Much anticipated arrival
I have so much to tell you all, but we’ve barely been home longer than I was in labor so we’re still playing a bit of catchup.
The short version is that after 49 hours of labor (23 at home and 26 in the hospital) we finally got to meet our beautiful baby boy on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 6:14am. His name is Ian Jacob Stryker. He was 8lb 12 oz at birth and 22 inches long. He is absolutely perfect.
Everyone is healthy, happy and home. I’m not sure I’ve put him down for more than five minutes since we came home. I can’t imagine life without him.
More soon!
BEAUTIFUL! I know, isn’t newborn love just wonderful?
I hope all is going well for you guys. Enjoy this precious, becoming-a-family time.
Oh my gosh was a perfect portrait! He is so beautiful. *sigh*
Oh my goodness… I didn’t say a word, a WORD about my first labor because it was 49 hours and I didn’t want to scare anyone and besides, “they don’t let you do that anymore’. Well! You put paid to that! And with such a beaut-i-ful boy to show for it. Your son is lovely. And he already looks smart.
He is the most gorgeous newborn I have ever seen; congratulations!
what an absolutely beautiful photograph of Ian. he is such a love!
He’s beautiful! Congratulations!!
That is such a perfect picture of him… Eyes open and a very bemused look on his face
What a beautiful family… I’m sure he was worth every hour, every tear and every ounce of frustration you had leading up to his arrival. He is perfect beyond words. Enjoy your baby time!
What a beautiful photo of Ian!
Congrats to the proud parents!
I love that picture of Ian. He’s beautiful! Enjoy your time of getting to know this new little person in your life. It’s a wonderful time.
Oh, he is beautiful!!! Congratulations!!!
What a beautiful kid.
I’m glad you put him down long enough to snap this great photo. =)
Welcome, Ian Jacob!!
He is just gorgeous! Congrats on an adorable baby and on surviving 49 hours of labor!
Congratulations! He’s gorgeous!
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