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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Hi!
Congratulations friend for baby boy. He is so cute. Lots of love to him. He is so innocent, cute, lovely boy. Enjoy each and every moment with him.
Thanks.
Thank you so much Haley!
Congratulations on being a mother to such a beautiful little boy! How lovely to have such a sweet little blessing embedded in your life right now! Take your time and love and that baby boy, you won’t regret it. I’m so happy for you and yours, I’m so glad to hear everything went well and that you’re in good health. Beautiful pictures! God bless. Sweetly, Selah
Thank you so much, Selah!!! <3
Congratulations! All the best wishes to you and your (growing) family.
Take all the time you need. Family first, always! 🙂
Thank you so much! Hope you are doing well 🙂
CONGRATULATIONS So happy for you and Zach,and sweet baby Luke Ryan. He is absolutely beautiful. Enjoy every day.
All my Love
JoAnn
Thank you so much, JoAnn! <3
Congratulations! What a beautiful Thanksgiving Blessing!
Congratulations, Luke is adorable!
Thank you, Tony!
Congrats on your adorable baby boy. Thanks for sharing.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Luke is beautiful and such a perfect little one. Take all the time you need, we’ll survive. Enjoy your time with him and drink in every second! Thanks so much for the update and give Luke a hug from me.😊
Will do, thank you so much, Cindy! <3
Congratulations! Beautiful baby! Great recipes, too! Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year 🙂
Congratulations!!! Thanks so much for sharing these beautiful moments with us!
He’s beautiful!!! Congrats to you & your growing family. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
so beautiful, both of you! Thank you for keeping us updated!
Thank you for sharing these precious moments with us – Memories are made of this!:) Congratulations – he’s gorgeous!:)
Thank you so much, Jo-Ann! 🙂
What a wonderful, BEAUTIFUL early Christmas present! Blessings on you all.
HOOP
Thank you so much!
Congratulations!! Such a sweet baby boy. We fully understand you taking some time for your baby. Enjoy these precious moments as they fly by so fast.
Thank you so much, Carol! 🙂
Sam, congratulations to you and Zach! Oh my goodness, little Luke is just precious! What a cutie! You enjoy your time with that adorable little guy because they sure grow up fast!
Thank you so much, Deb!
Sweet Sam,
Don’t be concerned about your first picture of you & your precious Luke–it will be one of your favorites! Until your child is born, you can’t imagine what a change they will make in your life–such a joy & bringer of unbelievable love. Enjoy every minute–they grow up too fast. I have 10 grandchildren & one is Luke & one is Zac. They are such a blessing!
Psalm 127:3- Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from Him.
Thank you so much, Sharon! I am definitely trying to take in every moment. He is such a gift. 🙂
Congratulations!