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3rd of July

Today was filled with rodeo, floats, and not as much rain as we thought we would get.  Mom and Dad both competed in the rodeo slack for the Round Valley 4th of July Rodeo.  We got a ton of pictures and some video of them.  During the rodeo Dean, Donna, Alli, and Maggie arrived and enjoyed the rodeo.  They even got to ride “mollie’s horse” chemo after the slack was over.  Then we headed to eat and finished up the day working on the float for the rodeo club.  Enjoy the photos, and hopefully tomorrow will be funner than today was.

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Rustyn’s Baby Blessing

Donna (Amanda’s Mom) wanted me to make a baby announcement for Rustyn so I decided to put that and his Baby Blessing Announcement together.  I really wanted to use the font with the one with only his name, but I couldn’t get it to look smooth enough.  The blessing is July 5th at the Springerville Building at 11 in the morning.  We’d love anyone that could come, and no I’m sorry there will be no twitter feed this time. 🙂

For all those that feel the need to make the picture with only his name their wallpaper like I did I uploaded a 1024×768 version of it below.  Come on, you know you wanna..

Download Rustyn Thomas Wallpaper

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What should I read?

I added a widget on the side of our blog for what i’m currently reading.  Perhaps if I put it up there then I’ll be more likely to actually be active in finishing them so I can start the next one.  What have you read that you would suggest?  I’d love some suggestions.

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What is Rustyn Thinking? | Captions

So I copied the following pictures on my PSP to take to Church so mom could show off her grandson, and my dad ended up with it. He started making up captions for what Rustyn was thinking.  His favorite is number 4, he thinks is is saying  “Boom, Boom, Firepower!”.  My mom thinks it should say, “There some new guns in town Uncle Clancey.”  What do you think?  Leave some comment goodness..

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Rustyn We Miss You, Come Home

# Just relaxing with our son at home.. Now what?

# Mom and baby are home. Grandma and I are running errands.

# We are home. Pictures will come later. Thanks everyone for tuning in! We love you all

# Ladies and gentlemen.. Rustyn has left the building!

# Rustyn is in his carseat. We are heading downstairs. Bye bye Summit.

# Baby off the Hospital low-jack. Time to go.

# One more thanks to everyone that. Helped my son make it here safely! And to Amanda for being the greatest wife anyone could ever ask for.

# It is scary they are letting us leave with him. Pretty much on-the-job training right? We have a great support system here in RV to help.

# Just saw our epidural wonder woman, Jo Ann. (You try and spell Nurse Anestisist?)Thanked her again for such a wonderful job.

# Loading the rest and going back for mom and baby

# Dr. Connelly has been by and we are free once this last dvd plays. He was so great! Thanks Doctor Connelly and Summit Healthcare!

# Almost outta here if we can see the good doctor. That and one more video to go and we are out of here! That is pretty scary!

# Watching the last two videos right now. VelociRustyn is calling the other babies with his screeching.

# Car = loaded. Mom and baby to go as soon as Dr. Connelly comes by.

# Rustyn thinks he’s a velociraptor. He started this high-pitched squeal like they made on Jurassic Park. Michael Chricton R.I.P.

# I hear secret plans are in the works for Rustyn’s arrival. Shhh… No one tell Mom

# Mom is getting ready for her day, Rustyn is full and napping

# Starting the task of filling out discharge paperwork. Watching the exit videos as well. We may get outta here yet!

# Dr. Dewitt said Rustyn was an excellent baby! Everything seems most excellent with him. “A million bucks” Baby is ready for discharge.

# @jonschmidty you are my hero! Your music will play in my newborn son’s room often! He’s sleeping to you right now in the Hospital.

# If you remotely like piano music then buy yourself some jon schmidt! http://www.jonschmidt.com and @jonschmidty your family will love it!!

# He sure is happy to see mom. We decided we better grab some more formula because he’s acting a lot like his dad. All he needed was food..

# Rustyn finally woke up and gave me an excuse to hold him. Mom got another 15 minutes of sleep too. He’s still full from this morning.

# They are both so amazingly beautiful in the morning light. I hope they both get to sleep a while longer.

# The sun is coming up on another beautiful day. Mom and Rustyn are both sleeping well and all I can do is look at them and smile. I Love Them

# I can’t sleep now. I just listen to him breathing and wonder “what have we done?” Just kidding. I love knowing he’s there and that he’s okay

# Just had a great talk with Rustyn about home. His tummy is full and he’s relaxing pretty well. Mom is down and almost our for the count.

# He quiet and dry so it looks like Mom might get some rest now. See every one in a few when the sun comes out.

# Up with my little man right now, he’s fussy but dad just “produced fire” with the formula bottle. He was soo hungry!!

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Rustyn’s First Day | Summit

# So unless something funny or really eventful happens I’m gonna put down the blackberry, and help Amanda get ready for bed. Goodnight all..

# Thanks for all the support and help we have received thus far. We’ll do this one more day so you can see him come home and get settled in..

# Well our boy is officially a day and a little old. He’s getting fed so we can hopefully put him down for a few hours here pretty soon.

# I don’ think soooooooooooo you know he wants Gramma Merr too

# hey it is aunt mylea come to my web page at www.jhette.com… by the way I am giving rustyn his 1st horse back ride

# Grandpa says” who’s gonna give rustyn’s first horse back ride?

# Grandpa McBride says” It’s all good”

# Rustyn is totally just relaxing in Mylea’s arms. She’s doing so good!! Just heard.. “visiting hours are now over..” time to relax tonight

# oh… That’s it, Mylea made Rustyn cry. She’s doing great though

# Grandma, Grandpa, and Aunt Mylea are all here. Mylea is getting to hold her nephew, and he’s crashed out.

# I wish the world understood this was my paternity leave. Everything should just work with ne complications for the whole time I’m gone.

# Nicole and Jason stopped by for a visit. Its great having them closer.

# Correction: “Today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday” Knew that didn’t sound right. What can I say.. Little out of my comfort zone

# Tomorrow is the today you worried about yesterday. Everything is possible one day at a time. Tomorrow we return to our lives plus one Rustyn

# Thanks Verizon Wireless, Apple, Canon, Skype, Research in Motion, WordPress, and Twitter for helping us share Rustyn’s arrival with everyone

# Such a powerful thing the Plan of Salvation. So amazing that we’ve been entrusted with Rustyn to be part of that plan.

# I can’t count the number of times I’ve been emotionaly overwhelmed today.

# He’s not even a day old yet, but he has already changed our lives forever.

# Family walk for the first time. Rustyn’s aunt is on the way over

# Just got some dinner and finally got out an email telling work where I’ve been. Visitors should be on the way before too long this evening.

# Mom is all showered up and now its chow time for Rustyn

# Doing well.. We are getting ready for a few visitors tonight.

# We are still on our walk. He is doing so great so his mom can rest.

# Rustyn and I are having our first conversation in Spanish. We are roaming the halls trying to give mom a nap

# Time to eat.. while they are occupied I’m uploading some new photos. Man, I can’t get over how beautiful they both are.

# Rustyn has visitors.. Mom is trying to get a nap, and the birth certificate lady showed up and then Rustyn woke up so Mom is really sleepy..

# Skyping with the Chad Dare family now. Everyone is getting to meet rustyn

# The frosty tradition continues! Thanks so much Summit Nurses and Dr. Connoley!!

# Mom is introducing Rustyn to Grandma Dare. If anyone wants to skype us today I’ll leave my macbook on. Skype username – wesley.mcbride

# On our walk while grandma and rustyn listenin to some music.

# Sounds like Rustyn will have some visitors coming today. Grandma is heading out soon, but will be back with the world’s greatest aunt mylea.

# mom is gearing up for a walk. time for our first stroll with Rustyn. Summit is treating us so great!

# Baby had his hearing test, and he’s back showing it off by tracking our voices with his eyes.. This child is amazing! – wes

# Mom has TwitterBerry installed on her BlackBerry now.. Check back soon for updates from Mom & Dad

# dr. dewitt, the pediatrician, came by to assess rustyn. he said he would take him if he could, cause he is so stinkin cute! – amanda

# mom is finally gertting to read you comments.. thanks for your prayers and help!

# Grandma just got here with flowers. Today is going to be a beautiful day!!

# Just hanging out with my son while we wait for Grandma, I mean Merr, I mean Mema, who knows but she’s coming..

# Sam said he and Aubrey were both born sunny-side up. I like it!

# Baby is on a five hour sleep. New record. Us McBrides know how to sleep

# Woke up with a tension headache (not sure what could have caused that), and there is no excedrin to be found. Mom will save the day at eight

# Baby got hungry around two. Ate for an hour and is back in bed. Mom is trying to power nap a couple hours of sleep right now. Still sureal..

# Moved up to post pardom. Rustyn ate again and is quiet at the moment. Stay tuned for the other mcbrides first day as a family.

# Ten fingers and ten toes. I counted them again while I gave him a bath.

# Bath time is coming up soon, they said Dad could do it if I want to..

# Rustyn latched on with no problems, he an hour old and getting fed. Sitting here with the family trying to unwind a little bit..

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OB Room Zero | Summit Health Care

Here’s tweets from my twitter stream to keep everyone up to date on what is going on. I’ll try and update this as we go to help everyone stay in the know, but i’m not making any promises.  Goto http://www.twitter.com/zeronome and follow us for the full feed if you think you missed something.

Please get on and leave a comment on this post so I can pass them onto Amanda!  She needs your words of encouragement.


# Rustyn Thomas McBride | http://www.wesmcb.com/?p=416 | First Photos

# Mom dad and gramma are ok too

# 7lbs 11 oz. Wahoo rustyn thomas mcbride. Born 8;23

# Hes here and a pee ‘n too welcome rustyn. Wahoo

# Rustyn we need you come home come home

# Ladies and gentlemen… Start your prayers. Rustyn Thomas is on the way.

# It is game time! Dr. Connoley, paging Dr. Connoley.. Its baby time!!

# Mom is complete and we are getting ready to push in 10 more minutes

# Amanda says the epidural makes feel like she’s in a rocking chair. She went crazy and disoriented when we fluffed her pillow a while ago

# Looks like Rustyn doesn’t mess around. He’s gonna be here shortly. Almost time to push.

# Passing the transition phase. Mom looks on schedule to deliver between 7 and 9 tonight.

# things have accelerated, but we have it controlled again. She is progressing very quickly.

# I’m getting some lunch while amanda sleeps. Pray for progress these next few hours

# Thanks for all the words of encouragement. Keep them coming!!

# Getting ready for the epidural.. She is doing so awesome with the hard contractions! Hopefully some sleep for her soon.

# Water = broke / its all part of the show. Onward and upward

# Just got back from a walk around the first floor. A little slow dancing now..

# Another great report from our Nurse!! We are off for a walk. She is progressing (4), but baby is still hi

# Please a comment on this post so I can pass it on to Amanda. She needs your love!! I love my wife.

# Hurry up and wait time. Never have I felt so useless. Hard to just sit and watch.

# Consent forms signed.. Ready for the doc to break some water.

# 12 hours in the hospital.. Still waiting for the Doctor to arrive. Its been a crazy day so far. Hopefully my law professor will understand.

# Sending out texts to everyone to check the blog. It will be the easiest way to keep most everyone updated. Pray for Amanda and Rustyn please

# The contractions are beginning to get worse as the gel softens everything up.

# In OB room zero. A second round of the gel was not mandatory but is helping things progress. Dr. Connoley is on his way soon..

# The gel is doing its thing and we are waiting for the Doctor to get back to break some water. I didn’t know water could break..

# Ate some breakfast, on to a shower, and then for a change of pace.. More walking until 930. Then we will have some update goodness

# Dr. Conneley came in and decided to get things going. Prostaglandens hopefully will help get the process started.

# Remind me not to play a softball game before checking into the Hotel most uncomfortable chairs ever.

# Month seems to be doing okay, but the contractions are still constant. She is doing so well and all I can do is complain about being sore.

# Did a lot of walking around last night. Waiting for the Doctor to come within the hour.

# Up walking again after a few hours of rest for Mom. Rustyn is doing better and mom wanted to move around. Pretty much hurtin’ from softball.

# Walking or “cruising” the hospital hallways try to get Rustyn to come on down. He’s the next contestant on let’s have a baby

# Walking arounf obstectrics trying to get Rustyn to show up.

# calling the doctor… we will see what he says

# we be building a crib.. all while amanda is counting contractions… not quite steady yet