I know it's been 8 days & all but we now have a little one that takes all of our time and attention. Mostly because he's so freakin adorable. So we went to the hospital last Wednesday night for me to be induced since I wasn't progressing very well. My sister-in-law Shannon said it was because my body didn't know I was pregnant, given my easy pregnancy, so it wasn't doing anything. My doctor broke my water the next morning at 7 and a mere 5 hours and 6 minutes later, he was here. Daniel Gerald Brinkerhoff was born at 12:06 pm on Thursday, May 8th. He was 8 pounds 13.6 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. Can I just tell you that it was seriously torture to not be able to see or hold your baby right away. I had to wait until they cleaned him all up and wrapped him & it seemed like an hour!!! He's perfect. It is a completely surreal feeling though, realizing that you actually have a baby. I mean you know for 9 months you are but once he's here, you can't actually believe it. He went to the doctor's today & he's not lost any weight since we left the hospital but he's already grown an inch. The doctor said he's in perfect health. We've had a couple of rough patches, we've all 3 been frustrated at times, and I've had some emotional breakdowns (very unusual for me, but as Julie says, normal is completely different now) but the last 2 days have been a lot better. I think he's finally starting to get used to, you know, being alive and all. A big thank you to LouAnne for flying down here to help with the labor and spend time with us and a big thank you to my mom for helping with the labor, being at the hospital as much as she could (and probably times she couldn't), all her help at home this week, and for answering all my inane questions. Plus, thanks to Auntie Becca & Lindsay for helping out in the afternoons and for Lindsay & Julie for listening to me, answering questions, and offering advice & reassurance. We can't wait for everyone to meet Daniel and we look forward to the baby blessing in July! Welcome to our crazy family, baby Daniel!
He LOVED getting his hair washed
Daniel in his Bronco gear already!
Daniel, Daddy, Mommy, & Grandmas
At home with Daddy
Daniel watching American Idol
Making silly faces! Matt calls this one Danny's cross-eyed "O" face.
Taking a nap with Daddy
This is quite possibly my favorite picture right now and I submit that this photo could totally be on some ad somewhere he's so freakin cute!!!
PS - Is it weird to anyone else that Matt is a daddy and I'm a Mommy? Weird!!!
5 comments:
Oh my gosh, he is so freakin cute! I love the cross eyed O face. He was really into American Idol! And that last picture is super adorable! Yeah, it's weird that you're a mommy now and Matt's a daddy, but I'll get used to it. Call me anytime, I'm good for it!
Yay! We're so excited! Those pics are so cute. It's not weird that your parents. I know it can feel weird though. He's a cutie. Congrats!
Congrats! He is super cute and such great facial expressions already! We have been thinking and keeping you family in our prayers all week and hope you are recovering well. Take care!
He is soooo cute but I knew you and Matt would have a beautiful baby with dark hair! I am so excited to meet him!
he's so cute!!! congrats you guys!! we are looking forward to coming to the blessing. i especially like the funny face pics- a good laugh. :] hang in there erin, the first one is rough- the goodness for all your wonderful family! xoxo
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