Saturday, April 17, 2010

Meet Emmett Andrew!






Emmett Andrew arrived on April 16! He followed his big brother's example and made a speedy entrance...I had my first contraction at midnight, my water broke at 1:30, we checked in at the hospital at 2:30 and Emmett greeted the world at 3:28 AM. He weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and measures 20 1/2 inches long. He has a full head of beautiful blonde hair and reminds us a lot of Eli as a newborn!
Our midwife was amazing and the labor and delivery couldn't have gone better! The only hang up we had was the not one, but two times I passed out! I've never passed out before, but apparently the precipitous labor, followed by standing up to quickly to walk to the bathroom will do that to you! It was a strange experience for sure! Poor Shane, he said it scared him to death. But otherwise, everything went so well, they let us come home early!
My Mom arrived in the night to take care of Eli and brought him up to meet Emmett first thing. There is nothing that explain how it felt to watch Eli kiss his new baby brother for the first time. Eli is very much taken with Emmett and is wonderfully affectionate and gentle with him.
We've had lots of visitors, both at the hospital and here, so I'll try to post more pictures later.

8 comments:

Sneva Family said...

Man, you and your fast labors! He is adorable, so glad everyone is home, happy & healthy! Looking forward to chatting with you... when you have time. ;-)

6Miles said...

The Miles family congratulates you!! He is such a good looking little guy! Thanks for putting up the pictures.

Jeff, Rebekah, Chloe, and Wyatt said...

He is a beautiful baby!! We are so excited to see pics of him! Can't wait to see him in person!

Boyd Family said...

He is positively beautiful! Congratulations to all of you. Enjoy your new bundle!

Dave and RoCherra said...

I've been thinking of you all week and finally heard there was a new little one during meeting this afternoon. He's so precious... and cute! Absolutely perfect! We will be excited to meet him.

Shaun and Emily said...

Congrats! It will be fun to see the whole family this summer...

Elissa & Logan said...

Congrats to this beautiful family! he sure is one perfect, charming baby! I agree....sooo lucky with the labor! Some women... ;)
Enjoy your first days at home!

Jason, Sarah, Tristan, Wade, and Owen said...

Deanna, he is so precious! Congratulations!!! Enjoy again the special first moments with your little guy, I hate to say that they go fast...because everyone says that...but I'm reminded again with my little one that it is so true!!!!!