Thursday, January 29, 2009

Meet Lincoln

We've finally taken some pictures so I guess we can write a post. I don't know if it's because he's mine or because he was past due but I think he skipped the new born phase and went straight to the cute phase (if you disagree keep it to yourself...). He was born 27-Jan-09 at 11:36PM. He was 8lbs 4oz (they said 3oz originally but changed it) and 20" long (that number may be a little conservative as well). He seems to be healthy in every way, already getting top marks on all his tests.



Lincoln is just meeting mom for the first time but, he's more concerned with his fingers...





Check out the awesome Spock toes on his massive feet. Angel's current favorite possession is the footprints pages they made for us in the nursery. It's like his first art project sent home with him and if his feet had been much bigger they would have needed bigger boxes...



This is him just before his first bathing during which he cried more than when they gave him a shot for his immunization. The exact opposite reactions his mother would have given...



This is the hat Aunt Kelsey made for him. Later I'll post some pictures of the amazingly awesome quilt she made for him too. I'm thinking about commissioning some bumper pads (I say commission because that's what you do when you want a good piece or art made and that's what Kelsey makes).






I don't want to go too much into the labor. Angel started having contractions at about 4:00 in the morning. We went to the hospital at about 3:00 in the after noon. Intense back pain, epidurals are worth whatever they charge, pretty quick dilation, followed by lots of pushing. Angel hadn't eaten more than a roll and three bites of pizza all day. This made it really hard for her to have the strength for about 2 and a half hours of pushing. She was a trooper though and eventually, with a little help from a vacuum pump we got Lincoln out at about 11:30pm.

Mom and baby are both doing really well. We came home this afternoon and everybody is happy to be home.

11 comments:

crazy lady said...

Ooh! He's SO sweet! He's a pleasant blend of mom and dad and yes, adorable! I love the Spock toes and the wrestler arms (at least that's kind of the way they look in one pic.) He looks healthy, and calm. THANKS for posting! I was dying to see him. Can hardly wait to hold him and check him out for myself. Love to you all!

Beka said...

COngrats you guys! He is so sweet! I didnt even know Angel was prego! Tell her shame on her for not telling her own "mother":)

Breena said...

Ah, he's so cute! No newborn face-smush or shriveling or anything. Can't wait to meet him. Congrats!

crazy lady said...

That hat is pretty darn sweet too! He's already making fashion statements.

Kelsey said...

You know, I thought the same thing after I got back to Rick and Pam's house. I was just sitting around when I realized, if Lincoln ever had an ugly newborn phase, I never saw it, because he was oh so cute when I got there.

homeless72 said...

He's a handsome young lad alright. Congratuations brotha, and thanks for posting some pics!

Zann said...

Congratulations! He's a cute little guy.

michandler said...

At last! I can't imgine birthing a baby that big! Angel really is amazing. Loved the Spock toes. Thanks for sharing the great pictures of your handsome lad. We can't wait to meet him! Keep posting pictures.

wallymom said...

Beautiful baby. Congratulations.

Lindsey said...

congrats! daryl gave us the link... and i agree, he's definitely cute! maybe that's why he was late, he wanted to come out adorable!

Lost Woman said...

Tyson there is no doubting that baby is yours!
He is adorable.
Congratulations! Please post pics as he grows... it happens so fast.