Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Introducing...Baby J!

Baby J was born November 8, weighed 7lb 15oz, and is 20.5 inches long!

We got the call that the birth mom, K, was in labor at 1:40 on Monday morning. Our case worker told us that K wanted us to come to the hospital, so we grabbed our stuff and left. When we got to the hospital, we visited with K and her mom for a few minutes, and then hung out in the waiting room. Shortly before K was ready to start pushing, her mom came out and told us that if we were comfortable with it, we were invited to come into the delivery room. We were so grateful to get that opportunity! We were also able to meet two of K's sisters and her BIL, so it was neat for us to get to know more of her family.

Once J was born, I was able to cut the umbilical cord. K wanted us to be as involved with him as we could, so we were there when he was getting cleaned up, and then I was the first one to hold him, give him his bottle, and his first bath. K also wanted us to room in at the hospital, so we were able to have our own room and have J stay with us.

K and her mom came down to see J on Monday night. My FIL and his wife happened to be there at the same time, so I think it was good for K to see that baby J already has so many family members that love him.

K wanted to sign the relinquishment papers as soon as possible, which is 24* after delivery in Utah. Shortly before signing, she and her mom came down to our room again to hold J. I am so glad that we were able to spend a little bit of time with her in the hospital. I honestly have so much love and respect for K. She is such an amazing person!
We spent 48* in the hospital with J before he was discharged...meaning we just got home with him this afternoon. The only eventful thing that has happened is that his bilirubin level started to increase, so he had to come home with the bilirubin lights. It stinks that we have to keep him on them for so long, because then I can't hold him as much as I want!

I think that it is finally starting to sink in that I am a mom and DH is a dad. Part of it still seems like a dream that is just too good to be true. It is hard to believe that it REALLY happened...it just seems so surreal. DH and I love J so much already, and that bond just continues to grow stronger.


The hospital where J was born does newborn photography for all the new babies. When we first heard about it, we didn't think that we would end up wanting to buy any of the pictures, but they did such a good job, we just couldn't resist!

24 comments:

  1. What a wonderful 48 hours you have had. He is beautiful!!!!!!!!!!

    I am sorry about the bilirubin. I hope that goes down quickly.

    That is a great picture of your family.

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  2. Great pics! He is so beautiful!!!! I am so happy for you!

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  3. So excited for you! This part of your story is nearly identical to ours. I'm so glad you guys got to be in the room. Hooray for wonderful birth mothers, and beautiful babies. I wish you all the best!!

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  4. These photos are precious! Congrats again, I'm so thrilled for you both.

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  5. I love those pictures! And that is so cool that the BM let you guys be such a part of the birth--cutting the cord and everything! :-)

    Congratulations, mom, dad!

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  6. What a happy story:) and what a perfect little boy!!!!!

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  7. your story just brought tears to my eyes. I am so happy for you and your family. It takes a special person to allow another women to become a mom. Congrats! Your little one is adorable

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  8. AWESOME! I looooove the photos and love hearing about your experience! Congrats!!!

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  9. Wow, so amazing! He is so sweet. Congratulations!

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  10. Reading this made me cry. I am so, so happy for you and DH. CONGRATULATIONS!

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  11. Awww... he is beautiful. That is so awesome that K included you so much in the birth experience. Congrats again!

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  12. He is beautiful! I can't believe how quickly this all happened! Oh and that last picture of the three of yours just heart melting!!

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  13. Congratulations!!! The pictures are simply amazing I cannot believe a hospital took them :)

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  14. Congratulations!! He is beautiful! The hospital does good work. Wow...the hospitals around here have nothing like that.

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  15. Congratulations! Enjoy every moment!

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  16. I am de-lurking for this one! He is gorgeous. Congratulations! They did a wonderful job with the pictures.

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  17. He is so beautiful! Congratulations, again! Wooohooo!

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  18. Congrats! What a beautiful family!!!

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  19. This is such a wonderful birth story! It all sounds wonderful!!! I'm so happy for all of you.

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  20. Congratulations! That is such a beautiful family picture.

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  21. Congratulations :) this is amazing news!!

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  22. Beautiful pictures - congratulations to you all!

    (via ICLW, #102)

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