Hayden Stirling Spears

It started at 10pm with cramps and a feeling that the time was here.  I knew that what I was feeling was not just the ordinary pre-labour symptoms that I had been experiencing for weeks now.  I couldn’t put my finger on it yet, but I knew this was different.

We arrived at the hospital for 1am and Hayden was born at 1:50am on March 25th after three pushes and a solid attempt on my part not to deliver him in our car.

That moment when he was put on my chest was the most incredible moment in my life.  Ever.  He was perfect.  Beautiful.  Alert. He had hair, which surprised us.  Big blue eyes.  Little lips.  And looked so much like the both of us.  My heart felt so whole.  I was so relieved that he was healthy.  I felt so amazingly connected and more in love with Darren than ever before.

As I look at Darren and Hayden curled up on the couch sleeping right now, I feel a peace and happiness and I feel complete. It is simply beautiful.  And I love them both with all of my heart.

Hayden, your mama loves you more than you will ever know.

PS – thank you nana and poppa Don for bringing back this amazing sweater all the way from Chile!

seanApril 18, 2011 - 12:27 am

what an amazing life, what an amazing moment, kim. congratulations to you and darran. amazing!

MomoApril 17, 2011 - 3:10 pm

Kim, he is so precious and wow, less than an hour of labour, you lucky thing!!!

MikaelaApril 15, 2011 - 2:30 pm

goosebumps and happy tears for you and your little family, Kim! He is so sweet.

KristaApril 14, 2011 - 1:31 pm

He is perfect, Kim. I’m so happy for you and can only hope that when I have my first child, he/she comes that quickly & easily! Congratulations again, to both of you!

Laura HanaApril 13, 2011 - 3:22 pm

Oh Kim, I’m so happy for you. And that was a quick delivery! 🙂 Hope you’re feeling well and enjoying every moment with your family.

SarinaApril 12, 2011 - 2:57 pm

Oh Kim, so so beautiful, and precious, and perfect in every way. I love the shot of him in the little brown/black cardie….melt your heart indeed <3 Well done Kim and Darren!!!

Kathy PatonApril 12, 2011 - 12:15 pm

congrats to you both Kim! he’s absolutely adorable!

Heather SalkeldApril 12, 2011 - 11:54 am

He’s perfect Kim, and he really does look a lot like both of you!

Jesse HollandApril 12, 2011 - 11:17 am

Kim, he is adorable! And I am so happy for you and Darren. Huge congrats!

juliannaApril 12, 2011 - 11:06 am

congratulations , he is beautiful!

DawnApril 12, 2011 - 10:17 am

Ohhhh Kimmie!!! What a GORGEOUS little man!!! We are thrilled for you three!!! I’m in love already and can’t wait to hold him!!! Little Hayden, you chose the most amazing mommy & daddy!!!! xo

HeatherApril 12, 2011 - 5:45 am

Congratulations. 🙂 He’s gorgeous! And DOUBLE congrats for beating the odds at VicGen and having a good, safe birth that most of all made you happy! That’s so awesome.

bethany schiedelApril 12, 2011 - 1:49 am

congratulations kim! he’s adorable! and wow! AWESOME labour!! good job at not delivery him in the car! i literally had to work at not doing that as well 😉
and the sweater – LOVE! rome totally has one as well!! friends of ours were living in chili when i was pregnant and they bought one for her! love it!

WendyApril 12, 2011 - 1:02 am

I am SOOO happy for you Kim and Darren too! You are such a lovely momma and he’s a beautiful little boy – so tiny too! Congratulations on a quick labour, way to go. I hope you three are doing well. Lots of love!

Denise JuryApril 11, 2011 - 11:35 pm

Kim, love the pics… can’t wait to have my own 🙂 How big was he when he was born??? so tiny and precious! Congrats Mommy & daddy!

MaresaApril 11, 2011 - 11:08 pm

I looove the 2nd last photo – he is such a cutie 🙂

KimApril 11, 2011 - 11:08 pm

He’s perfect in every way.
Love you all
The Brown’s

AylaApril 11, 2011 - 10:43 pm

hehehe my youngest sister was born in the car. He is so adorable!

Karen McNeilApril 11, 2011 - 10:19 pm

Wow Kimmie! You almost had him in the car!!! Congrats, he is so sweet.

EmmyApril 11, 2011 - 10:10 pm

oh he’s beautiful!!!

Sara GApril 11, 2011 - 10:04 pm

Amazing Kimmy! What a labor, holy cow. Hope you’re getting all healed up and feeling good. I can’t wait to meet your gorgeous little son. So exciting.