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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Many Congratulations to you and your family. The photos are perfect and he looks so adorable!
Thank you so much, Elaine!
Just beautiful and precious Sam! The one of you and the baby is priceless!
Congratulations! ❤️
Thank you so much, Lissa! 🙂
Hi Sam,
I’m so happy to see you both in good condition. You both looks great.!!!😘💕🎉
That pics taken by Zach showed your natural beauty. A mom cuddling her newborn son. A perfect picture of Madonna.
Keep healthy and strong( both of you)
Thank you so much, Florenia! 🙂
Omg congrats Sam!! So excited for you and Zach!! He is so cute and I love the name!
Thank you so much, Keira! It took a while for me get Zach to accept the name, but he likes it now. 🙂
Yeah! Same with my husband!
Congratulations Sam!
May you and your new little family continue to be blessed with God’s love, joy and peace.
Sweet Blessings
~Amy
Thank you so much, Amy! 🙂
Wow!!!! What a little sweetheart!! Enjoy and congratulations on your new bundle of BOY!!
Make sure you wait a while before introducing him to the worst chocolate chip cookies ever because once you do, his life will never be the same!! Hahaha
I know that because my life hasn’t been the same since I made those cookies!!! They were the best chocolate chip cookies that I’ve ever had! I can’t wait to try more of your recipes!! Thanks for sharing them!!
Maria
Thank you so much, Maria! It will be a while before he has any baked goods, but when he does, I will be sure to share! I am so glad that you have enjoyed my “WORST” Chocolate Chip Cookies. They are a life changer for sure. I hope you give more of my recipes a try. Thanks for commenting and for the well wishes. 🙂
Congratulations! Just beautiful and thanks for sharing all the photos! Enjoy the family and don’r worry about us! We have your recipes to look at if we need something! You cannot get this time back so enjoy while you can! High School graduation comes so fast once you start the process! Merry Christmas to you and your growing family!
Thank you so much, Caryl! I appreciate it! 🙂
Congratulations !! You both look wonderful and may you all be always blessed and happy!
Thanks, Sharmin! 🙂
These photos are so precious. Congratulations, Sam! You’re amazing. Four hours of pushing? I only had 40 minutes with my oldest and it was the longest 40 minutes of my life. She was also born on her due date. Gotta love it when the babies are punctual. I’m so glad all is well. Take some time for yourself. Hugs and take care!
<3 American Baker in Germany.
Thank you so much, Michelle! Yes, 4 hours! It was all worth it! Thanks for the good wishes. 🙂
Congratulations! What a blessing. God bless you all.
Thank you so much, Gracie!
Welcome to the world Baby Luke! Congratulations new Mommy & Daddy! He looks just like you:) Enjoy this moment to the fullest and take care of you too. Thank you for sharing your pictures. You both look lovely:)
Thank you so much, Evy! 🙂
Welcome to the wonderful world of parenthood! It is a fantastic place to be where you will never be happier although you will cry with joy, frustration and exhaustion but the smiles and delight will outweigh everything. That ‘personal’ photo that you shared showed a beautiful, strong and ecstatic woman and I must admit brought a slight test to my eyes, thank you so much. You brought back memories of my three births, seems like just last week, they are now 27, 23 and 21!! Enjoy every moment, from the early hours feeding to the afternoon cuddles!
Congratulations to you and to Zack, life will never be the same again, it will be so much better! Relax, time spent cwtching ( Welsh for snuggling) is never wasted.
Love Bitsie
Thank you so much, Bitsie! I am enjoying every second that I can. 🙂
Congratulations. Thanks for sharing these pictures of your beautiful child. Babies are my favorite!
I love that some of your recipes are based on the Good Housekeeping Cook Book. My husband brought his copy with him when we married nearly 50 years ago. It too is stained, well worn and has seen much use.
Thank you so much! We are loving every minute of having him with us. He is such a blessing. 🙂
Congratulations to you and your Family. He is real cute!
Thank you so much, Ruth!
Congrats to the whole family!! I’m so excited for all of you. Enjoy these times, they go by so fast!
Thank you so much, Iram! 🙂
Well your personal picture that you almost didn’t share is absolutely beautiful ! Little Like is so darling. OMgosh enjoy every moment. They change so fast. Congratulations….
Thank you so much, Mechelle! 🙂