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These three big kids...
Would like to introduce you to the newest little addition to our family.
James Franklin Bayles8 lbs 7 oz
20"
born 1/16/10
He ended up arriving 12 days later than expected and definitely had us on our toes the last 2 months. In the weeks leading up to his due date, he flipped from head down to breech more times than I can count. He finally got into position (and stayed there) four days before he was due. Then began the two weeks of waiting - which really ended up being two weeks of trying to do everything possible to induce labor naturally so that I could avoid a hospital induction. Mercifully, two days before my scheduled induction, the little guy was born.
Labor began around 5pm on Saturday. At 10:00pm we arrived at the birthing center and I was dilated to 6cm. Things went pretty quickly and he was born about 90 minutes later. It was my first water birth and it was just as wonderful as I had hoped it would be. My recovery has been so quick - no tearing or excess bleeding and I feel fantastic! It has been such a blessing.
We were VERY surprised and incredibly pleased to have a BOY! Derek and I were so convinced that we were having a little girl - he even came home in a PINK carseat. :) He has been such a sweet baby (they all are) and I can't get enough of his little dimples.
Check my Mom's blog for more darling pictures. She is amazing!
14 comments:
I LOVE IT!!! I'm soooooo glad things went well with the delivery and that you were able to have a good experience. I'm definitely thrilled that you are recovering so well! That boy is just gorgeous. I can't get over those dimples! What an angel!! Congratulations!! :)
His dimples are to die for! You'll never be able to say no to that face. Love your birth story and so glad he's here!
That is one darrrrling baby. But, all of your kids are darling. If your mom doesn't enter this picture in some kind of contest, you are missing out on a million dollar winner!! Oh, wait. You already have the biggest prize of all, so just enjoy those adorable children!
He's gorgeous! I'm happy for you that everything went well, too. Congrats Jenny and Derek and kids!
Thanks Jenny for inviting me to come! I LOVE YOUR FAMILY!!! James is as sweet as he looks. What a super baby.
I don't know if I've ever awwwwwwwed over a newborn before. You guys made one pretty, pretty baby.
Congratulations!! I'm glad everything went well and that you didn't have to induce. Such a beautiful baby. And healthy too! What a blessing!
THERE are those dimples I've been waiting to see!
We are so happy for your family. Congratulations! Can I come see him soon? No, really. I'm coming.
I am glad he finally came on his own!! You are such a trooper for waiting so long! I am glad the birth went so well. We are having #5 this summer and are letting it be a surprise. James is beautiful!
Love Sarah (Macdonald) Cook
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE those cute little dimples!!! Your kids are all so stinkin' cute! I checked out your mom's blog...It looks like that day was quite busy for your family. And you're right, she's an AMAZING photographer! By the way, speaking of AMAZING... I noticed in your family picture that your mom took that you look AMAZING! I'm not even kidding! I would never guess you had just had a baby. Way to go, girl!
Oh, my, what an adorable baby, and I can't believe your mom caught that expression. What a treasure! Congratulations! I'm so glad things went well.
What a beauty (in a very masculine way of course)! I'm so, so, so glad to hear everything went well and you're feeling good. You deserved it!
How the heck did I miss this?! I'm sure I've checked your blog since you posted this. CONGRATULATIONS, BAYLES! Enjoy that new handsome boy!
Congratulations Jen! He is beautiful. It's been a while since I've checked your blog but your kids are darling.
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