Thursday, August 26, 2010

Hello World!

It's a BOY!!!
Tomm and I celebrated our 4th anniversary in the hospital. Thomas Chatman Simmons Jr. was born August 23rd at 1:40 pm. He was 8 lbs and 21 inches. He has lots of cute dark hair and very kissable chubby cheeks! Here are some pics of before we went to the hospital and the days following his arrival...

The last pregnant picture! YAY!
The Kitties. Having their last nap in the bedroom. This area is now off limits to kitties and kitty hair.
The Nursery
All ready for baby!




At the hospital...
Our room came with a view. This was a guilty pleasure... we were able to see the helicopters land but we also felt bad for whom ever went for a ride.
Labor and Delivery...
My doctor induced my labor at 7:30 am Monday morning. I started feeling those contractions RIGHT away (not fun... suddenly the helicopter wasn't so awesome). They gave me my epidural at 10:30 am and not a minute too soon. I was quite a piece of work at that point! I sent Tomm out of the room and told him not to come back without a doctor and an epidural. Once I got the shot everyone's day got better! For the next 3 hours and 10 minutes we were all blissfully unaware of the remaining contractions. At 1:15 pm I was ready to push and my Doctor was MIA... He finally showed up at 1:30 and Little Thomas was born 3 pushes later. AH sweet bliss!

The second he was born I was able to hold him.
Proud Daddy!

Getting washed and dressed (hated it).
My amazing Doctor and Nurse! There are no words to express my appreciation!
Mommy with healthy, pink baby.
Daddy and Thomas snuggling.
Tomm with his "Dad" shirt.
All swaddled and cozy.AT HOME!
We were able to come home the next day! It was sooo good to come home with our new baby!
Those cheeks! He loves his swing.
Our first walk!
Check out his John Deere socks.
Tummy time. Finally a pic with his eyes open
Dad spending some time bonding.
OMG!!!
Happy Anniversary Sweetheart! I love you so much!
As I am typing this post I am thinking of how God has answered my prayers. I am so grateful and I have so much love for both of my Tom's!
XOXO

6 comments:

The Strongs said...

Yay!!! He is completely adorable. I'm so happy for you. I must admit it made me slightly teary looking at your blog (I'm such a wuss, I know!) because I know how much you wanted this baby and I'm so glad he's here! He looks so healthy and happy and you are the cutest mom EVER!

The Payson Olsen's said...

YEA!!! he is so perfect... He is so beautiful, I am so happy for you guys!!!!!! love ya lots.....

Annie said...

Congrats to you both! He's adorable! Epidurals are amazing aren't they?! Lol! I'm glad everything went well & I love the nursery!

susanengar said...

Whit, He is absolutely beautiful!! I am so glad he is healthy and finally here! You guys do great work:) Congratulations!!!!

Alex said...

Congratulations on your adorable baby boy! He is just so cute! I glad everything went well for the new mommy! Enjoy that little one!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! Your new son is soooo handsome. I am so excited for you. Also, your pregnancy photos are adorable.

Bri