This has been the most amazing, exciting and surreal week of our lives. Everyone that has had a baby tells you how incredible it is...we had no idea!!!
Baby James was born on St. Patty's Day at 9:34 in the morning after a long but great induction.
Our first family photo.
I was completely exhausted...and totally in love!
Dave is a complete natural and James just adores his daddy!
Most of the first day is a blur. I just remember being so relieved that he was here, safe and healthy!
James is very alert and calm...except when we change his diaper.
I couldn't wait to get out of the hospital so I requested an "early" discharge...in order get it we had to bring James to the pediatrician when he was just 3 days old. Here he is ready for his first outing. He was an angel of course.
James has had lots of visitors all ready. His Uncle Justin (Mandi's brother) was able to come down from Utah and spend a couple days with us. It was so great having him here, he even mowed the lawn for us!
James has had lots of visitors all ready. His Uncle Justin (Mandi's brother) was able to come down from Utah and spend a couple days with us. It was so great having him here, he even mowed the lawn for us!
Bonnie (Dave's mom) flew down right away too. She was a HUGE help especially the first few nights when she took James so I could get some sleep and recover. She cleaned, cooked, shopped...you name it... and ultimatly she kept James happy.
His Lady (Mandi's mom) was there from the very beginning. It was so neat sharing the delivery with her. She has been such an amazing support to us. She too has done tons of cleaning, shopping, cooking and countless other things to help us get into the swing of this parenting thing. James loves to snuggle with her and listen to her sing.
Dave can't get enough of his boy...which is hard when you are a second year med student. He is so helpful and willing to do anything that needs to be done. I sometimes have to "remind" (nag) him to study rather than just sit and stare at his son.
I know that everyone thinks their child is beautiful...I get that I am biased...but he REALLY is BEAUTIFUL!
So there is the first week in a nutshell. This picture pretty much sums up how I am feeling right now. Sleepy, completely content and happy!!
22 comments:
Congratulations you guys! He IS beautiful. I can't wait to meet him. Hopefully when I bring you dinner tonight? ;) Hope everything is going well. Please let me know if you need ANYTHING!!!!! Even just a friend to come and visit.
yea! Congrats! He is beautiful, I felt the same way with Dallas, in fact the first sentence out of my mouth when he was born was "he's so beautiful!" and I just kept saying it over and over. Looks like you've had lots of help, that make it so nice. Sleep when you can!
mandi - you did great!! he is so beautiful. please let me know if you need anything - my kids are all in school all day so i can come hold him while you sleep ... or clean or cook or ANYTHING you need! don't be a hero, girlie - ask for help from your ward family! LOVE YOU!!
and yeah, he IS beautiful.
You are such great parents. I've never seen more amazing first time parents. It's no wonder little James is so chill with such confident parental figures!
And he IS beautiful!!
So sweet. Love all the pics. I'm so happy for you to start the journey of parenthood. Motherhood is amazing.
Hang in there the first few (I'm talking 8 or so) weeks. They can be a challenge!
Before I had my first, someone recommended a book called "On Becoming Babywise". It was a LIFESAVER. Now, I recommend it to moms.
Aww!! He is so cute Mandi!! I'm so happy that everything went well and that you now get to hold your sweet little guy :D Makes me excited for when I get to hold mine :)
He is so adorable! Good work guys.
He's super cute you guys! Congratulations! I wish we lived closer so we could come see him!
Ohh! I love him and I haven't even met him yet!
What a cute baby! I can't wait to see him!
He is so handsome. It may seem biased, but it really isn't :) I am so happy for you guys. I need to come and see you. You'll have to let me know when and I'll arrange something. Love you guys.
thanks for sharing so many pics so fast!! We're so happy things are going well and so happy he's a happy baby and eating well!!! phew!!
O my heck you guys he is beautiful, and super dooper cute, our kids are gathered around the computer, going on about how adorable he is! Mandy you look beautiful too! CONGRATS!!
Love the Howe Family...
First of all... Mandi you look so gorgeous in those pictures, especially just having a baby. My favorite and made me teary eyed was the picture of you looking at sweet James. What a special boy to be born to such special parents. What a blessing. We can not wait to meet him:)
Congrats Mandi! He really is a cute baby, and I'm not just saying that! You are a lucky mommy!
amanda -- he's beautiful!! congrats to you and dave. hope all is well!
So sweet!
Oh the joys of newborns. He is beautiful!! You're not just a biased mom. Thanks for sharing
James is so stinkin' handsome! Way to go guys...Great little creation! We would love to come over your way at the end of April, we will have to see what your schedules are like!
Mandi, He is so darling... I can't wait to meet him! I hope everything is going great. Call me when you get the chance..
He is soooo beautiful! Good job guys!
Anyone that can still wear their wedding ring up to and including the day of delivery is pretty amazing.
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