Hailey Rose King's World Debut 7-17-2007 4:25PM

That's right!!! Hailey Rose King is here everyone!! I have to take a few minutes to explain the dramatic build up to her birth before I show you the links to the pictures.

I left town on Sunday afternoon (7-15-07) to Utah on a business trip. I traveled with Jeff V. and Mike L. from work and we had a great day of meeting clients all Monday long (7-16-07). Around 3:00am on the morning of Tuesday 7-17-07 Mike recieved a call from Erin McMillan stating that "Shannon's water broke and Chris needs to come home ASAP." I guess my phone was on vibrate and everyone was trying to call me to get me home. We scrambled, packed, returned our rental car, switched our flight, and landed back in Oakland, CA around 8:30 am. I owe Mike and Jeff big time for getting me back home so soon, and for making the crazy trip back home one I will never forget. When I arrived at the hospital all the family was there, and I owe them so much for being there when Shannon needed us most. Shannon was ok and once I was in the room I could tell by the look in her eyes she was relieved to see me. About 6 1/2 hours later she was ready to start pushing. 15-20 minutes into pushing Hailey was out in the new world kicking and screaming. She was 4 weeks early but still weighed 7 lbs 1 oz. and was 19 3/4 inches long, with a full head of hair and mommy's eyes. The doctor said if she went full term she would have easily been 9 1/2 to 10 lbs in weight, and let me tell you I do not know how Shannon would have managed that.

I want to thank all my family; Shelley, Sheryl, Nathan, Julie, Jori, Dad, Mom, Dana, Sigie, Jimmy, & Shaun for being there for Shannon while I was flying back. It just shows how great our family bond is and will be forever.

I also want to thank Shannon the most wonderful wife ever, and the best mother a daughter could have. She was not only amazing throughout the birth but a true champion through everything she endured. Seeing this miracle has given me a even greater respect that I already had for such an amazing woman. I love you Shannon.

I also want to thank everyone who came by to visit, and trust me even the nurses couldn't believe all the visitors we had. Shannon, Hailey and I are very lucky to have so many family and friends who care so much.

I have to tell you I am still in shock and I know Shannon is too, it is hard to believe something so beautiful and small came into this world and will be depending upon us to grow and thrive.

I have posted some initial pictures which are right after birth, and I have many more pictures and videos that I will be posting up shortly after these. You can CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES to see the day of delivery.

We will be home on Thursday 7-19-2007 and you are all more then welcomed to stop by on Friday 7-20-2007 and all throughout the weekend to say hello to the new King addition. Give me a call if you need directions and I will have plenty of food and drinks for all to have when the come and visit.

Shannon and I love you all, and thank you for making the greatest day of our lives possible and an unforgettable day.


P.S. Thanks again Mike and Jeff I will never forget your help.

Chris, Shannon, and baby Hailey.