Saturday, March 21, 2009

He's Here!

The baby is here! He was born Thursday, March 19 at 7:03 pm. We had a really great (albeit intense) birth. I really enjoyed going into labor on my own (I was induced with Ben), not having an IV, letting my water break on its own, etc. I didn't particularly enjoy the back labor, but you can't have it all. I pushed for about 5 minutes and got to help bring him up onto my chest, where he stayed for the next hour or so.

He was 8 lbs 12 oz and 19 1/2" long. His name is Samuel. We love this little guy! We came home from the hospital last night and we're all doing great.













18 comments:

Bonnie and Kirk said...

Oh my gosh!! He's a cutie and he definitely looks big. You look beautiful-- you did great Trin! Love you.

Dave and Suzanne said...

Thanks for the quick posting of Sam's first pictures. We are thrilled to see him- a cute little guy. We also liked seeing Sam lying beside big brother, Ben.

Congratulations,Katrina,on a successful delivery. We look forward to hearing more details about life at home with two boys.

We love you all. Grampa and Grandma Gallafent.

Mark said...

Congratulations! Having 2 boys is so great.

WendyJ said...

Congratulations! What a cutie. Hope you can get some rest.

Laura Rahn said...

He is so beautiful. Thank you for posting the pics. I can't wait to meet him.

Laura Rahn said...

He is so beautiful. Thank you for posting the pics. I can't wait to meet him.

Nathan and Raya said...

Yay! I was so worried about you on thursday!! I'm so happy that things worked out good. I can't wait to hear the WHOLE story and get all of the dish.
You look awesome!
I'm bringing you something this week, dinner? Dessert? What do you want? You can even call and request! See you soon!

Nathan and Raya said...

Yay! I was so worried about you on thursday!! I'm so happy that things worked out good. I can't wait to hear the WHOLE story and get all of the dish.
You look awesome!
I'm bringing you something this week, dinner? Dessert? What do you want? You can even call and request! See you soon!

Andrea said...

I love looking at these and seeing the JOY! As I already told you and have a gazillion times--I cannot wait to hold the little man!

Unknown said...

He is soo handsome! Congrats on the delivery. . . isn't it so nice to have that part done?! You look AWESOME! :) Happy New BABY!!

Jen said...

Congratulations! I'm so excited and happy for you! Two little boys is absolutely the best! And he sure is handsome already :)

s g said...

wow, count your blessings he was early, but not too early :) what a sweetie, and a great name too. I hear you on the not enjoying back labor...but I am glad everything went well! congrats to your cute family!

Momma J said...

Congratulations!!! Yeah back labor is no fun. Hope you get some good rest. Those two cute boys will be best friends! Congrats again!

Thomas and Jamie said...

Congratulations! He is a beautiful baby! Can't wait to meet him!

Lindsey said...

Congratulations. He is beautiful. Love the name :) You look great. I love the picture of big brother and baby brother. Can't wait to meet little Samuel.

Danielle Hatch said...

Congrats, what a beautiful little guy! we're hoping to come out to seattle in april. i'll let you know a date when things are more finalized and hopefully we can hang out :)

LizzyP said...

So happy for you, Katrina! Next time you won't even need the midwife--wow! Welcome, Samuel--what a lucky boy to come to a family like yours.

Cailean said...

Thank goodness for blogs so we can see your newest perfect little addition! So cute to see him and Ben meeting his brother, albeit through a mask - wow so funny :) I hope you are all getting as much rest as you can while getting to know him. You look amazing for just having given birth (and a tough labor too)!