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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Aww, very cute.
I hope you both are doing well, great pics, even the one you worried about. Congrats to you. I was just thinking the other day, the baby must be due soon and was going to text. Well, here’s my answer.
Scott.
Thank you so much, Scott! 🙂
Thank you for sharing your precious moments with Luke! Congratulations to you and Zach on your bundle of blue joy Luke! He is beautiful and your pictures are perfect – don’t need a professional. Rest and enjoy your time. We can wait! This is what’s important in life!
Thank you so much, Kathryn! 🙂
He’s so lovely….. Congratulations
How adorable, he’s a keeper 😁 The knots in the hair made me laugh out loud, I remember that happening too, and my youngest son is 30!!! And 4 hours of pushing….wow!!! Congratulations and enjoy your time with your little guy!
Thank you, Mary! The knots were insane, for a minute I thought I was just going to have to cut it all off 😂
OMG ! Wjhat a wonderful post !! You BOTH look wonderful. Many Congratulations to you all !!
I have silently followed your posts but couldn’t resist replying now as tears well up looking through your photos. All the best to you.
Aww, thank you so much for commenting! I really appreciate the kind words <3
Congratulations! He’s beautiful and you as well 🙂 I’m so happy for you and your family. I really enjoy all your recipe posts and appreciate you sharing in your joy with your new addition!! Have a blessed Christmas!! I’m sure he is all the present you need but here’s hoping Santa brings you a few more 🙂
Thank you so much, Kris! 🙂
Congratulations on a beautiful little boy ! What a wonderful gift from GOD !
Thank you for sharing these perfect, unstaged pictures. These are from your hearts not from your wallets.
PRICELESS 💝💝
Thank you so much, Laura! We are so grateful to have him here!
Congratulations!!!!
Awwwwww! Precious! Congrats! Enjoy every minute! God Bless!
Congratulations! All of the photos are wonderful, but the last one is glorious. He is a beautiful baby.
Thank you so much, Betty!
Thanks for sharing! He’s beautiful! Congrats!!!
That is so sweet and adorable. Thx for sharing
Simply beautiful, both of you. Congratulations😘😘😘
Congratulations!! So happy for your family. Enjoy the time and don’t worry about “us”… you deserve time to snuggle, cuddle and soak it all in. It goes by so fast!
Thank you, Sally!!
Awwww congratulations to you Guys. Welcome Luke God bless you 🙏