Sunday, August 23, 2009

Happy Birthday Brendan Christopher!

Brendan Christopher
joined our family on August 18, 2009 via a planned c-section.
(And an unplanned visit to labor and delivery the day before with strong contractions.)
He weighed 9 pounds 2 ounces and was 21.5 inches long.
When they lifted him from my belly, it felt like they were removing a bowling ball.
I could instantly take a deep breath for the first time in months!
(Except I think I waited to breathe until I heard he was healthy and happy.)

The wait in the recovery room seemed to take forever.
I couldn't wait to get him into my arms to snuggle and kiss him.

Megan was excited to meet her new baby brother.

She kept saying, "Awww. He's so cute. Look, he has a nose. Eyes. Ears."

And John was a proud papa too.

Welcome to our family baby boy.

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10 comments:

  1. Kristina P.August 23, 2009 at 6:25 PM

    He is so cute and chubby! Congrats!

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  2. SaraAugust 23, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    How adorable Lisa...and you look spectacular after having a c-section! Love you!!

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  3. Ruth DunkmanAugust 23, 2009 at 7:54 PM

    Thanks for sharing, Lisa! Now you can officially take a few days off and sleep & recover. We love you!

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  4. CassieAugust 23, 2009 at 8:04 PM

    Congratulations!!

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  5. MaryAugust 23, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    Yay! Pictures! I'm so happy for you - hope you're recovering well and not too sleep-deprived. Brendan is absolutely precious!!

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  6. SusieAugust 23, 2009 at 8:33 PM

    Lisa he is adorable! Welcome my new little cousin!

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  7. KatiAugust 23, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    Congratulations! He is adorable!!

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  8. Green Mountain LivingAugust 23, 2009 at 10:42 PM

    Absolutely Beautiful...God Bless!!

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  9. Laura ShiversAugust 24, 2009 at 12:48 AM

    Beautiful Boy! I am SO happy for all of you!! Please enjoy the moments and get lots of sleep!! Dust bunnies can wait.....

    Much Love, Laura and family

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  10. Positively Creative!August 27, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    WOW..Congrats!! He is sooo cute and what a chubs..you look great too..glad everything went well..have fun with your littlest man..!!

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