We are so happy to welcome a perfect little BOY into our family! River was born yesterday, June 10, 2011 at 12:23pm. Everything about River's entrance into this world, and his first day of life, has been easy and serene. We are incredibly grateful for a relatively easy, natural and quick (8 hours) of labor with River. We were so pleased with the hospitality and support of a natural childbirth by the nurses at Gritman Medical Center and our doctor, Helen Shearer.
River is eating well and sleeping well, which is as much as you can ask of a newborn. Keep checking back for more details about this amazing little boy!
skin-to-skin with daddy
the toes
7 lbs 11 ounces
20 3/4 inches
yep, it's a boy!
only cries occasionally, and a little calming touch settles him right down
sharing his beautiful voice at birth
curled up nice and tight in his sling against mommy
his introduction to the source of that "bark" he became so accustomed to before birth
the short trip home from the hospital
Congratulations, Melissa! So excited for the Christ family addition! I'm glad everyone is happy and healthy. Take care, catie
ReplyDeleteYAY sooo happy we have a adorable new little boy in our family.Luvs to all.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! He is beautiful, can't wait to meet him!
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