The “birth story” will be written (& hopefully before I forget all the juicy bits) and shared in installments. Here are some highlights for ya’ll to marinate on while I catch my breath for a few days: pain meds are awesome when they work, anesthesiologists make good huggers and hand holders, some nurses are kick ass amazing, some are totally evil 3am “You must give your baby formula NOW” wenches, and if you have to go through a long ass birth experience you should so hire my Mother to come be by your side. She saved me a million and one times.
Bit of official blog business: You may have noticed that I have not typed Snork’s name into this post but rather created an image file with it. This is to prevent his name from being searched. You are totally welcome to comment about it but please use initials.
I am beyond zoinked, beyond in pain, beyond overwhelemed, but so in love my feet have not touched the ground. Having all of you by my side has meant the world. Thank you. I can not wait to share more!
WW was born at 1:47pm EDT on April 6, 2009. He came in at 8lbs 9oz and 21 inches long. (haven’t checked the baby pool yet!)
PS – He totally has your feet! Ha!
Gorgeous mamma, gorgeous boy. You deserve all the happiness in the world!
I agree with Marta! I was thinking the same thing about his feet! What marvelous feet they are!! I love it! And him…. and you, of course!!
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well done, welcome little boy, lovely name, great happiness to both of you (and your mother too!).
Kx
Aww he’s sooo cute! He looks so like you it’s scary, but in a REALLY CUTE way.
I totally missed by 2 days and a few hours, 1 inch and 5 lbs. DARN!
Aren’t baby feet the best? I LOVE his name and he is beyond adorable. Congrats!
It totally made my week when I saw WW had arrived. I love the name, he is beyond gorgeous, and that second photo of mother and son is amazing. I’m going to be floating on a cloud of Cali and WW for the rest of the night.
Congratulations Mama.
I am so over the moon happy for you – you did it !!!! you made it happen!!!! you are inspiration – congratulation on the arrival of WW – and I hope that you will keep blogging because I can’t wait to read the next installment of your journey.
I’m breathless. He could not possibly be more beautiful. And the two of you together? Divine perfection. Can’t wait to hear more!
Congratulations! He is perfect.
What a wonderful boy! It makes the world seem right and in the awesome when someone who has suffered as you have finally reap the reward you so well deserve and have wanted. Congrats on your little boy!
He is beautiful, dear Cali, just beautiful.
He is so beautiful.
Congrats Cali!
He is georgeous! Congrats
He is a beautiful boy! Well done and Congrats!
He is absolutely beautiful – you both are – and I am just in tears of joy here, thinking of WW being in your arms, finally. Congratulations!
I love his name and it suits him perfectly. Well done all around!
Congratulations and thanks for sharing the first installment of details. That photo of the two of you is breathtaking.
He looks perfect!
Gorgeous boy, great name. All the best to you all. Congratulations again!
Oh, mama, what a beautiful son you have!
Good job, Mom! Love the name, too. So glad he’s here and healthy. I wish you a speedy recovery. I’m sure having that angel by your side helps! How’s the new Grandmother doing? I’m sure she’s over the moon, too! Love to all from AZ.
Oh, Cali, he’s just absolutely gorgeous. Congratulations to you 1,000 times over. And I LOVE his name.
The photo of the two of you together moved me to tears…incredibly beautiful. I am so happy for you Cali. Your son is gorgeous and has a kick ass name! I’m smiling through my tears…
HUGS from Australia
Beautiful baby and awesome name! Have fun
He is so beautiful–you both are. I look forward to reading your birth story. I am just so very happy for you that you finally have your boy in your arms!
Hi is perfection…Congrats!!!
i meant he is perfect!.. you know what i mean
O…M…G!!! he is so gorgeous I can’t stand it. You do good work Cali. Huge congrats!
WW is SOOOOOOOOOOOOO adorable-congrats! Love the name, love his cute little feet…sorry you are feeling crappy, I know it sucks that you can barely hold him over your tummy to feed him. I promise, the first 2 weeks are the worst- it gets easier & less painful every day. Don’t overdo it when you start feeling the least bit better, I overdid it a couple of times and paid for it-let Grandma love on Snork & help him & you…my Mom did & it was the best!!
Wishing you all the best! What a little love bug he is!
He is just absolutely beautiful! I hope that Talullah is home safe and sound soon!
Welcome Whiitaker! GREAT job Cali – he is just too gorgeous for words.
xxx
This is getting creepy. Not only did we have the same due date, our boys were born the same day at almost the same time (mine was 1:59 pm) and almost the same weight (mine was 8 lbs 8 oz) and length (mine was 20.5″).
I’m officially spooked now.
Belated congrats on the arrival of WW!