Ooh, I'm behind. Malachi's great-grandma blogged his birthday before I got around to it!
Malachi Reese was born at 5:19 p.m. on Thanksgiving day, November 24. He weighed 7 lbs and 6 ounces and was 21 (and a half? I forget) inches long. We are so excited that he's here and very thankful that he and I are both doing well.
He was born at home and we really appreciated the care that Kristin provided before, during, and after the birth. Unfortunately Lorri could not be there as another family was also having a Thanksgiving baby! There's lots I could say about how it was different (and better for us) than our experience giving birth to Tobias in a hospital with a doctor, but that might be another post. Feel free to ask me about it though! I will say that although I felt fine after giving birth to Tobias, I feel great compared to how I felt 2 or 3 days after having Tobias, even without a single ibuprofen. Midwives really help keep the process as gentle as possible.
Tobias and Malachi were in their carseats next to each other in the car today on the way home from church and Tobias reached out and touched his hand and said "I like him. I like his little hands." So I think it is safe to say that Tobias is adjusting OK!
We know Tobias has already established quite a fan club for his videos, so we'll try to get a video up soon of Malachi so he can share the spotlight.
Thank you everyone for your prayers, congratulations, video chats, and support! Malachi is looking forward to meeting many of you soon!
2 comments:
Oh my goodness, he is gorgeous!!! Congratulations on your Thanksgiving turkey ;-) and home birth!!
I think that for as busy as you have been, you blogged quite quickly and sending us pictures is greatly appreciated:) He is one good looking baby! So thankful you are all doing well!
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