Thursday, July 23, 2009

Baby Henry

Introducing the newest member of our family! Henry James Foutz came in his own due time, and we're so in love with our baby!
So for all of you that haven't heard, here's the details: He actually made it in June!!!! I'll forgive him for coming 6 days late since I didn't have to be induced. :) My parents had just barely arrived and I woke Dan up around 1 am on the 30th to go to the hospital "early" because I didn't want a repeat of Lukas' labor when he arrived 5 min after getting to the hospital. We got there around 1:30 and my water broke right when I stepped out of the car (much to Dan's relief) so I knew at least they wouldn't turn me away! I was very perturbed to find out that all the contractions I had been experiencing in the car hadn't changed a thing from my appointment that morning. I thought it was going to be a long labor. Dan went to park the car while the nurses tried to give me an IV. I have "squirrelly veins" and it was taking them forever to find one. And it seemed like they were always trying during a contraction. Finally I couldn't take it anymore and blurted out "Oh my gosh, I have to push!" No one believed me that I had changed from a 4 to complete in 10 minutes, including myself, but sure enough, I had arrived at that glorious moment in record time! My doctor RAN in, and amazingly made it for the delivery (especially since Dan told her on the phone we were being conservative and leaving with plenty of time for her to arrive.). He was born at 1:59 am, weighing in at 8 lb 3 oz and measuring 20 1/2 inches long. Since then, he's grown to 8 lb 10 oz and 22 inches! If they could just stay little!
I am forever indebted to my mom who was able to stay for 3 weeks and help me catch up on my rest. It took a car accident to total her car and persuade her to stick around even longer than she had planned, but I was grateful it bought me some more time! Thankfully no one was hurt. Henry even slept through the whole ordeal. If only he would sleep that soundly at night....
As you can see, my dear friend Cama has done it again and captured the sweetness of a newborn. I must admit, though--even the pictures don't do him justice--he is too precious for words and I am so so happy he's here!

8 comments:

Nancy said...

Those are CUTE CUTE pictures of him!! Wow! He is a cutie! I can't wait to see him at the reunion!

Alison B said...

he is adorable. Love the story and thanks for sharing with us!!! I love the pictures. Your friend is amazing. How nice to have amazing friends. ;) take care!!!!

Joseph and Mary + Seven said...

Oh, I am SO jealous of those adorable pictures. I wish I had something like that to look back on and see the sweetness. He's so precious! You done good!

Jilene said...

Oh, he is sweet. Makes me miss the newborn stage. Love every minute of him and let me know if you need anything...you are a brave mommy of 5!!!

Natalie said...

You are so blessed! Congratulations and enjoy every precious moment.

ami said...

sarah- he is beautiful! i'm so glad that you and baby are doing well. cama has given you some amazig pictures to cherish- hopefully i'll meet the little guy in person soon.

Unknown said...

I LOVE THE PICTURES!! i want to eat him up. i need to come see you.
kellie

David said...

those pictures make me tear up! I love him!!!! I can't wait to see him...not soon enough! Congratulations on another perfect angel.
Tristana