The Newest Willoughby Baby Arrives on May 6th, 2015, Wednesday! Welcome Cashyl Ryan

Three miles from home, Heather was walking when her water broke.  I can not imagine walking three miles that way!  Ryan began his hour drive home to regroup and execute the labor and delivery plan that had been rehearsed and practiced throughout the time leading up to the big day of delivery.

On the day our little grand son arrived, tornadoes were touching down state-wide, causing a great deal of uncertainty, along with the unexpected unfolding of his birth.  With much prayer and coaching from Ryan and their doula, with the skills and expertise of their doctor, Baby Cashyl Ryan was born at 9pm, 8#, 13 oz, 21 1/2 inches long.  Shortly after he was born, he began to have labored breathing.  He had to spend some observation time in the NICU.  Ryan moved close to him, holding his little hand, placing his palm on his tiny head, to give him the comfort touch that makes all the difference to little newborns.

I had not heard of the name, Cashyl before Ryan passionately presented it to us.  It is Gaelic for 'castle' or 'fortress', which fits very nicely with the Willoughby charism.  We have compared baby pictures and see that when our Cashyl Ryan seems to be fretful and in distress, he looks like Ryan.  When calm and peaceful, he looks like Heather.  

Their loving, kind and generous priest came to the hospital to bless Baby Cashyl and to give them Holy Communion, which blessed and strengthened them as they prepared to return to their happy home life.

We will get to see him when he is Baptized on May 31st.  My dear friend, Cece, texted me throughout the entire delivery, letting me know where the tornadoes were most menacing.  Even grand nana's need coaching when grand babies are being born!