Alelx Matthew Near finally decided it was time to stop torturing me and came 5 days early on September 14 at 6:40am. It was a fast (but very intense) labor and luckily a very quick delivery. Alex weighed in at a tiny 5lbs 14oz and is 19 inches long.
We couldn't be happier and we're all smitten with him- even Brendan, who is behaving like a first-class big brother.
Oh man I love all of this baby news on blogs and facebook today! I know I said this on your facebook, but he really is so beautiful and I am SO happy for you to finally have your baby in your arms, especially after all of the hard work to get him here! Congrats to the Near family and I am sending good sleeping vibes your way!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Val!!! He is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! We are so happy for you guys! He is adorable. Get some rest!
ReplyDeleteI was hoping you posted pictures! I have been stalking your blog to see the cute pictures you talked about with Brendan. You guys make cute kids, that's for sure!
ReplyDeleteYay, welcome new baby! Congratulations to your entire family.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! He is adorable!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! We are so happy for you all :)
ReplyDeletexoxo
Ian and Erin
Congratulations!!! I'm so excited for you guys. Alex is SO handsome - seriously what a perfect little baby. Good luck with the transition. I think I cried just as much (or maybe more) in those first few weeks after our second was born. I blame most of it on more sleep deprivation :) I can't wait to see more pictures as he gets bigger!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!! Good luck!!!!
ReplyDeleteVal he is adorable! I can't wait to see him in person. I hope you recover fast and I hope he is a good sleeper! I can't believe how tiny he is. How big was Brenden?
ReplyDeleteP.S. Love the name Alex!
Wahoo! And I love his name and the fact that you've got Brendan smiling with him. I'm so happy that you got him 4 days early and I can't believe how tiny he is! I'm so proud of you and want more details. Did you not get to have an epidural because the labor went so fast? Love you and so excited to learn more about your new addition!
ReplyDeleteFive days early. That's a big difference at the end of a pregnancy. Wahoo for you not having to be pregnant any more! That part is awesome!
ReplyDeleteI love that he was born on my birthday! I also love that he is so cute! I can't wait to meet him. I will try my hardest to hold up my end of our deal and have our little guy on your birthday...
ReplyDeleteCongrats! So cute.
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