Say hi to Parker, our new pride and joy
Please say hello to our new addition, Parker, who made his entrance via an induction (which I don’t recommend, more on this later) on Monday, June 11 at 2:29 PM.
No, you don’t need to adjust your glasses or your computer screen. YUP! He weighed in at a whopping 10 pounds and 2.8 ounces! AND HE WENT DOWN THE CHUTE, au naturel as in no Epidural!! NO! I’m not bragging, just insane and glutton for punishment!
Now, he was one day late…can you imagine if he decides to come out on his own term? He’d have been, do I dare to imagine, 11 or 12 frickin’ pounds!! And all this time I was calling him “piglet”! Well, who has the last laugh now huh?! Maybe he should be called “Porker” instead of “Parker”.
It’s been a bit hectic around our household, as you can imagine, but to add a sick hubbie and a sick Sophia to the mix…you get one really chaotic and cranky family.
Thank goodness my Mom has been here since Tuesday, until next Friday, to help out. And thanks to my awesome sister next store, who did answer the phone even after I sent her the “20-page instructions”, as she calls it, on how to take care of my three rugrags while I’m in labor.
Here’s another picture of our adorable big guy, who’s dealing with a very high level of Jaundice, and has to be fed every two hours, even though he’s content with waking me up every three hours.
I’ll post more later when everything settles down a bit. Hope all is well with everyone! And let me tell you, this motherhood thing never gets old! I’m so blessed!!
Please say hello to our new addition, Parker, who made his entrance via an induction (which I don’t recommend, more on this later) on Monday, June 11 at 2:29 PM.
No, you don’t need to adjust your glasses or your computer screen. YUP! He weighed in at a whopping 10 pounds and 2.8 ounces! AND HE WENT DOWN THE CHUTE, au naturel as in no Epidural!! NO! I’m not bragging, just insane and glutton for punishment!
Now, he was one day late…can you imagine if he decides to come out on his own term? He’d have been, do I dare to imagine, 11 or 12 frickin’ pounds!! And all this time I was calling him “piglet”! Well, who has the last laugh now huh?! Maybe he should be called “Porker” instead of “Parker”.
It’s been a bit hectic around our household, as you can imagine, but to add a sick hubbie and a sick Sophia to the mix…you get one really chaotic and cranky family.
Thank goodness my Mom has been here since Tuesday, until next Friday, to help out. And thanks to my awesome sister next store, who did answer the phone even after I sent her the “20-page instructions”, as she calls it, on how to take care of my three rugrags while I’m in labor.
Here’s another picture of our adorable big guy, who’s dealing with a very high level of Jaundice, and has to be fed every two hours, even though he’s content with waking me up every three hours.
I’ll post more later when everything settles down a bit. Hope all is well with everyone! And let me tell you, this motherhood thing never gets old! I’m so blessed!!
I forgot to mention that he was 22 inches long!
Yay! Welcome Parker you big boy you!! Wow you do some great growing there Betty!
Congrats! He’s a handsome boy!
AWW.. He’s TOO ADORABLE! Wow.. What a big boy! Sorry to hear the family is sick! Get well vibes to everyone.
Welcome to the world Baby Parker!!
Hello Cous! Congrats…he’s so cute. I got to handed to you, you rank above all of us to have a 10 lbs baby naturally! Can’t believe you’re up and writing already, I would’ve been passed out for weeks. You got great supports up there. Hope Arthur and Sophia feels better soon. Take care!
Mimi
Congrats! What a beautiful boy!
Wow! He is big and gorgeous! The tornado was just 6.3lbs and I had an epidural! I salute you!
We are not worthy! We are not worthy!
Congrats!
Oh wow, that’s a BOY! Dang, that’s a BOY! Congratulations and well done. He’s wonderful!
Prayers for a healthy family and smooth adjustment.
I am SO thrilled for you.
Congratulations! Parker is adorable! Hope his jaundice goes away soon and post more pix when you have time
Congratulations Betty and family! What a gorgeous baby, and all natural too? I bow down to your greatness, that’s amazing. I was screaming my head off with my 7lb 13oz son. If any of mine were anywhere near 10 lbs I’d have probably screamed “cut me open!”
oh congratulations!!!! you did amazing what a beautiful, beautiful baby!!!!
Congratulations!! He’s beautiful.
And you are now my hero. 10 pounds?? Wow.
i just almost choked on my coffee. 10 pounds? no drugs? i bow to you, my friend!
congrats!!!!!!
Yea! Congratulations on the BIG boy!
Man, I’m sore just thinking about it.
Wow! That’s quite a little man you have there - and he’s simply yummy!! Congratulations to you and the whole family!!!
HI, PARKER!!!!
Congrats WAYA and family!
Yeah! 10 lbs, what a Bruiser!
Trent was 10 lbs 7.5 oz, but I had a c-section, his shoulders got stuck in the “chute”. You are AWESOME! Parker is very very sweet. Can’t wait to see more pics of him. I hope everyone is feeling better. I wish I were there to help and hold the new baby!!!!!!
Woo hoo!! Congratulations!!!
and must I say you are glutton for punishement! no epidural?! I don’t know how you did it! I had it for both of mine, lol, I’m a weenie & a woos. he he
As to induction, I’m with you on that one girl.My 1st I was induced & my 2nd came on her own & man, what a difference I tell you! I wouldn’t recommend induction either but sometimes it’s necessary, like in your case, lol!
Congrats again & he’s adorable!!!
As usual, here I am - fashionably late to the party. Anyway, congratulations! He definitely looks healthy and happy. Good job Waya!
Betty!
Congratulations!!
Welcome, Parker!
Congratulations on such a healthy baby!
Oops - by healthy, I meant his great size - I hope that he’s dealing with the jaundice well.
Congratulations! I can’t believe you gave birth to a 10 pound baby! He looks the same size as Baby Bug is now! LOL!
Oh how exciting! Congratulations!
And I love the name Parker. Seriously one healthy baby!
Congratulations! Parker is one adorable and rather large baby!
oh my. 10 lbs…I bow down to you. what a beautiful boy! I do wish for another soon
Hi Parker, welcome to the Blogosphere!!!
Congrats to the WAYAs for the new addition!
Hi Parker, you sweet guy, you! Welcome to the world! Congrats Mama :^)
Congratulations! He is beautiful and perfect!!!
He’s beautiful! Congratulations to you and your family, Betty! Hope you are recovering and doing well! Love and kisses to Parker!
Betty! Wow! So Cute!
10 pounds?! Down the “chute”….!! WHOA!!
Congratulations!!
Congratulations!! He’s beautiful and WOW what a baby! Good for you for giving birth to a 10pounder! Sorry to hear about the jaundice, hope all is well with you and your family!
Congratulations! What a woman YOU are!
WOOOO HOOOOO!
Congrats! He’s gorgeous!
Oh Betty!!! I’ve just found your website again after my computer crashed!
I can’t believe you’ve already had the baby! I also can’t believe you gave birth to a toddler and he “came out of the chute”!! Kudos to you!
He’s absolutely perfect and definitely a KEEPER!
I need to catch up on all of your posts I missed! Sorry it’s been so long since I’ve checked in. You’ve definitely been busy!
Congratulations!