Wednesday, December 24, 2008

So surreal...

I am laying in the most uncomfortable hospital bed with this ridiculous nether region pain, and none of it matters b/c right beside me, sleeping like a baby, is my baby. Dawson Lee Ivie....and he's perfect, and this is what life is about.

Dawson made his appearance at 11:42am on December 23, 2008, screaming...which was amazing to hear!

Labor, was horrible...until the epidural...and then it was smooth sailing, until the pushing...no one told me how bad the pressure would be! I also had to push for almost two hours with no sleep and I was purely exhausted. But he is worth that and 97938498734 times more.

He was 7lbs 6 oz at birth and when checked 12 hours later, he hadn't changed, so that was great! He's feeding great and already soiled 4 diapers and wet another...he's just soooo amazing... and I'm already wrapped around his tiny fingers.

so this is love.

5 comments:

Kate said...

Congrats Mandie and Daniel! And welcome into the world Dawson!

:-) said...

Contrats Mandie!!! How far you've come, and I remember you taking the month off from ttc to avoid a Christmas baby, but wasn't it all worth it?! Can't wait to be in your shoes!

Chelsea said...

Congrats Mandie and Daniel! I can't wait to see his pictures!!! Isn't it the greatest feeling in the world? None of the pain matters - in fact, I can barely even remember the pain at all!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations Mandie!!!! I can't wait to see pictures!! Enjoy your beautiful Christmas gift!!!!

Pink Haired Momma said...

OMG!! Congrats to you!! I havent been checcking and I missed his announcement!! Woohoo!! He is here and for XMAS!!! How amazing!!! Happy Happy times for you and your family!!!!