He's Here!

It has been just over a week since Charlie was born and it has been a whirlwind of happiness, late nights and pretty much everything else you can think of! It's amazing how much your life can change in a moment.

Here he is!

Charles David

Oct 22, 2009
Born 1:38 PM
8 lbs 3 oz
18-3/4" long

Our handsome boy Charlie!

I just LOVE his hair!

Here's the story:
We checked into the hospital the evening of Oct 21st.

We were being induced so I was put on cervidil to start the labor. My doctor really did a great job. The labor started very slowly and progessed wonderfully. It went as smoothly as I imagine it could have. I'm not saying it was easy...oh no, but we got through it without any complications.

My expectations for labor were this: I will be in so much pain I'll think I'm going to die. Right when I think I can't take it anymore, the baby will be born. Yep, that's pretty much how it went! I got an epidural so most of the labor went by easily. It definitely helped with the contraction pains, but I was surprised at how much I felt once I was almost fully dilated and while pushing. But it was all worth it once Charlie was here.

First few moments together
Daddy & Charlie

Our hospital stay was wonderful. I loved the nurses and it was definitely nice having staff bring medicine, food, etc whenever I needed it.

Hanging out in the hospital

But by the end of our stay we were ready to be home!

Getting ready to leave

Heading out!
My mom was able to come out on the 20th and left on the 28th. It was a HUGE help having her here! She cooked, cleaned, stayed up during the night...I'm so glad she came out. Thanks mom! We miss you!

Isn't he beautiful?

I can't believe he's ours. I keep staring at him thinking, "was he really inside me?" It's just a miracle. I've been waiting for this time my whole life and am so happy it is finally here!