Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Liam

He's here! Our baby boy arrived Sunday, April 26 at 3:52 p.m.

I went into active labor at 1:30 a.m. Sunday. It was an intense day but the short story is after 14 hours I wasn't dilated past an 8, his head wasn't fitting, I was having painful back labor and the doctor decided on a C-section.

We had the best surgeon on the island with a very competent team of people to get the job done. I was disappointed I couldn't deliver naturally, but the surgery went fine and Liam and I are both healthy.

8 lbs, 12 oz; 21 inches long and his head is 37cm (90th percentile)
Proud daddy


Mommy meets Liam
Grandma and Grandpa Sparks

Auntie Jovanna comes for a visit

Sweet baby

Daddy really likes to hold him

Leaving the hospital on Tuesday

Neighbors welcoming us home - we're officially in the mommy/daddy club

Taking a nap in his new bed

10 comments:

Lindsay said...

that's awesome Julie!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! to you and the new daddio! Give liam kisses for us and let us know if there's anything you guys need!!!

Kim B said...

Oh my gosh! He's beautiful! Hooray!! CONGRATS :)

Jenn said...

He's beautiful! So happy for the three of you. Big hugs to all!

Jennifer said...

Congratulations Julie! I can't believe how much hair he has!!! He's so beautiful :)

Heather Phillips said...

Oh Julie, he is beautiful! I'm so happy that you both are doing well! Hugs and kisses to you all!

kimberliyancey said...

awwww! Liam! he is so adorable. 90th percentile for his head size?! thats gonna be one smart kiddo. ha! congrats! love you all!

Anonymous said...

W-O-W. I can hardly believe I'm looking at a picture of my Jules holding her baby boy. Everyone says this, but dead seriously - he is SOOOO BEAUTIFUL. I mean he's remarkably handsome and so big already. I wish I could hold him. I wish I had a more elaborate vocabulary to describe how elated I am for you guys. I want more pictures. MORE MORE MORE!!! When can we Skype? I wanna see him in live action. XOXO

rambler said...

awww, gets me all teared up to see you two with that beautiful baby! can't wait to meet him.

Casey said...

Congratulations!! That is so exciting he is finally here! He is so darn cute! I am glad everything went ok.

Unknown said...

Hey guys. Congratulations! You must be elated and exhausted about now. You were missed by many at OS. Ended up right behind H on friday evening and saw the rest of the gang throughout the week. Any plans to visit austin in the near future?

Love- Megan and Greg