Sunday, March 29, 2009

Baby's Here






So I am finally home and ready to make contact with the world. Brighton decided he had no more room left in mommy and came about two weeks early. Labor was long and I ended up needing a C-section. I guess my hip bones just weren't big enough. This was actually my first time in the hospital and definitely was an experience. Brighton's Jaundice score jumped on the last day we were there and he had to be put under the "lights". We also have been keeping him on lights while at home, but got him tested this morning and he is doing much better and is able to be off the lights tonight. It was so fun to have him come out with so much hair, we just love it! Grandpa Alan emailed a picture of Chris when he was a baby and they are just identical! My mom laughs when I hold this dark hair, olive skin little boy. He was extremely wiggly when he was in my stomach and this has not changed. He loves to be snuggled in up close. My mom and Chris' mom were both able to make it down for the delivery and it was so nice to have them here throughout the week. Being new parents we were clueless and needed lots of help. Also, since he was early the apartment wasn't ready and Chris and his mom took lots of time to clean and get it ready while my mom was with me in the hospital. Well, that's enough for now, I've got to go and snuggle my new little one!

14 comments:

Don and Kelley said...

I am so happy for you guys!!!!! He is so cute! We went through the jaundice thing too, with all of the kids. Zach and Austin used to call Ian a "glow worm" when he had his special blanket on! Have fun, and enjoy this time!

Shannon said...

Congrats Shannon! He's beautiful!

Darci said...

Congratulations!!! He looks just like Chris did in his baby pictures, that is too funny. I love all of his dark hair! He is adorable:) I can't wait to see him when I come for the wedding. Oh and I really like the name Brighton..so cute:)

lauren said...

congrats!! i love his dark hair he is so sweet! ya for c-sections i was the same way as you to little and loved it doing it that way!! you are going to love being a mom its the best!

Melanie said...

Congratulations! I adore his hair. It's not fun to have to deal with jaundice, but it sure makes their skin look nice and tan.

Joel & Megan said...

congratulations!!! i love all that hair!

Jason and Lis Day said...

He is sooo cute. Yaaay. I'm so glad he's here! You look so cute, as always!

Unknown said...

congratss you guys he is SO ADORABLE! i love babys! i hope he is doing well,and doesnt cry too much!

Laurie said...

Congratulations on the most darling baby boy! He does look just like his daddy. We can't wait to see him in person. If you need anything let us know.
Love, Aunt Laurie

Spencer, Ashley & Riley said...

Oh my goodness he is adorable!

Ashlee and Rico said...

He is sooo adorable! He has so much dark hair..I love it!! Congrats! You look so happy with him. I'm glad everything went ok with the c section. I can't wait to see more pics!

3 boys and a lady said...

Oh I am so glad I got to see some more pics!! He is SOOO BEAUTIFUL! Look at that hair!! I wish my kids had all that hair. You look great Shani. You are supposed to look tired not hot! I can't wait to meet him. CONGRATS!

Chris and Elaine said...

We are so glad Brighton is here! He looks so handsome with all that black hair. We hope you are doing well, Shani and that you and Chris are getting some ZZZZzzz.

Nicole said...

Congratulations! He does look just like Chris. We can't wait to meet him.