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!! I love the picture of the two of you together. Absolutely precious. It captures the true beauty of motherhood.
Thank you for sharing the pictures. Enjoy the holidays.
So glad you posted the picture of yourself with your sweet baby Luke! Every new mom looks beautiful, especially you! Best Wishes for a lifetime of happiness.
Thank you so much, Carrie! <3
Congratulations to you and your family. He is absolutely gorgeous. What an amazing special Christmas present. Recipes can wait – you cannot get back his growing time. And thank you so much for keeping us updated. Enjoy!!!!
Thank you so much, Caron! We did a lot of preparation so you can keep enjoying the recipes, while we enjoy our family time. 🙂
He’s precious!! Good job, mom! This little one is going to be so lucky, lots of cookies to sneak. 🙂
Well Congratulations, He is so cute & beautiful . The dog looks like the best babysitter an guard dog. Bless you and all the love we all give to your family.
Coral
Thank you so much, Coral!
He is just as cute as can be ! Congrats to U and your family !
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your story with us! He’s absolutely perfect! Enjoy your special times together and take your time getting back into the blog – we’ll be here when you decide to start up again. Happy Holidays and the most heartfelt well-wishes on the birth of new baby, Luke!
Thank you so much, Tracy! We did a lot of preparation so you will still be able to get new recipes. 🙂
Huge Congratulations to both of you Sam!! Welcome to baby Luke.
Thank you so much, Candace!
Congratulations to all !
What a precious lil man !!
Congratulations! He is just beautiful and what a beautiful holiday gift.
Congratulations on your precious new baby! He’s beautiful! Thank you for sharing your pictures. They made my day. I love your recipes. I’m not even sure how I got signed up to receive them but I have enjoyed them.
I’m so glad you have been enjoying the recipes, thank you so much for commenting, Valerie! 🙂
Your precious son is so cute. You and your husband have been very Blessed with this beautiful angel 😇.
Thank you, Susan! We feel very blessed indeed. <3
How precious! Please do take time off for baby Luke. You’re in love now, it’s only the beginning!!
Congratulations for the beautiful baby boy! He is adorable and that photo of you two is just heart melting. Reminded me of me giving birth to my son about the same time 5 years ago.
Thank you so much, Daniela!
Congratulations!! He is just precious.
Oh Sam, he is absolutely perfect! Best thing you’ve ever created! Hope you can relax and enjoy every single minute with your sweet baby boy – the days fly by!
Thank you so much! <3