Holden Sterling Friesel was born at 5:02am on June 22, 2008 at Fletcher Allen Hospital in Burlington, Vermont. Â He was 8 pounds and 10 ounces at birth and measured 21 inches crown to toe. Â He has huge feet (for a newborn) and a full head of dark hair. Â He is alert and active and has great muscle tone.
Amy was wonderful right from the start. Â At 11pm on June 21st, she turned to me (after we’d just settled into bed) and said that “something is happening”. Â The contractions came on fast and furious and we were at the hospital by 1:30am. Â When the midwife first inspected her, she was already dilated to 8cm. Â Amy can tell her side of the story later but from where I sit, she was a natural. Â She knew exactly what to do and though the pushing phase went to 2 hours, our baby boy was born healthy and happy.
Amy and Holden are both doing wonderfully.
A hearty THANKS! out to everyone that has already sent well wishes (via text message, Twitter, email, etc.) and to everyone that reads this, please know that we are a happy family right from the start:
