One Month Old

It's hard to believe Greyson is already one month old! He was 8 lb 4 oz the last time we went for a weight check, but he has already grown and changed so much since then. He even outgrew a newborn-size outfit that fit him just a couple of weeks ago. He holds his head up really well and looks around when he is being held, but is still working on it when he is on the floor for tummy time. It took me several tries to get the pictures below, but I love all the funny faces he makes!

 

 

 

 

Playing with Daddy

He likes to stare at the bears on his mobile.



The first outfit he has outgrown. I couldn't even button the snaps at the bottom.

Weekend with the Lutzs

Bryan, Jennifer and Wyatt came to meet Greyson last weekend. We were all curious to see Wyatt's reaction to Greyson since it was Wyatt's first time to be around a baby smaller than him. Both babies did great and it was good practice for Wyatt since he has a little sister on the way! The rest of the Lutz family also came to hang out and got to hold both babies in one weekend.

Greyson and Uncle Bryan

Wyatt meeting Greyson

Uncle Blake and Wyatt

Lilly, Aunt Tanya and Hallie playing with Wyatt

Wyatt, Aunt Amy, Greyson and Uncle Bryan

Greyson and Aunt Tanya



Hallie, Nana and Greyson

All the cousins!

Moore Visitors

The Moore Family and Amy came to visit a few days after we got home from the hospital. Tanya, Lilly and Hallie come to see us every week. They bring us dinners, fold laundry, clean the kitchen and get to see Greyson.... and I get to rest!

Hallie, Uncle Wayne and Greyson.

Hallie playing Peek-a-Boo with Greyson.

Aunt Tanya, Lilly and Greyson.

Lilly and Hallie made signs for Greyson.

Aunt Amy and Greyson.

Babysitters in training.



Meeting Greyson

Once Greyson made his big debut, everyone was eager to meet him. Since my mom lives in San Antonio, she was able to be at the hospital when Greyson was born. Tanya, Lilly, Hallie, Amy and my dad all visited us the next day. We were able to go home on Thursday and Blake's parents and sister and her family visited us the following weekend. I think it's safe to say that this kid is loved!

 

 

Nana and Greyson

 

Aunt Amy and Greyson

Grandpa and Greyson

 

Going home...

 

 

 

Aunt Christi, Papa and Greyson

Grandbabies for everyone!
Greyson, Papa, Wyatt and Nana

 

Cousin Wyatt (6 weeks old) and Greyson (4 days old)



The Butler Boys

Introducing Greyson Paul!

Greyson Paul Butler is here! OK, well since I haven’t updated this in a month, this isn’t news to anyone but we still wanted to share the story of Greyson’s arrival and of course some pictures!

On Tuesday, July 9 I went in for my regular weekly checkup. I hadn’t been experiencing any painful contractions and I was still feeling great, but my doctor was worried about the low level of amniotic fluid surrounding the baby and sent me over to the hospital for a non-stress test. After about an hour and a half of monitoring the baby’s movements, my doctor decided to induce labor the next morning. Although everything was OK for the time being, it would be best to induce before the low level of amniotic fluid caused any stress to the baby. So I left the hospital and called Blake…. We’re having a baby tomorrow morning!

I went to work to wrap things up and get everything in order for my upcoming maternity leave. I thought we would have one last quiet evening at home getting prepared to welcome Baby Butler into the world. I remembered I had a haircut scheduled for 5:00 and considered cancelling it, but then decided to keep the appointment because I didn’t know when I would be able to go once the baby was born. I felt fine and didn’t feel any contractions during my haircut, but as soon as I left, my water broke. I had a couple of mild contractions while driving and prayed I would make it home. Once home, I ran inside and told Blake my water just broke and we needed to go! He had just finished mowing the grass and looked and me with huge eyes and asked if I was serious. He took a record-setting quick shower and loaded up the car. We were on our way! As Blake was flying down I-35 and I told him it was OK to slow down, but as my contractions became consistently three minutes apart and increasingly more painful, I quickly changed my mind.

We finally arrived at Methodist Hospital and by the time all the paperwork and prep was done, I barely had enough time to get an epidural. Once the epidural was in effect, I’m sure I was a much better patient and it was time to start pushing. Greyson Paul arrived a short time later at 9:26pm. He weighed 7 pounds 11 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. I still can’t believe how fast it all happened, but we are thankful everything went well and we have a healthy baby boy!     

 

Watching the Rangers with Daddy