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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Welcome to the world Luke.
Beautiful photos.
Thank you for sharing this magical time.
Thank you, Carole!
Congratulations!! He is absolutely adorable!! And oh my gosh, you look gorgeous in that picture!! You are glowing!! So happy for you and your family!!
Thank you, Elle! 🙂
Congratulations to you and your husband! You sweet little boy is just beautiful! Out of all the pictures you posted, my favorite one is of you holding baby Luke! Your face tells it all. The pure joy of being a mom! Enjoy being a mom. It is the most fulfilling job. God bless your little family!
Just take some time now for yourself. <3
Thank you so much, Elaine! 🙂
Congratulations!!! You are both beautiful. Your sweet little Luke was born on my brother’s birthday. He turned 69 this year! What a special day! Enjoy every single moment (even the yukky ones) it all goes so fast 😊 blessing to your new little family
A great day for a birthday indeed! Thank you so much, Dayna! 🙂
November 24th is my birthday!!! 🙂 Hooray!
Congratulations! Baby Luke is absolutely beautiful!
Your recipes are THE BEST!
It’s also the day before my mom’s birthday, good time for a birthday! Thank you so much, Donnalee (and happy belated birthday!)! 🙂
Congratulations for you, your husband and beautiful boy Luke. I love your blog!
Thank you so much, Lisa! 🙂
Congratulations to you both.
I fondly remembered cuddling with our baby girl. She is 29 now. As it has been stated in an earlier post, the time flies by.
Enjoy this time.
Thank you so much, John. It’s already hard for me to wrap my head around the fact that he’s been here a week already.
Congratulations to you, your loving husband and your beautiful little one. (and I think dear daughter also??) The time does fly! Enjoy!! stay well ! It all goes by soooo fast!
Thank you Sylvia! 🙂
Congratulations on your precious little bundle of joy!! He is beautiful!!❤️
Thank you Gina!
Congratulations! What a blessing! He is so adorable and you look beautiful! God Bless you and your family!
Thank you so much, Billie! 🙂
Congratulations! He is beautiful and precious. Enjoy every second with him!
Congrats!!! Luke is so cute! <3
Congratulations on your sweet baby boy !!
Love the dog , he/she will be a good big bro or sis !!
Thank you so much, Pamela! The pups are very interested in baby Luke. 🙂
Congratulations!! What a lovely holiday gift, he’s such a cutie!
Congratulations to you both, and your dear little babe for choosing such wonderful parents! All good wishes to you and your family. What a wonderful Christmas present!
Thank you so much! 🙂