Thursday, November 5, 2009

Finally posting!!

Sorry it's taken so long to post an update! I'm having quite a hard time figuring out how to post pictures!
So, you probably already know that Baby Lincoln is here! He was born on October 23rd at 2:55 pm. I was admitted on the 22nd, and pitocin was started at 6 am on the 23rd. After a long day of contractions (thank you epidural!) and a short 25 minutes of pushing, the little guy arrived! Wow, what a feeling! His little face was pretty bruised for the first day or so thanks to a quick descent, but otherwise, he was a perfectly healthy 7 pounds and 13 ounces! Not to mention a long 21.5 inches! Thank goodness they induced when they did or we may have had a monster baby!
My parents, Ashley's parents, Nathan and Kristen, Brad and Rebecca were all there to welcome little Mr. to the world! Unfortunately, the hospital rules kept us from having everyone in at once, but we cycled people in and out two at a time and it worked. Stressed ME out, but it worked.
Also, a great blessing was having my mom here for nearly a week! She got up with Lincoln during the nights, cleaned the house, did the dishes and laundry, and even cooked us meals! Ashley was so glad to have her here, I think more than anything because it kept me from stressing out! Ashley said he was sure she was glad to leave because she probably felt like a slave! Somehow I figure she wasn't quite ready to leave though....
I can't begin to explain how lucky Ashley and I are to have such a perfect little man! He has been such a good baby so far! Sleeping good (5-7 hours at a time at night), eating good, hardly ever cries! I'm definately getting spoiled and I'm sure our next one will be a hellian! We have had some wonderful company, and even some delicious meals delivered by friends over the last week or two. Again, what lucky people we are!
I have no way to explain how much I love this little guy... He is so perfect... And he's an October baby!
I'm sorry this post is a little scattered, I promise I'll post one that is a little more organized in the days to come. If you can believe it, I've just had a lot going on lately! Hope you enjoy the pics!!

4 comments:

Shanna said...

Lincoln is PRECIOUS!!! I am so happy for you that everything went so well!! Don't spoil him too much!!

Melissa said...

Wonderful pictures! Congratulations to the whole family; he's beautiful! Enjoy him - they grow up so fast!

The Stice's said...

You have a beautiful family! I can tell how proud everyone is of baby Lincoln! Congratulations!

Carol said...

How did I not know that you had a blog? Never fear. Adding you to my friends list as we speak! Lincoln is gorgeous! Congrats!

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