Introducing.....

Our little boy, Michael! He was 6 lbs. and 15 oz. and 20.5 inches long. He was two weeks early! Both of my kids were born during the 38th week, and I'm not going to complain about that! :) But I'm afraid it's set in my head that's as long as pregnancies are supposed to be. I could be severely disappointed on the next one.

Everything went really smoothly with the delivery and recovery. I had been having lots of contractions for 2 days and they got more consistent and stronger. By time I got checked into the hospital, I was already at a 6. After pushing for just 10 minutes (quite different from my 3 1/2 hours with Isabelle), he came into the world showing off his great set of lungs. We're both doing great.

It was great being able to hold him after he was born. It's amazing how much you can love someone so soon!





His hair actually isn't red, although it sure looks like it in this picture. He's got dark brown just like everyone else in our family.


Here we are hanging out at the hospital. I have really felt good after this one. With all the swine flu stuff, kids under 14 can't come visit. I was really disappointed Isabelle couldn't come visit. I know it's for the best, but Mike and I have missed her terribly. I'm ready for the family to be together. I can't wait to see how Isabelle "meets" him.