He’s Here!
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💙 Welcome to the world, Baby Luke 💙
What a week it’s been. At 9:44 AM on 11/24/2019 (promptly, on his due date) my sweet, 8 lb 9 oz son Luke arrived.
I am so, so in love, sometimes it feels like my heart can’t even handle it.
I wish I had some cute, professional, adorably-staged photos to share with you, but even though he’s been here for over a week I haven’t quite found the time to make that happen. So instead I have unpolished iPhone pictures to share . Fortunately I already have hundreds and hundreds of those.
Zach and I ended up going to the hospital late last Saturday night because my blood pressure was high (even though I have no history of high blood pressure and it had otherwise had been perfect through the whole pregnancy).
The doctor decided it would be safest to induce, and after 8 hours of labor (4 of those hours were pushing!) sweet Luke Ryan Merritt made his way into the world.
Zach and I are home now and are so, so in love with this perfect little boy.
Fortunately, I had posts scheduled to go out so you’ve still been seeing my new recipes even though I was in the hospital and have been less than productive sitting on the couch, soaking up this time with my baby boy.
I have more recipes scheduled out between now and January so that I can enjoy some time with Luke as well as recovering and adjusting.
I’ll still be around, answering comments and otherwise working on the blog, but I worked really hard these past few months to have posts (and videos) scheduled in advance so that I’d be able to take a mini maternity leave. I think you’ll really enjoy what I have planned.
I almost didn’t share this photo. It’s a pretty personal one; Zach took it shortly after delivery and I was a complete mess (it took me almost an hour to eventually comb the knots out of my hair, I don’t even know how they got there). But it was one of the best moments of my life and my heart has never been so full.
Thanks for letting me share these sweet moments with you. Back to the recipes tomorrow!
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CONGRATULATIONS! he’s beauriful! Take all the rie you can wirh Luke, they grow up way to fast!
Thank you so much, Carrie! 🙂
Congratulations!!!! He’s beautiful!!! God Bless you and your family.
Thank you so much, Mari! 🙂
Beautiful child!….congratulations!
Thank you so much, Marija! 🙂
Baby Luke is perfect and beautiful, and you look gorgeous!
Thank you so much, Joan! 🙂
Your baby boy is so cute and precious!! Enjoy some time off with your family.
Thank you so much, Joanne! 🙂
Absolutely beautiful are these pictures!
Cherish every moment.
Sweet picture of baby and proud mom!
Your pup looks mighty proud too!
I was a proud momma back in November 18th, 1988
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Thank you so much, Bev! Being a mother is a wonderful thing. 🙂
Such a beautiful child! Luke was born on my brother’s birthday–he just turned 71. Enjoy every minute with your beautiful son. They grow up in a flash. You’ll always enjoy looking back on the pictures. Take care of yourself in the process. And congratulations to your husband, too!
Thank you so much, Josie! 🙂 Tell your brother happy belated birthday! 🙂
What a cutie! Both of you! Try to actually have a break.
On a baking note, I made your chocolate cake for a 80 year old lady’s birthday this past weekend and she declared it the best she’d ever had!
Thank you so much, Marianne! I am so glad she enjoyed the cake. 🙂
Sam,
Congrats!!! Embrace all of the moments! I’m about to launch my baby of four next year, and can’t tell ya how fast that ride went!
Hang on, enjoy and keep taking pics with that iPhone, never enough photos❤️
Peggy
Thank you so much Peggy! 🙂
congratulations, the pictures are Beautiful, welcome Mr luke
Thank you so much Karen! 🙂
Sam,
Congratulations on Luke’s birth. May God keep his loving watch on Baby Luke, Mommy, and Daddy always. The year our grandson was a new bundle of joy, we placed him among the Christmas gifts under our tree and made many precious photos. You and Zach are beginning the most darling years of your lives together. Bless you!
And yes we had many “Sam” dishes at Thanksgiving lol.
Thank you so much, Lynne! 🙂
Congratulations! He’s beautiful.
What a beautiful little one! Congratulations to you and your husband. May your days be filled with happiness and love.
Thank you so much, Debra! 🙂
You look beautiful Sam! Congratulations! Enjoy your sweet new little one!
Thank you so much, Brittani!
He is beautiful. I had my son (Dave) on November 26, 1966 at 7:44pm and believe me the Picture of you and Luke will always be your favorite. Love him and hold him close. God Bless you both.
Aw, thank you Lynne! I do love that picture of the two of us, I’m so glad Zach took it.
Congratulations!!! He could not be cuter and all of the pictures are beautiful, especially the one of both of you. Enjoy your sweet little guy!!
Thank you so much, Joanna!