Baby Blake ... finally!

How can a week seem like an eternity one week and then the next week it just flies by? It seemed like we were waiting forever for Blake to get here, and being overdue was killing me. But, in hindsight (of course), we can see God's perfect timing. Steve's parents flew into Bakersfield on Wednesday around lunchtime, and we were heading to the hospital at dinnertime!

I opted for an epidural this time, and WOW, can I say that had to be the easiest delivery ever??? After my epidural took effect, the doctor broke my water and about 45 minutes later, we had Blake. It only took about 3 pushes, and he was out. Time of birth: 10:25 p.m.

Blake was a lightweight (ha, ha) weighing in at 9 lbs., 10 oz. (Grant was the exact same weight). He measured 22.5 inches long. Because he had low blood sugar levels, they did take him away to supplement with formula and an IV. That was tough, but he was back in my room by the next afternoon. We ended up staying one more night (which was fine, as I knew the craziness I was headed for at home), so we went home Friday after lunch.

This week has flown by!! Crazy, it seems. He's a good sleeper, so nights haven't been too bad so far. It was wonderful to have Steve's parents here for the first week and then my mom has been helping me this week too, so I've been spoiled! I don't know what I'm going to do next week!! Hopefully keep it all together!

Here are some pictures of our sweet little Blake.

Just born:


















One Week:



9 Days:



With Max (9 days):