01Jun
I’d like you all to meet Michael David. Â He was born at 3:02 PM today. Â He weighed 8 lbs., 10 oz. and was 20.5 inches long. Â He’s a hunk of a baby! Â And let me tell you how good this kid smells. Â I can’t keep my nose off of him. Â He has been so quiet, too! Â I’ve had to wake him up to feed him. Â He just sleeps and looks around and soaks it all up. Â My kind of boy!
Right now, I’m all doped up on pain pills but I’m feeling great and am doing good. Â I’ll post a real post tomorrow, but I thought I’d at least blast out some pictures to hold you all over. Â Check out that hair!
1) Blayne: Omg! He is precious!!!!!! Congratulations!! As your new lurker, I am proud to be the first to congrats you! He is so handsome! Hence the fact that I am using lots and lots of exclamation points! YAY! (06.02.2009 12:01am)
2) elizabeth: THANK YOU for sharing him with all of us. he is gorgeous....what a head of hair!!!..lol.. WELCOME BABY MICHAEL. ♥ (06.02.2009 12:02am)
3) Ann: Congrats! I've been checking the site all day waiting for an update! Glad everything went well and you're all healthy! (06.02.2009 12:17am)
4) Sarah: Congratulations! I've been following your blog for a few weeks now and just wanted to say congrats! Enjoy your new little bundle :) (06.02.2009 12:32am)
5) Jayme: I think I have checked your blog about a million times today :) You and your little family look beautiful!!! So glad he is finally here and you can breath easier now :) I love all of his hair, so cute!!! Glad to hear you are doing good. Just take it easy and let everyone do anything and everything for you as long as possible!!! Relax and enjoy that amazing baby boy!!!! Hold on to every second that you can, it goes by sooooo fast!! (06.02.2009 12:45am)
6) Jayme: Oh and one more thing!! Beg someone to run to the bookstore for you and pick up "The Baby Book" by Dr.Sears and Sears!!! It is the manual that the hospital doesn't send home with you :) My son had a blocked tear duct, and I would have never known what it was if I hadn't had the book! It has everything you need to know up till the age of 2 years!!!! I highly recommend this book!!! (06.02.2009 12:48am)
7) Era: He's just gorgeous! You guys are a beautiful family. Congratulations! (06.02.2009 01:07am)
8) Lisa: Yay!!!! Congratulations!!! He is gorgeous :) (06.02.2009 01:10am)
9) Katrina: congrats! He is a cutie!!! (06.02.2009 01:17am)
10) Liz: Glad everyone is happy and healthy! He's so very precious!!! My thoughts have been with you all day! (06.02.2009 01:32am)
11) Michaela: Oh wow Katie! I know that I don't even need to tell a new mummy and daddy that their little boy is beautiful- but i'm sure you won't mind hearing it again! congratulations guys, enjoy the start of this beautiful time together, can't wait to hear all about it :) (06.02.2009 01:40am)
12) Cheryl in Nebraska: Welcome to the world, little man! Beautiful boy! (06.02.2009 01:52am)
13) faemom: Congradulations! He's beautiful! And don't worry all babies sleep almost all the time that first week. (06.02.2009 02:01am)
14) Laura: oh my goodness, Katie, he is beautiful! i've been thinking about you guys all day and checking for updates, i can't believe he is finally here! i'm so glad everything went well, and you must be one happy, tired new mama! congratulations. me and mine wish you and yours all the love and happiness in the world :) -Laura (06.02.2009 02:03am)
15) Liz, JM, and Leo: Yay! Welcome to the world Michael! We're so happy for you and glad things went well... And he's super cute!!! Love, The Mullers (06.02.2009 02:11am)
16) shionge: CONGRATULATION Folks!!!! What a joy....a bundle of joy for sure and we are glad to congratulated you on your wedding in America and here we are again...congratulating both of you as your embrace parenthood together :D Hooray!!! You are Mom & Dad now...enjoy this wonderful journey folks!!! :D Luv Betty, Darren, Bibiana & Shania SINGAPORE (06.02.2009 02:33am)
17) Chloe: Congrats!! I'm so glad for you!!! he's so cute!! Welcome Michael! (06.02.2009 02:38am)
18) amanda: Oh my goodness!!!!! Congratulations to you all!!!! He is adorable..almost makes me want another...note i said almost. :) Just gorgeous..and such a big healthy boy. Well done....x (06.02.2009 02:48am)
19) Jen: Congratulations!!! It's been an amazing journey! He's so handsome :). I absolutely love his hair! (06.02.2009 03:13am)
20) Julia: Congratulations Mama and Papa...He looks gorgeous. Love the hair. julie (06.02.2009 05:22am)
21) Thiaa__: Congratulations! He is sooo cute! :))) (06.02.2009 05:24am)
22) Jenn: Oh my goodness, Congrats!!!! I can't believe you were blogging hours after his birth - what a dedicated blogger you are! He is just beautiful! (06.02.2009 06:08am)
23) Libby: He is beautiful and perfect! You lucky things. Congratulations again. (06.02.2009 06:22am)
24) New reader: Congrats, he's adorable! (06.02.2009 06:27am)
25) Janie: Congrats! He's gorgeous! (06.02.2009 06:34am)
26) Emily: Wow! Look at all that hair!! He is such a beautiful baby! Congratulations!!! :) (06.02.2009 06:35am)
27) Summer: Beautiful!! (06.02.2009 07:22am)
28) Ilana J: Wow! We've all been waiting so long for this day! I'm so glad and relieved to see the bean is happy and healthy and so are you! Congratulations!!!! (06.02.2009 07:38am)
29) Joanie: He is so beautiful! What a little blessing! Congratulations Katie and Chris on that treasure! (06.02.2009 07:48am)
30) Gina: Ahh! Hello Micheal!! Chris and Katie, now the hard part begins! I look forward to reading this blog more than ever, you guys are an inspiration! I hope when I am ready for a baby, I will find the how-to manual here! Congratulations!! What a beautiful baby boy!! (06.02.2009 07:50am)
31) Deborah: CONGRATS! I can't believe he weighs that much! lol And has so much hair. He looks so good! (06.02.2009 07:58am)
32) Alisa: He's GORGEOUS! congratulations! (06.02.2009 08:06am)
33) Andie: Yay!! I'm so happy for people I've never met before :D Congrats to you and Chris!! (06.02.2009 08:13am)
34) Queen of Quirky: Yay! Is it creepy weird that I was actually thinking of you this week? He looks fantastic and so do you. Thanks for taking the time to update your blog. (06.02.2009 08:25am)
35) Sarah Barker: He is beautiful!! Aunt Sarah can't wait to hold him. LOVE the hair. :) (06.02.2009 08:27am)
36) kay: enjoy that baby, you really will wake up one day and wonder when he grew up. i know! 5 of mine have pulled that awful prank! http://randommusingsfrommypov.com (06.02.2009 08:29am)
37) Niki: Congratulations! He's adorable. My son's hair stuck up for months after he was born. We couldn't keep it down. My husband called him "Roosty" (rooster) sometimes because of it. (06.02.2009 08:45am)
38) Beth: Congratulations! He is adorable. Sniff all you want because some day he won't smell that way. (06.02.2009 08:53am)
39) Nancy: Oooh .. what a beautiful baby! And all that hair! And what a BIG baby! My boys were both born in summer and it was wonderful not to have to worry about cold weather with a newborn. I particularly like his name . . . Michael is my firstborn's middle name and David is my second son's first name. I'm fond of traditional names--no spelling explanations required. (06.02.2009 09:03am)
40) Marla: Awww... Congratulations. He's adorable. (06.02.2009 09:09am)
41) Claire: Congrats! He could not be cuter and I'm so glad everything went well. :) Hooray! (06.02.2009 09:11am)
42) Jes the Bes: Congratulations momma and daddy. He is a beautiful baby. (06.02.2009 09:15am)
43) Jennie: Congratulations! (06.02.2009 09:28am)
44) Emily: Well how freakin cute is he?! Congratulations! So happy for you guys! (06.02.2009 09:28am)
45) andrea: congratulations! the whole family looks great! hope you are feeling well from the surgery, it's not fun but it's definitely worth it! (06.02.2009 09:38am)
46) Julie: Oh my! My newest cousin is the most handsome little thing ever!! That hair is wonderful. Congrats to everyone. I bet Patty and David are still up on cloud 9~tell the new Grandparents hello!! Can't wait to see more pictures. ;) (06.02.2009 09:39am)
47) Casey: He is adorable! I love his hair. (06.02.2009 09:41am)
48) Sue V.: Congratulations - you make a very good looking little family! (06.02.2009 09:49am)
49) Christina Rhoades: Magical!! You wait 9 months and "Poof", he's here!! Congratulations! I am so excited for both of you. Welcome to the world of "Mommy and Daddy." He is beautiful!! (06.02.2009 09:51am)
50) Liesel: So amazing. Congratulations you two (three now)! Thank you for the update on everyone. I have been thinking about you guys. Great to hear everyone is happy and healthy. (06.02.2009 10:17am)
51) Jenn: congratulations!!! he is absolutely adorable and on a side note...you can say goodbye to your swollen ankles :) congrats again, enjoy every moments and don't forget to sleep!! (06.02.2009 10:39am)
52) Sarah @ BecomingSarah.com: CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am so happy for all three of you =) (06.02.2009 11:09am)
53) Sarah @ BecomingSarah.com: P.S. Michael is ADORABLE! (06.02.2009 11:09am)
54) Courtney d: Congrats! He is absolutely precious! (06.02.2009 11:23am)
55) Jeannine: CONGRATULATIONS!!! So happy for you all :-) (06.02.2009 11:26am)
56) Nigel: Congratulations! Make sure to sleep every once in a while, it definately helps. Especially in the first few weeks. (06.02.2009 11:32am)
57) Rachel: Congratulations, Katie and Chris! Michael is absolutely darling and the birthday hat is a very nice touch :) Can't wait for even more updates and pictures. (06.02.2009 11:41am)
58) BFF Emily: YAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!! I can't wait to meet the little nugget!!! Love you all and miss you TONS!! xoxo (06.02.2009 11:46am)
59) Lori: I am soooo happy for you all! Careful--the quiet thing doesn't last long!!!! (06.02.2009 11:58am)
60) Caroline: AHHH!! SO PRECIOUS!! Congratulations :) What a beautiful fam!! (06.02.2009 12:35pm)
61) Megan: Yay! He is so precious!!! Love the happy birthday hat!:) (06.02.2009 01:11pm)
62) Donna: That is the cutest little chubby face. I hope you all are enjoying every moment. (06.02.2009 01:42pm)
63) Aimo: Congratulations and all the best from Finland! Our baby boy will be born in September :) (06.02.2009 01:44pm)
64) Mindee@oufrontdoor: Absolutely, positively precious. Congrats to all and hooray for a healthy outcome. (06.02.2009 02:30pm)
65) deepa: Congrats! He is gorgeous! (06.02.2009 03:01pm)
66) Kayla: Congratulations! I've been reading since week 10 and it's been an incredible read! Micheal is so lovely. Enjoy all the sleep you can! (06.02.2009 04:44pm)
67) LARRY: CONGRATULATIONS KATE AND CHRIS. HE'S BEAUTIFUL. I KNOW THERE'S A PROUD GRANDDAD HANGING AROUND THERE SOMEWHERE (06.02.2009 05:51pm)
68) Candice: Yay, congratulations!! He's adorable! (06.02.2009 06:51pm)
69) Hilary: He's here!! Congrats on your adorable little boy - love the hair! Welcome to Mommyhood! (06.02.2009 06:52pm)
70) Jilene aka NONA: I just love the Hair!! Welcome Michael David!! (06.03.2009 12:58am)
71) Shannon: He is beautiful!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! (06.03.2009 01:06am)
72) Sarah: Okay, I've been reading you for a few weeks now but I finally decided I could keep my silence no longer after this post. He is ADORABLE!!! I LOVE the party hat. Probably one of the cutest things I've ever seen in my whole life. Congratulations! (06.04.2009 03:11am)
73) Zoe: I'm a bit late to this post, but CONGRATULATIONS!!! So exciting! Don't you love how cute-ugly babies are? Utterly adorable. Love the birthday hat by the way, very cute. (06.04.2009 07:50am)
74) Heather: CONGRATS!! What a cutie!! (06.04.2009 01:06pm)
75) Jules: Congratulations on the birth of Michael. He's beautiful and making me feel v broody! (06.06.2009 06:46am)
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