After about 6 hours, and what seemed a horse dosage of pitocin, my body gave in and finally allowed me to begin the kind of labor that would produce an actual baby. It seemed an eternity, but just 4 short hours later (at 6:30 pm) we welcomed a 9 pound, 8 ounce baby boy to our family. We are excited, overwhelmed, sleep deprived and utterly beside ourselves with joy.

To everyone who has waited so patiently (and yes, even to those of you who haven’t), Stella, Steve and I are proud to introduce to you the newest addition to our family:

Porter Stephen Walston
April 17, 2006
9 lbs 8 oz
22 inches long