We ended up with a snowstorm the next day and a huge drop in temperature - the old wives tale about barometric pressure and women going into labor must be true! I do have to brag - labor was only 7 hours long. It was really a fantastic experience - we had a water birth and I won't go into crazy details here but if anyone is ever curious, I'd be happy to share offline.
Mr. Monkey is a fantastic daddy and support to me. He has helped tremendously in these first days home! We have settled in well and are just smitten with this little guy.
Obviously posting will be sporadic here now, but I will be getting some outstanding guest posts up very soon amidst some of my own. Thank you all for the support these last nine months! I appreciate it more than you can know!!
Oh Bethie, congrats to you and Pants Monkey! Welcome to the world, Oliver Michael. Wht a lovely picture with the three of you xxx
ReplyDeletecongratulations beth!! i was so surprised but so elated to read this news -- wishing you so much happiness, and i'll look forward to hearing updates as you are ready and able to post them. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Oliver!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! Oliver is such a cutie, and that's a great family picture. So happy for you! :)
ReplyDeleteHey Beth, congratulations! I'm so happy for you both and Oliver is such a cutie :) I can't wait for the day when I have my little baby in my arms!
ReplyDeleteAwww, he's gorgeous! And you look fabulous! It seems the 9 months went by in a flash! But that's looking from my view! You have remained beautiful through the entire pregnancy! Congrats!
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Lynn
Congratulations! So glad it happened BEFORE the storm! Everyone that I know who had a baby in the winter months was trying to get to the hospital AS it stormed! He looks like an adorable snuggable little guy.... can I steal him?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. It's lovely to see happy and healthy families. My best wishes to you.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you and your husband Beth.... baby Oliver is adorable:)
ReplyDelete~Anne xx
Congratulations, Beth! So pleased to meet the newest member of your family!
ReplyDeleteMajor major congrats Beth!! Welcome to the world little Oliver!
ReplyDeleteOh my GOSH what a precious guy! He is absolutely handsome as can be! Congrats you two, you're going to have so much fun! My sister just had another baby boy (her third) last week, so I'm loving up on a little guy of my own :) God Bless! :D
ReplyDeleteCongrats again my dear friend!! I'm so happy for your little family! I can't wait to meet him this week!!! He's adorable!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a handsome little man. (: I'm so happy for your family, and congratulations on what sounds like a pretty smooth birth. Wishing you all happiness and a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteOh CONGRATULATIONS Bethie and Mr. Monkey and baby Oliver! (looooovvve his name!!!!) I knew you would go early, I knew it, don't know how, but I knew it. I really thought it would be around the 4th, so I would have won the company raffle. hahahahaha
ReplyDeleteHe is gorgeous! He looks really healthy! I am sooooooooooo excited for you guys.
I'm fine, just a bit overwhelmed with some church responsibilities and a sick relative and just life in December, ya know, "things always work out".
woohoo!!! we couldn't be happier for you!! love the name (we have a nephew named oliver), and are so happy you are all doing well. congratulations! xoxo!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!He is a beautiful baby. So happy for you both.
ReplyDeleteAwww congratulations, and I love his name! I wondered if you had him when things were quiet on your blog for a few days. :) His birthday is the same as my mom's so I think December 3rd is a great day to be born. :)
ReplyDeleteJess - J's Style
Congrats. How cute the little guy is.
ReplyDeleteGah!!!! Congrats to you guys! He is just adorable!
ReplyDelete<3<3<3<3<3 I just adore the new little addition to our group ;) Congrats again my dear!
ReplyDeleteCongrats again lady! Oliver is such a handsome boy, what a sweet little face! Love this pic of the three of you too! I can't wait to hear about your daily adventures of being a new mommy. I am sure you will fit blogging in again once you get into the swing of things, but in the meantime, just take care, rest up, & snuggle up with that little guy!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! He is adorable and you look fantastic--just glowing!! Enjoy being a mama!
ReplyDeleteYAY! Congrats again kids :) He's too sweet for words!
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