7 lbs 5 oz!

We had our follow up Doctor's Appt today and Ethan has gained 14oz since his last visit which was really good! Sad to say though he'll be outgrowing those newborn clothes in no time. It's amazing to see his transformation in just over two weeks. Knock on wood, he's still sleeping extremely well and has an excellent temperment-not sure who he gets that from :)

My very very talented friend Stephanie has created these awesome Baby Announcements for us and we should have them next week to send out. I'm so excited, they're a perfect fit for us, she is so creative-

Justin has off from work this week, but he is catching up on school work that he missed so I think he might even be home less this week. I'm already dreading having to go back to work...4 weeks to go.

Welcome to the World Ethan

Ethan DeVoe Lussier was born on March 9 2009 weighing 6 lbs 14.8oz and 19.5 inches long. I'm not going to lie-it was probably the most difficult yet fulfilling experience of my life.

I went into labor on Saturday at 10:30pm and finally delivered at 2:17am on Monday...we went into the hospital on Sunday morning, but were ultimately sent home-we went back again at 3pm and were finally admitted at 6pm. Thigns were progressing slowly so the doctor ordered Potocin(SP?), yet not beofre I got my epidural-it was Glorious to not feel the contractions any longer. Unfortunately my epidural began to wear off right around the time I began pushing and was told the anesthesiologist would not be avail-fortunately we finished with the c-section in time to up my dosage. I pushed for about an hour, but Ethan was stubborn and didn't want to come out, the Doctor decided to use the forceps and a couple of pushes later-Justin and I had our new son! I'm so glad we waited and didn't find out what we were having-it was such a great surprise. It was also a funny coincidence that it was our delivery doctors' birthday as well.

Ethan lost a little more weight than was suggested at the hospital and we were a little worried, but went to the Doctor today and his weight increased greatly since yesterday which was a great sign-I'm already a mother that worries too much!!!!!

We're adjusting to life at home and the days seem to fly by-pretty soon my maternity time will be over :(

Stay updated for future posts!