A Belated Baby Announcement

Finally, I'm back. I have been caught up in a whirlwind of baby-life.

Our little bundle of joy arrived on August 1st after a complicated labor, and finally a c-section. It wasn't what I had imagined for a birth story, but it's amazing to me now how little the journey matters once the destination is reached.

Our son (nickname coming soon, once I think of a good one), has been a complete joy. He is not really that difficult of a baby, and I've enjoyed having him so much. I have spent the last 3-1/2 weeks incredibly busy, first I spent 4 days in the hospital, and then I was bogged down with two rounds of well-meaning grandparent visits. We have only had a few days to ourselves since he was born, so I'm excited to see what it will be like now that we are alone. My husband is back at work (and has been for most of the last several weeks), and it's just quiet and peaceful here in the house today as little one snoozes away at his second nap of the day.

I will post my birth story soon. Although it didn't turn out quite the way I had hoped, I just loved the experience and sometimes get sort of sad that it's over. You can never again experience that very first time in labor. It's so pure and unexpected. It is such a bonding experience with your spouse and it is so precious since there are no real distractions (like older children who need to be cared for) to interrupt the beauty of the event. I loved it and I can't wait to share with my husband and son all the upcoming events, milestones, holidays and experiences.