More Zach Pictures & the Birth Story

Lori had her weekly doctor’s appointment Thursday morning, and made an appointment to induce labor Thursday 12/13 if necessary. Just like Caleigh, Zach decided to make his appearance the day we scheduled induction.All afternoon Lori felt “loose,” and told me when I got home that afternoon that she thought something was happening. She felt mild tightness through the evening (is it False labor? Real labor?), but the contractions became more regular and it became clear that this was the real deal.

Around 11:30 PM we called in the help to watch Caleigh while we were out, and headed to the hospital around 12:30 AM.

The labor and delivery went relatively well (with one glitch that we’ll share with you one day…) and Zachary arrived safe and sound.

From the beginning Zach loves to be held (though he didn’t like the camera flash so much).

He was active, alert, and chubby-cheeked from the beginning, and was happy to hold on to mama’s hand. Here he’s a few minutes old, and his hands hadn’t reached the normal skin color. (That’s medicine in his eyes, by the way, not tears.)

The nursing staff was helpful as always, and took our first picture of Zach and his parents:

Friday afternoon we brought Caleigh out to meet the baby. We’ve made it a point to introduce her to as many babies as possible over the last few months, and she’s a great 21 month-old sister. She likes to see the baby, and hopes to (under Extreme Parental Supervision) hold the baby. She also asks us now and then to uncover his toes, so she can touch them.

It's so exciting to meet our new little fellow -- an awesome privilege and responsibility.