We are happy to announce the arrival of our son!
He was born on April 19 at 8:35 am at Presbyterian Saint Luke's Family Birthplace. He was very healthy at 7 pounds, 3 ounces and 19.5 inches long with APGAR scores of 7 and 9! His birth went extremely well with mom in only 5 hours of drug-free hard labor (yay Bradley classes!). Dad was an indispensable coach - we couldn't have done it without him!
Dad had the privilege of cutting the cord, accompanying Bruce to his circumcision and exams, and performing his first diaper change! Bruce stayed in our room with us, so we were given plenty of family bonding time. The nurses, midwives, and lactation consultants at PSL taught us so much while we were there! Dr. Foust did a wonderful job during delivery, afterward, and during Bruce's circumcision. We are blessed to have had such an experienced team of professionals working with us as we start our family.
We are now at home after a couple of days in the hospital. Willow already loves her little brother - Chloe isn't quite sure yet, however. Here are some pictures of what we've been doing the last few days. I know it seems like we've fallen off the earth, but we will return to the outside soon enough. Thank you for your patience as we ignore the phone and take our time returning messages. We appreciate that everyone shares our excitement! The three of us are taking some time to get to know each other. We have a lot to do, learn, and celebrate!
Bruce came complete with 10 fingers
He was born on April 19 at 8:35 am at Presbyterian Saint Luke's Family Birthplace. He was very healthy at 7 pounds, 3 ounces and 19.5 inches long with APGAR scores of 7 and 9! His birth went extremely well with mom in only 5 hours of drug-free hard labor (yay Bradley classes!). Dad was an indispensable coach - we couldn't have done it without him!
Dad had the privilege of cutting the cord, accompanying Bruce to his circumcision and exams, and performing his first diaper change! Bruce stayed in our room with us, so we were given plenty of family bonding time. The nurses, midwives, and lactation consultants at PSL taught us so much while we were there! Dr. Foust did a wonderful job during delivery, afterward, and during Bruce's circumcision. We are blessed to have had such an experienced team of professionals working with us as we start our family.
We are now at home after a couple of days in the hospital. Willow already loves her little brother - Chloe isn't quite sure yet, however. Here are some pictures of what we've been doing the last few days. I know it seems like we've fallen off the earth, but we will return to the outside soon enough. Thank you for your patience as we ignore the phone and take our time returning messages. We appreciate that everyone shares our excitement! The three of us are taking some time to get to know each other. We have a lot to do, learn, and celebrate!
Bruce came complete with 10 fingers
And 10 beautiful toes
Here he is in his first picture ever!
Post natural childbirth - yikes!
First family pic with the new addition
Daddy and Bruce get some bonding time just after birth
Proud, yet tired - Mommy and Bruce
Lookout world - here he is!
Bruce waves "hello" to all of you!
Coach's recovery from childbirth
Mommy PLEASE stop taking my picture!
Bruce with the world's best role model
Daddy and the diaper change (part one of infinity)
Our snug bug on a rug
Us recovering at home (this is why we haven't returned your calls :) )
Cozy in the Moses basket
Bruce and Mommy after the first doctor's appointment
More sleeping - maybe we will get a picture with his eyes open someday!
3 comments:
Yay! I think I've checked your page about 50 times since I got your hospital announcement checking for more pictures! He's beautiful!!! Yay natural childbirth!! Way to go Coach!!
Congratulations, Holly, Jerret and Baby Bruce! I love the name! Can't wait to meet him!!
Guestbook comments from PSL's Welcome Newborn site:
Congratulations!! I was wondering if you would name him after your dads. I trust you are all doing well!
Joanna Mason jojo310@comcast.net
Colorado Springs, CO
Ditto with the CONGRATULATIONS! We are so happy for you Jerret and Holly. May your years be filled with lots of peace, joy and family fun. Your child was beautifully and wonderfully made by God. Every good and perfect gift is from above - coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights. Welcome to our world Baby Bruce Michael!
Uncle Daryl & Auntie Chris Eastburg deastburg@comcast.net
St. Louis Park, MN
Jerret, and Holly, Congrats on the new baby, I and thrilled for all of you. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon, Take care of yourselves, "try to get some rest" Talk to you soon. Debbie 'Your Bradley Teacher
Debbie Pettit Pmorrison580@msn.com
morrison, Colo
What a sweet little boy! What a nice tribute to your Dads, that is awesome. We'll be checking your blog for more pictures. Take care and hope to see him before he is grown. Have Joanna call me and maybe I can come see him when you are in town. Congratulations! Tell your Mom congratulations, too. Shirley Weaver
Shirley Weaver sbweaver@juno.com
Colorado Springs, Co
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