Our newest little one was born last friday, December 18th at 8:00am. He weighed 8lbs. 5 oz and 20 3/4 inches long. I waited to blog until we had named him, which took some time. In fact, we gave him one name and realized we were still referring to him as 'the baby', so spent a couple more days deciding.
We had Calvin here at home and he was born underwater in a special birthing tub. It was a neat experience. For me much better than the hospital to be in the comforting environment of my own room with wonderful midwives assisting. Active labor started about 4:00 am and then 4 hours later he was born.
I was very happy to be finally holding my sweet little guy after going past my due date. It was all worth it to have him in my arms. Ü
And Kirt was a great labor coach. But, it took its toll on him as hours after the birth here he is taken a little rest time with his new son.
Taft and Brigham were the first of the siblings to meet their new brother. Taft said: "He's as cute as a puppy, but with not fur". Briggy just 'lubs him' and asks to pet him on the head all the time.
Elaine is a great big sister and can't hold her little brother enough. She was at school when he was born, but came right in to see him when she got home.
Dallin also was at school, but when he got home he peeked in the room to make sure it was a boy and not a girl and then took off to a friends house. (I guess, just making sure his life was unchanged) Later, though he was eager to hold him and get aquainted.
This was taken later, but Brigham is so sweet and loves to give Calvin kisses.
Right now, Mom is just enjoying spending time with little Calvin and getting used to a newborn around and recovering from delivery. Also, I am very thankful Kirt's parents are in town helping entertain the other kids and help around the house. I don't know how I'll do it all when they leave. But, it is a great blessing to have this new little one finally in our family. Ü
We had Calvin here at home and he was born underwater in a special birthing tub. It was a neat experience. For me much better than the hospital to be in the comforting environment of my own room with wonderful midwives assisting. Active labor started about 4:00 am and then 4 hours later he was born.
I was very happy to be finally holding my sweet little guy after going past my due date. It was all worth it to have him in my arms. Ü
And Kirt was a great labor coach. But, it took its toll on him as hours after the birth here he is taken a little rest time with his new son.
Taft and Brigham were the first of the siblings to meet their new brother. Taft said: "He's as cute as a puppy, but with not fur". Briggy just 'lubs him' and asks to pet him on the head all the time.
Elaine is a great big sister and can't hold her little brother enough. She was at school when he was born, but came right in to see him when she got home.
Dallin also was at school, but when he got home he peeked in the room to make sure it was a boy and not a girl and then took off to a friends house. (I guess, just making sure his life was unchanged) Later, though he was eager to hold him and get aquainted.
This was taken later, but Brigham is so sweet and loves to give Calvin kisses.
Right now, Mom is just enjoying spending time with little Calvin and getting used to a newborn around and recovering from delivery. Also, I am very thankful Kirt's parents are in town helping entertain the other kids and help around the house. I don't know how I'll do it all when they leave. But, it is a great blessing to have this new little one finally in our family. Ü
10 comments:
He is so adorable. Congrats!! I wish you a speedy recovery and as much sleep as possible ;)
Melody, he is darling! What a fun little Christmas present. Congrats.
He is so cute! Congrats to you and your family! Hope you are resting while you can ;) congrats again
He is precious Melody and you look great!
Oh Melody, he is so perfect and wonderful! I'm so happy for you and your family and happy to hear that everything went well. You are looking great! I bet you all LUB him much!
I love the "new" name. Daniel was cute but Calvin is adorable. Just keep him away from any Hobbes and you should be fine. Well done on a most beautiful birth. I am glad you have joined the "homebirthing" world.
He's darling and what sweet siblings he has♥ I'm so glad to hear you had a nice delivery and that everything went well. Congrats!!!!!
Wow, congratulations! You have a beautiful family. Love all the photos! Now you have your own basketball team! :-)
Congratulations! He is a beautiful baby. I am glad you had a good birthing experience. Yay waterbirth!
i'm hoping you get e-mails with new comments. love to have a new blog to distract me right now. thanks for directing me here. you mentioned you were overdue; what was your original due date? mine was december 11th.
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