Welcome to the World Baby Tyler!

Introducing Tyler Madden Woolley, our newest addition to the family.

He was born Saturday morning, January 17, at the healthy weight of 8 pounds 3 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Tyler has a legacy name. It is the name of Rob's grandfather, who passed away this year, and also Rob's middle name and his father's middle name. Madden is Rob's other grandfather's family name. This baby has a lot to live up to. We are absolutely thrilled he is here!

Here are a few pictures, not really great but something.

Hello World!
I was actually due on January 15 and I had terrible sciatica, so I begged my doctor to induce me. He agreed and I started with prostoglandin on Friday morning. Unfortunately, this didn't go so smoothly and the whole ordeal took 16 hours -- quite exhausting. But we are so glad to have him here healthy and sound.

Tired but Proud Parents. . .
The girls came to visit later in the morning. They brought their baby dolls so that they could show Baby Tyler their babies too. When they realized that Tyler wasn't as interactive as they expected, they lost interest and just ran around the room. Anna also asked me "Why is your tummy still big?"

A first visit from two happy big sisters.

You will note that Tyler is not wearing the typical blue-and-white-striped swaddling blanket that is worn by most babies born in U.S. hospitals. (Who controls that blanket monopoly anyway?) Oh no, the Swiss do it their own way. No swaddling or hard beds. Instead, the baby wears cute little pajama clothes, sleeps on a soft mattress and is surrounded by puffy comforters. They don't seem to get smothered as they warn you in the U.S. However, things did get a little funny when they brought him to me Saturday morning all dressed in pink with a little pink cap. (I guess pink is okay for European guys, right?) I sent him back, requesting blue or yellow.

Baby Tyler snuggling all comfy in his soft bed.

Daddy bonding time with his new son.

My mom has been a lifesaver, as usual. She flew out Thursday evening, which worked out perfectly for us. She's been taking care of the girls non-stop ever since, despite her jetlag.

Yeah, Grandma's here.
Did I mention that I'm hanging out in luxury? I'm in a private Swiss clinic that is more like a hotel than hospital. Every meal is gourmet and delicious and I get to stay here 5 days while nurses care for my baby (if I want it). I'm getting a little restless, but I'm going to take advantage of this break as much as I can before I'm home alone with 3 kids!