Baby Update

We are now home from the hospital and I thought a quick update was in order. First of all, Lucas and I are very happy to be home and are recovering quite comfortably here. We are all so in love with this baby! He has brought so much joy to our family already, in just the 4 days since he's been with us "on the outside." Honestly, he just seems to fit in with the family so well and it feels very natural and right.

He and I have enjoyed some special bonding time during the wee hours. Even at 3am, when he's a little too bright eyed and bushy tailed, I marvel at what a privilege it is to be his mother and to get to take care of him.

And now for some pictures! But first, I wanted to be sure and say thank you for all of the well-wishes and congratulations, emails, phone calls, visits, dinners, gifts (I received tons of diapers at my shower that are now being put to great use!), offers for help, etc. It has meant so much to us to be able to share our most happy news with everyone and the outpouring of love and support have been really wonderful!

Here are a couple of father/son shots from the hospital I thought were particularly sweet:


Here's Lucas' first at-home bath. Jake feels kind of bad that Lucas didn't enjoy the bath he gave him nearly as much as he enjoyed the one the nurse gave him at the hospital. My inclination is to just feel grateful that Jake has always been so willing to bathe all our kids!


Joshua is super excited that Lucas has finally arrived. For the last 9 months he has been stating his intentions to help me take care of the baby and he is making good on his word.


We all love this hat compliments of Aunt Erin. It rocks!