Well, "baby week" turned out to be a little more dramatic than anticipated, starting with a failed amnio (two, actually) throwing a c-section in there and a heck of a lot of scar tissue (resulting in a ruptured bladder), and ending with me being the not-so-proud owner of a catheter bag that is basically attached to me for another week.
BUT, there is a new man in my life and I am completely smitten. He was finally born on Thursday, July 15th at 7 lbs 5 oz. There was a split second in the operating room when Spencer and I heard him cry and we shared a quick glance that I know expressed some incredible relief, as well as a tear or two, before he was swept off to be cleaned up. I wonder what those last final minutes were like for him before he was born. I know they were emotional for me. I know he's been well taken care of.
He is so sweet, loves to be held, and reminds me a lot of his older brother. The kids adore him, and I finally made it home from the hospital today so we are all together again. There is something so special in the home when there's a new baby. I don't think much can come closer to heaven.
I hope I can recover quickly, because it's summer and I have stuff I want to do! For now, I'm off to hold this little guy some more.
27 comments:
Congratulations!!!!! He's BEAUTIFUL!
Woo hoo!!! You guys have such cute kids!
So, so excited for you. He is adorable and I'm glad you're soaking up every minute with him! It's funny how you can just sit and watch them sleep for so long. Hope the recovery goes well and quickly!
Cheri, he's absolutely adorable!!! I'm so happy that y'all are all home together:) Hopefully, you can loose your new "friend" soon!
I am so excited to meet him!
Super cute!
So happy for you!!! Sorry about the not so fun part, though... Hopefully that gets better SOON! I hope your mom takes good care of you! (I know she will!)
Catherine called and told me you had had him!! Congrats-he is darling! I hope you recover quickly and I am sorry that it was so traumatic again.
We are super ready to miss this little guy! Congrats!
yay!! congrats!! he is so adorable. i'm sooo happy for you guys!
Congrats! He is ADORABLE. I'm glad that you are all home together now and I hope your recovery goes well.
Tyler looks like such a happy big brother in that picture--so sweet! Enjoy your new little guy. They sure don't stay tiny for long!
Oh Cheri!! Congrats, congrats, congrats. He is just beautiful! We couldn't be more happy for you and Spencer. Thank heaven Tanner made it here safe and sound. Know that we're thinking of you and praying for your quick recovery. Oh how I love these precious newborn days. Enjoy every second for me!! :)
P.s.--what were his stats?
xoxo
sorry! 7 lbs 5 oz, 20 inches, EXACTLY what tyler was when he was born. and he was born at 12:36 pm (all 3 were born between noon and 1:30 p.m.).
I'm so thrilled for you! He is a beautiful baby. I hope you recover quickly and can enjoy the summer with your cute little ones!
Congratulations!! I am so excited for you guys!
Congratulations!! I am so excited for you guys!
I just spent last week at girls' camp and am so glad to have this blog to read today! Yippee!
We're so excited for you! What a cute kid. One of these days the kids will have to meet. Congrats again!
Congrats!!! We are so excited for you and your little family. He looks adorable!
We are so happy for you guys and that all is well! Congrats!!
I love the brothers picture! So fun! Hope you are feeling well!!
I am a slacker for not having sent my congratulations until now!
We are so happy for you, wish we could be there to hug you and Spencer, and sneak in a snuggle with little Tanner. I love the picture of he and his big bro.
Congrats Wirthlins!!! xoxo, Tiff Tong
totally cried, reading this... he is beautiful! congrats to you, spencer and the kids.
Congrats--he looks wonderful, enjoy him!! Hope you are feeling well.
Hey! I've been out of town and out of touch with cyber space. CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I'm sorry to hear that things didn't go as smoothly as you (we all) would have liked, but so glad you have your sweet Tanner. What a cutie!
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