Trip Henson

1st attempt at a family photo. Joss was not so into it. She was hungry which is way more important to a 17 month old than a new baby!
Our new little man just a few hours old.
Hanging out...he does this alot.
Just born, love at first sight.
I just love this picture.

Our new baby boy has finally arrived! (5 days late-he takes after momma already!) He was born January 5th at 2:35pm weighing in at 7lbs & 12 oz (3 oz lighter than Joss), and 19 & 3/4" (just under an inch shorter than Joss). He is beautiful & healthy-with blue eyes, at least for now. Maybe I'll get my blue eyed boy after all. He has a kind spirit ( I know this because he came quick & easily). He is quiet as can be & sleeps like a champion. Joss is quite the big sister, giving him his passy, patting (smacking) him on the head, telling us to "shhh" when he's sleeping & pointing out his eyes, ears & nose every chance she gets. She's such a character. She is adjusting really well.

I woke up Monday morning & just didn't feel very good. I had an appointment with Jenny so I dropped Joss off at mom's & went on over. Byt the time I was walking in to her office, I could hardly walk & breath at the same time. I went on in & laid down & Jenny knew right away I didn't feel well. After about 15 minutes she knew I was in labor, even if I was in denial. So she worked on me for about 45 minutes, at which point the contractions were about 5 minutes apart. She called her next appt tp cancel, but they were already there so I told her to work on them & I'd hang out & sit on the birthing ball & drink water & chill. Right, chill, in LABOR hello. I called the doc & filled them in & they instruced me to get to the Women's Center NOW. Sowe Jenny ended that appt & drove me over. We got there at noon, I was dilated to a 7, Luke got there at 12:15 & he was born at 2:35. Whew, it's over. I'm so greatful to everyone who played a crucial role in our big day, juggling Joss, taking pics, picking up food, keeping us company-it all made the day so easy to enjoy. It is a 3 way tie for the best days in our lives.