Matthias' Birth and Hospital Stay

As promised, I finally went through the photos of Matthias' birth and our hospital stay.  I realized that with an approximately 36 hour stay in the hospital with a singleton there are a lot less photos to share than with the four day stay we had with the older boys.  Eric and I commented how much more mellow the whole experience was this time.  It has a lot to do with the fact that we were second time parents (really third time parents?) this time around and had a singleton.  We really got to soak in the whole experience with Matthias' birth and it was an immense blessing.  Hope you enjoy the pictures.  I know going through them made me already nostalgic even though it was only just over five weeks ago.

  

Last belly shot--39 weeks and 6 days based on my official due date.

I was obviously in between contractions here.

Meeting my beautiful son.

He got a lot of kisses.

I was so happy. 

Healthy 9 lbs. 4 ozs.

After his wipe down and eye ointment.

Good morning!

Those sweet little cheeks!

Meeting Grampa Guddat

Meeting Aunty Ally

Proud Papa

Grandma and Grandpa Sybrandy arrived that afternoon

Proud and happy parents

In his going home outfit--it says "Awesome Brother"

Ready to go home for the real adventure!