Our son Marcus was born June 19, 2008. We are terrifically happy and impressed with him and feeling very fortunate.
Stats: 9 pounds 8 ounces; 20.75 inches long; full head of darkish hair; 15+centimeter head size; Mama’s nose, Daddy’s fingers, mouth, and ears; Grandfather’s feet.
Short version of birth story: Tried to induce twice (he was post-dates and a large baby), after 24 hours of nothing much happening in second attempt, decided to do a c-section to avoid a 3 or 4 day-long painful induction that would likely result in a c-section anyway. Apgars of 8,9; handed to Daddy very quickly after he was born. No complications so far for me from the surgery. *knock wood*
Behaviors: Eats, pees, poos as expected — seems to be doing fine with breastfeeding so far. Exhibits practice smiles that are charming. When awake/alert studies things and faces very intently and listens closely so that he always knows where Daddy is in the house. Sleeps very well so far *knock wood* again. Sweet-tempered and mellow. More pictures can be found in this flickr set, and we’ll be adding more from time to time, of course.
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