He came June 6th at 10:34 pm weighing in at 8 pounds 7 ounces and 19 1/2 inches long.

I went to the hospital at 6pm and was 6 cm dilated (gotta love the 6's, right?). I was admitted, had my water broke shortly after 7 and he was born just 3 1/2 hours later. I tried going natural but was begging for an epidural at 8cm. I'm glad I got one because it made the pushing much more of an enjoyable experience.

I'll have pictures later. Just trying to get some rest right now.

By Luvn29 on Thursday, June 8, 2006 - 08:35 pm:

Congratulations!!! We've all been waiting anxiously and a little impatiently to hear the news!

Can't believe you got all the sixes! LOL!

By Emily7 on Thursday, June 8, 2006 - 08:48 pm:

Congratulations Melissa!

By Trina~moderator on Thursday, June 8, 2006 - 08:55 pm:

WELCOME to the world, Nathan! CONGRATS to Katelyn on becoming a BIG sister!

By Sandysmom on Thursday, June 8, 2006 - 08:58 pm:

Congratulations, Sweetie!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so happy for you & your family

By Melanie on Thursday, June 8, 2006 - 09:32 pm:

Congratulations!!!!!! I can't wait to see pictures!!

By Cat on Thursday, June 8, 2006 - 09:40 pm:

Congratulations and WELCOME to the world, Little Nathan.

By Cocoabutter on Thursday, June 8, 2006 - 10:02 pm:

By Dawnk777 on Thursday, June 8, 2006 - 10:07 pm:

Congratulations!

By Reds9298 on Thursday, June 8, 2006 - 10:29 pm:

Congratulations!

By Tink on Thursday, June 8, 2006 - 10:43 pm:

Welcome to the world, Nathan!!!

By Vicki on Thursday, June 8, 2006 - 10:49 pm:

Congratulations!!! Glad everything went so well and look forward to pics!!

By Andi on Thursday, June 8, 2006 - 11:28 pm:

Congratulations!

By Kernkate on Friday, June 9, 2006 - 12:28 am:

Congrats!! 6/6/06 wasn't all that bad of a day,was it??? Your Nathan's b'day will be a easy day to remember
Can't wait to see pics!

By Christylee on Friday, June 9, 2006 - 12:54 am:

CONGRATS to you all! I can't wait to see pics, I bet big sister is just in awe of him!

By Jackie on Friday, June 9, 2006 - 05:08 am:

congratulations

By Karen~admin on Friday, June 9, 2006 - 05:53 am:

Congratulations Melissa. Can't wait to see pics!!!!!

By Ilovetom on Friday, June 9, 2006 - 06:48 am:

Congratulations!

It doesn't seem like that long since you were announcing this.

By Brooke327 on Friday, June 9, 2006 - 07:20 am:

Congratulations!!!!

By Mom2three1968 on Friday, June 9, 2006 - 07:41 am:

Congratulations!!!!!! Enjoy your little blue bundle!!!

By Bemerry84 on Friday, June 9, 2006 - 08:39 am:

Congratulations on your new bundle of joy!!!!

By Dandjmom on Friday, June 9, 2006 - 08:59 am:

Congtratulations to you, Kaitlyn, and your DH. Welcome to the world Nathan.

Can't wait to see pic's, but I know that you need your rest. Take care.

By Sunny on Friday, June 9, 2006 - 09:04 am:

Congratulations!!!

By Conni on Friday, June 9, 2006 - 09:12 am:

How exciting!! So glad to hear things went well for you and baby Nathan!

Congrats on your new baby boy!

By Missymelissy on Friday, June 9, 2006 - 09:21 am:

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

Welcome baby Nathan!

By Tayjar on Friday, June 9, 2006 - 09:41 am:

Congratualtions! Welcome to the world, Nathan.

By Kym on Friday, June 9, 2006 - 10:08 am:

Congratulations Melissa! Can't wait for the update and some photos!

By Yjja123 on Friday, June 9, 2006 - 10:44 am:

Melissa, Congratulations on your new bundle of joy!

By Angellew on Friday, June 9, 2006 - 12:09 pm:

Congratulations and welcome Nathan!!!!

By Boxzgrl on Friday, June 9, 2006 - 01:49 pm:

Thanks for all the congrats!!!!

I posted a few pictures in the photo section.

By Hlgmom on Friday, June 9, 2006 - 02:20 pm:

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Tunnia on Friday, June 9, 2006 - 02:58 pm:

Congratulations!!! He is so cute!

By Dana on Friday, June 9, 2006 - 08:19 pm:

How wonderful. Enjoy your new addition.

By Kim on Friday, June 9, 2006 - 08:47 pm:

Congrats to you and your family!!!!!

By Pamt on Friday, June 9, 2006 - 10:48 pm:

Congratulations!!

By Marcia on Friday, June 9, 2006 - 11:16 pm:

Congrats!

By Bea on Saturday, June 10, 2006 - 12:58 am:

Wonderful news. He's a nice healthy size. Congratulations!!

By Happynerdmom on Saturday, June 10, 2006 - 09:57 am:

Congratulations!! I'm off to see his pictures....

By Enchens on Saturday, June 10, 2006 - 02:56 pm:

OHHH! I love it when babies are born! Congratulations, Melissa. I'm off to see pictures too.

By Boxzgrl on Saturday, June 10, 2006 - 03:23 pm:

Thank You all!! I appreciate all the congrats.

By Kay on Saturday, June 10, 2006 - 10:14 pm:

I haven't had a chance to come in here much lately, but I wanted you to know that I am SO excited for all of you! I wish you all the best of everything!

By Mrsheidi on Saturday, June 10, 2006 - 10:17 pm:

YYEEEEEAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!! His picture is precious too! How are you feeling?

By Beth on Sunday, June 11, 2006 - 02:22 pm:

Glad for you all! Have fun with him. He is cute!

By Debbie on Monday, June 12, 2006 - 09:58 am:

Congratulations!! I can't wait to check out his pictures!

By Bobbie~moderatr on Monday, June 12, 2006 - 02:54 pm:

Glad he finally made it.. Hope you are both doing okay...

By Eve on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 08:03 am:

Congratulations, Melissa! Enjoy your little boy--they are wonderful!

By Rayanne on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 08:33 am: