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 so beautiful!
Congratulations! And that last picture, the one you almost didn’t share, is gorgeous! Enjoy your time with your sweet little boy. xoxo
Thank you, Jen!
Congratulations! I wish you all good health and happiness!
Congrats on your beautiful baby boy! Soak up every second because it goes fast!
I’ve been reading your site forever and everything I’ve made has turned out absolutely perfect! My 5 year old would seriously eat the entire pot of your potato soup if I let him
Thank you so much, Kerah!! I’m so glad you have been enjoying the blog and the recipes <3 I'm with your son on the potato soup! 😉
I love the picture of you and Luke just after he was born. Who care’s how your hair looked!! You are positively glowing in that picture … treasure those memories Mama … those babies grow so fast! Congratulations!
Thank you, Joanne! <3
Congratulations! He is a bundle of handsome perfection! He will always be the best of everything you have ever baked! Enjoy your time with Luke, every second of everyday will be a cherished memory!
Thank you so much, Gina!! <3
OMG!!! God bless you, Zach and sweet baby Luke! He is just ADORABLE! Enjoy this new chapter in your life as a mom and best advise I can give, is to try and sleep as much as you can. Thank you for sharing your wonderful and personal journey…BTW, that right after baby arrival pic is so touching and naturally BEAUTIFUL! All the best to you and your lovely family.
Thank you so much, Jesse!! <3
what a wonderful Christmas present.Welcome Luke.
BEAUTIFUL!!! Congratulations! So amazing. We’ll all be here while you enjoy your miracle so take your time and soak in every minute.
Thank you, Nicole!! <3
He is absolutely adorable! Soak up all that mommy time that you can and spoil that sweet boy with love and attention. Merry Christmas to you and your family!!
What a post, thank you for sharing it with us! I have a couple of tears right now, guess the “birth stage” is something a lot of moms will share among us only with feelings.
Enjoy your family and be SUPER happy!
Thank you so much, Andrea!! Zach and I are both so happy 🙂
Congratulations on your precious little bundle of joy!
I think these pictures are perfect, as is your sweet new little boy. Congratulations, and God bless your little family.
Thank you so much, Mary! Thank you for reading the blog, Zach says hi and we both certainly feel so blessed to have Luke here <3
Congratulations on your precious baby Luke! Thank you for sharing these wonderful photos.
Thank you, Shellie!
Hes a absolutely beautiful, ccongratulations!!! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, Eileen!