Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Announcing the arrival

Ashley was supposed to wait until Thursday for her scheduled C-section, but Liam did not cooperate. She went into labor at 3:30 a.m. She thought it was false labor, same as last week, but by 7:30 a.m. she called her husband and told him to come back home; it was the real deal.
 
Justin is the proudest daddy I have ever seen. When the baby cries, he rubs his little head and coos, "Daddy's here. It's okay." Oh to be 25 and doing it all over again.
 
Liam is a buster. He weighed in at 9 lbs. 4 oz. and was 20 3/4 inches long.
He is nursing well and even when he got his shot, he only cried for a moment.
 
I am thrilled beyond words! I am deeply in love.
 
 
 
Four generations: granddaughter, great grandson, me and my daughter.

 

20 comments:

Mevely317 said...

Congratulations, Linda!
Your boy is precious. I look forward to watching him grow up on Blogland! :)

Sioux Roslawski said...

Great photos--all of them. He is a doll (not a tiny, fragile doll, either ;) and Ashley and Justin look like the love affair--with their boy--has already started.

Congratulations, Linda. You're now a great-grandma.

Bookie said...

I am very happy for all of you...so glad Liam is here and doing well!

Connie said...

This is wonderful news! Great pictures. Congratulations to all! :)

Val said...

Such a robust little fellow! I'm glad you didn't have to wait until Thursday to meet him.

Merlesworld said...

Good news alway good to welcome a new member to the family, he looks a fine strapping fellow.
Merle..................

Musings, Tea, and Me said...

Congratulations to you and your whole family! What a little chunker he is already...so sweet. Take care to get as much rest as you can. Will be looking forward to updates.

Kathy's Klothesline said...

Big boy! My last child was over 9 lbs, too. I kept telling everyone that she was 3 weeks old when she was born! You are so lucky to be so close and able to see him. You certainly look smitten with this young man!!

Kathy's Klothesline said...

Big boy! My last child was over 9 lbs, too. I kept telling everyone that she was 3 weeks old when she was born! You are so lucky to be so close and able to see him. You certainly look smitten with this young man!!

Optimistic Existentialist said...

WELCOME TO THE WORLD, LIAM!!! :)

Lynn said...

Awww, congratulations. And how does your granddaughter look so darn good after just giving birth! What a beautiful family!

Tammy said...

And what a handsome and happy four generations you are! Congratulations to all of you.

Susan Sundwall said...

Linda, you look absolutely radiant! Four generations. Wow. I hope I see that with mine. God bless you all! And feel free to post many pictures. Smiling big.

River said...

You should have seen my eyes pop open when I saw the photos!
Liam is the sweetest newborn ever!
and so plump and sturdy.
Congratulations to everyone.

Unknown said...

I'm so happy for all of you, Linda! Congratulations to your four generations!

Unknown said...

I'm so happy for all of you, Linda! Congratulations to your four generations!

Pearl said...

Oh, what a precious little baby! Congratulations, Linda. :-)

Pearl

Pat Wahler said...

What fun to have a four generation picture. Liam certainly is a cutie-patootie. Congrats to all of you!

Pat
Critter Alley

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Janet, said...

congratulations! Yes, he is a healthy one. Mine always came before my scheduled due date, too. Justin looks so proud and happy.