Noah Ryan Lewis

Well he came. Yeah!!!!! He was born Monday, August 1st, 2005 at 5:03 p.m. He weighed in at 7 lbs. 11 oz. and 20 1/4" long. We arrived at the hospital at approximately 10 am after my water broke. I went from 6 cm dialted at 4 p.m. to 10 cm at 4:30 p.m. The doctor was then called and he and Ryan delivered the baby at 5:03 p.m. after 3 contractions (with pushing). Laurelle met him around 7 p.m. and she has been mildly interested but not concerned with his presence. So far no fits or jealousy but we will see how she progresses.

I came home yesterday about 1 p.m. and my mom is with me today helping. Ryan had some work to do today but he had been off Mon. through Wed. and will have to be off tomorrow to take us to the doctor. My mom will be back again next week for a few half days I think and then I will be on my own (with Ryan's flexible schedule - hopefully). I am healing much more quickly than last time so that is a praise. I am already up and around and feeling good.

I will post some pictures as soon as I get them downloaded (we got a new camera and the software isn't installed yet).