Today started great and ended even better. Good coffee, a quick one-and-a-half-hour mountain bike ride to clear the head and really concentrate on the task ahead.
Stacey and I (and partial grandparents) arrived at Seton Medical Center at 11:30. At 1:30 pm they wheeled Stacey in for her epidural, leaving soon-to-be dad with good thoughts as his Sox went up 1-nil on the lowly Cubs. Yeah, I know the outcome, but I don’t even care about that.
At 2:02 pm, Dr. Cowan pulled out Katherine Bing Doyle. She was born at 6lbs, 6oz. 18.5″ long. Healthy breathing, good color and all her toes and fingers. Katherine was Stacey’s grandma (and the middle name of my Mom’s mom). Both ladies were wonderful women (so I hear) and little Katie will be proud to have their name. Bing is short for Bingham, which was Stacey’s maiden name and her (and her grandfather’s) nickname.
At 2:03 pm, Patrick James Doyle was born weighing 6 lbs, 4oz. He was 19″ long, skinny and tall. You can tell these kids apart, that’s for sure. Patrick is my middle name, and James was my Grandpa Heramb. He was a kind and personable man, and you already know that about me. We’ll call him Patrick, Pat, Paddy, PJ and I’m sure a few other things.
Mom is in great shape. Babies are taking to her feeding. I’m so proud of her. It’s even more amazing to me what a woman goes through to give birth.
One pic is below and a ton more can be found if you click here to go to our Flickr account.
Thanks for reading. More to come.
Nice work, everybody! Congratulations! Can’t wait to see y’all.
I shoulda entered the name game. I’da won fer sure!
Patrick “Katherine” Joseph McCarthy and family
Congrats!!!! Sooo cute and the names fit them perfectly (even though I didn’t win). Thanks for sharing all the photos. You are going to make great parents!
Congratulations!!!!! Glad to hear all are healthy and doing well. Ya’all are going to be super parrents.
welcome to the club.
e
Congrats!!! how exciting–I couldn’t be happier for you guys.
-k
Sweet, more Sox fans!!! Congrats guys! They’re beautiful!
Sweet news. You all look fantastic, the babies are gorgeous, and a big high five to Stacey. We’re so thrilled for you guys. Harry says “way to go!”
Liz
CONGRATS to both of you! Funny the kids look a lot like Joe O’Donnell. Come to think of it – my kids look a lot like Joe O’Donnell too…
Finally! Congrats to Stacy and Joe. Get ready for some great times and new feelings!
Pete and Sue
Yea!!! They’re finally out and they look so beautiful. I can’t wait to meet them in person!
Sarah
Congratulations!
Have fun with them.
Tim
Congrats guys, hope everything is well. You will have your hands full with those two. Kelly’s due date is today and as usually she is late, doing fine but ready to bust.
Have fun with the two new additions to the Doyle clan.
Steve & Kelly
Thank you, everyone.
Petros – good luck with number three!
- jd
Great job guys! What an effort Stacey, but wasn’t it all worth it?? They’re really cute. Like the names too, for what that’s worth. Congrats and good luck!
M