo just above the last one.

Congratulations to You, our dearest Nancy and dearest Marcus!
From GrandMother/IngaMaj and GrandFather/Stefan
IngaMaj Hellsten
9/9/2009 1:48:02 PM
He is so cute! I love these pictures and I am so excited for you. I know exactly what you are going through so please do not hesitate to let me know if there is anything I can do for you!

Congratulations again to you and your sweet family!
Leah Swaggerty
Leah
9/23/2009 1:00:30 PM
Hi Nancy! I just wanted to say congratulations on your little Hayden. He is an absolute doll! I am so happy for you!

Heather Anderson
10/6/2009 10:03:38 PM
Congrats Nancy! He is such a beautiful baby boy! Enjoy him while you can... they grow up so fast.
11/3/2009 5:43:12 PM
What a cutie! I heard rumors but now I have proof. Welcome to parenthood and CONGRATS!

Ed
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