Bailey is HERE!

Filed Under Birth, Newborn, Pregnancy | 17 Comments

Born on Monday, April 16th at 9:38 pm
7 lbs 7 oz
19 inches long

We are all doing well- very busy and very tired! The labor and delivery went smoothly, for the most part. Bailey needs to figure out this eating thing a little better, but hopefully that will come with time.

We will update more later as we get a chance.

Comments

17 Comments so far

Jen Black on April 17, 2007 4:11 pm
She is so cute! I cannot wait to meet her!
Hyser Family on April 17, 2007 4:28 pm
What a cutie. Good job mom & dad!
Marriage-101 on April 17, 2007 4:42 pm
Oh Yay! What a beautiful little baby! Welcome baby Bailey!
The Bents on April 17, 2007 5:50 pm
CONGRATULATIONS!! What a cutiepie!!
Bethany on April 17, 2007 6:34 pm
Hooray!! Well done! She’s gorgeous! Are you going to let us know her middle name?? “Bailey” is such a beautiful first name, I’m dying to know what you put with it.
eipwek on April 17, 2007 6:51 pm
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!! She is absolutely gorgeous! Oh my gosh – it’s so cool to think that just this past weekend, she was tucked snugly inside your cute baby bump and now she is a real live person living in the outside world! Enjoy your beautiful little miracle. You’re a mommy!!!! I’m so happy for you!
Karaoke Diva on April 17, 2007 6:55 pm
Congratulations! Glad to hear that mom and baby are doing well!

On a side note: Sometimes the binky can make it more difficult for newborns to latch during feeding. You might want to try going binky-free. Just a suggestion!
Callie on April 17, 2007 7:37 pm
Congratulations on your new baby girl!
kittymama on April 17, 2007 7:44 pm
Congrats! She is beautiful!
DarcyLaine on April 17, 2007 8:37 pm
Congratulations…she’s amazing!

Don’t stress about the breastfeeding thing…the first few days (and weeks) are rough. But the campaign I’ve developed in my head is: Breastfeeding gets easier every day.

The main thing: you’ve got to get people to leave you alone, so you and Bailey have some quality time to practice together. What I ended up doing was telling people that the even hours (2, 4, 6 and so on) were our “fun hours” and the odd hours were our “quiet hours. Then at 1, 3, 5 and so on I would try feeding her again. It just helped to have quiet time to practice.

Good luck!
Lynanne on April 17, 2007 9:39 pm
CONGRATS!!!! I’m so happy to hear that things went well. Some day you’ll have to post your birth story. For now, rest, rest, and enjoy!!!!

Breastfeeding is hard. More than once I was in tears and wanted to give up. And that was my THIRD time around. Hang in there!
meowmix on April 17, 2007 10:09 pm
Yea! She’s gorgeous! Update us when you can. Sleep when the baby sleeps!
littlemonster on April 18, 2007 12:09 am
She is adorable! Congrats, and get some rest.
Julie on April 18, 2007 1:08 am
She’s precious-I forgot how little they are
twolinesonastick on April 18, 2007 4:06 am
Actually the lactation consultant recommended binky to improve her sucking. It’s getting better, just taking lots of patience and practice, but they are confident that she will do fine with time

Thank you all for your comments and I hope to update again within the next few days and post more pictures. Need sleep now…
Linda on April 20, 2007 4:41 am
SHE IS ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE!!
So glad all is well and I LOVE the name!! CONGRATS TO YOU BOTH!!
Linda on April 20, 2007 4:44 am
Me again…..bugspost…don’t know why Linda showed up for username.

I wanted to tell you that it is a great idea to NOT have Bailey sleep in your room……you will get more rest that way!! MY son and DIL never had Benjamin sleep in the room with them. He is 20 months old now and has the best sleeping habits. Also, hang in there with the breast feeding….it will work out fine!

AGAIN, I am so happy for you both. The joy of parenthood is upon you!! Bailey is lucky to have such wonderful parents!! God bless you and your special family!