Introducing...

Joshua Luke Hart 

Born September 19th, 2010 at 6:37 pm.  

8 lbs 3 oz and 20 3/4 inches long! 

Big brother's first chance to hold Luke

At the beginning of our stay at the hospital, we thought it would be any time now!

I woke up in labor about 2am Sunday morning.  By the time we got to the hospital about 8 am, the nurse and doctor both thought we would have a baby within the next few hours.  Things were progressing quickly!  But little Luke had other plans.  Instead, after 16 hours of labor, the doctors decided that, because Luke was face up, he just wasn't going to come out the "traditional" way.  Instead, we opted for a C-section and Luke was born at 6:37 that evening.  What a day it was!

Nice to meet you!

Hi mom and dad!

Meet your big brother! 

I finally got to hold him! 

Family pic!

Sweet baby boy.

Just chillin'

My boys.

Daddy's love

Big brother loves me!

We stayed a full four days in the hospital.  I wanted to take advantage of the care while I could and the nurses there were excellent.  Luke was a favorite of all the Lakeside staff.  One of the nursery nurses dubbed him the nursery "mascot" while another said that he was "the prettiest baby in the hospital."  I would have to agree.  Everyone was also impressed by his eating abilities.  I believe we might have a little chunk on our hands! 

I'm having a bad hair day!

On the ride home!

Posing for the camera

 

My official hospital picture!

Wow, what a journey it was!  We are so happy to finally have our precious son and baby brother home with us at last.  The last few weeks we have spent just getting to know each other and settling into our new life together.  I've been a little slow with updating so far, but I will be trying to post more often as things settle down around here!  Thanks to everyone for all your love and support.  We love you!