Since most of you may not have heard about when Michael was born, I'll give you a short re-cap.
Tuesday, October 20th - I'd been feeling random contractions, but nothing hurt.
Wednesday, October 21st
1:30am - I woke up to regular contractions that were about every four minutes, and they hurt!
3:30am - We leave for the hospital.
4:00am - Checked into the hospital, dilated to a 4.5
4:00-5:00am - In the most pain ever, I thought I was going to die!
5:00am - Epidural = HEAVEN
9:55am - Michael Aaron Jacob arrives!!!
Michael was 6lbs, 10oz, and 18.5 inches long (however, from subsequent Dr's visits soon after, we concluded he was actually around 19 or 19.5 inches long, and the measurement was off). He was born on Grandpa Cal Jacob's birthday and was named, in part, after my little brother, Jonathan Michael, who only lived one hour.
Michael had to be in the ICU for about five hours, so I didn't get to hold him or see him much until late afternoon.
Mom & Baby Michael
Uncle Dan & Aunt Annie
Aaron & Michael
He looked like a little Jacob right from the start - and definitely has Jacob genes!
The past three months have been the most tiring and joyful months! How we love being parents!
Michael had some jaundice, and so he was on bilireuben lights for a few days. Not fun.
Michael is the first grandchild on Aaron's side and the second (but first grandson) on my side. Needless to say, he has lots of loving people who love to hold him and play with him! We love being so close to family right now!
Annie & Michael
Three Generations of Jacobs: Grandpa Jacob, Aaron, & Michael
Auntie Em & Aunt Hannah
Where is Grandma Jacob? I just don't have pictures of her on my computer yet, I'll post them soon. :)
Michael has grown so much! He is such a sweet boy and has a very calm disposition and temperament, like his dad. He loves to smile and "coo," and is such a delight! He sleeps really well at night, and we feel like the most blessed parents ever!
SOOOO cute!!! Congratulations! I'm sure you make such a good mommy! And going to school at the same time! You go girl! That is impressive. I'm so happy for you! I'm excited to follow your blog!
ReplyDeleteThat is so sweet! I love the picture of little Michael with his eyes wide open! That is great. Don't worry you will get sleep again someday... April, I was wondering if I could get your wheat bread recipe. I have been craving some good stuff like home made bread. Thanks,Brittany
ReplyDeleteApril, I'm so glad I saw that you have a blog on facebook. Your family is absolutely adorable! I still can't believe you are a mommy. you look so good! I bet you are the best wife and mom, aaron and your little michael are very lucky to have you! I love you!!!
ReplyDeleteHe's getting so big! :) I can't wait to see him in person!
ReplyDeletehey! i'm glad you have a blog! it's good to see what's going on in your life. i had no idea you had a baby and everything! he's so cute. congrats! feel free to check out our blog - suzandy-garrett.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI am so happy I found your blog! Little Michael is adorable!
ReplyDeleteHe's adorable :D
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