Our sweet little Damon was born on Friday, December 11th at 1:36pm. I was induced into labor that morning at 5:00am. He weighed 8lbs 5oz and was 21 inches long. We were very suprised by his size. I was much smaller with this pregnancy than with the others, and the doctor predicted that he would be in the upper sixes lower sevens. Dr. Robinson was the doctor who delivered him.
This was by far the easiest delivery I have had. Thank goodness! The epidural was wonderful, and I didn't feel a thing once I got it. I even asked if I could take some home! Terry and my mom were there during the delivery, and the kids got to come later that evening to meet there new little brother. Blake was a little "standoffish" at first, but now really seems to love him. Every now and then I will find him sitting next to Damon just rubbing his head or sometimes just giving him a little kiss on the forehead. I am really glad he his warming up to him, and I know he will be a great big brother to him and they will be the best of buds. Ashlyn has always been excited about having a baby brother so we knew she wouldn't need any time getting use to him. The first thing she said at the hospital was, "how long do we get to keep the baby?" We told her forever, so she was pretty happy about that. She loves to hold Damon and feed him his bottle. She also likes to give him his binky, but he hasn't really seemed to like it so far. We are just so excited that he his finally here. He is such a sweet little guy, and I personally think he is the cutest little baby in the world! We just love him to death! He's a keeper!
*Just on a side note... when Damon was first born, he had the funniest cry. It was like this high pitch little girl scream. So cute! Terry says it sounded like a cow elk call. (Not that I have any clue what that would sound like.) But his cry has changed a bit. Still cute, just different. (Although, it really isn't that cute at 3:00 in the morning!!)
Just a few hours old.
He looks like he has been in a fight in this picture!
Proud big sister!
Proud big brother!
He is so adorable! I can't believe you were at church on Sunday. You are CRAZY!!! (and brave!) If you ever need a break or a nap please call me! Avrie would love to play with your kids for an afternoon and I remember how TIRING those first few weeks are. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteHe really is so cute!!! You guys do know how to have beautiful children. I am so glad that things went well. Still can't believe how big he was, you looked so small for having such a big baby! Please call me if you need a break!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! He is such a sweet little guy.
ReplyDeleteHe's so beautiful!! Congrats again! And I'm so happy your pregnancy went great. LOVE YOU GUYS!
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