After some unforeseen delays and waiting around, Liam was born this afternoon at 2:00 on the nose, Pacific time of course. He was born with a lusty cry, much to everyone’s delight. And that lusty cry continued as they carted him off to the table (seen at right) to clean and examine.
He was small… IS small. 4 pounds, 15 ounces. :blink 18 1/2 inches long. And some BIG feet. So I know he’ll grow like a weed from here on out, just like his big brother. But oh so tiny right now. Which is another reason why the lusty cry was music to our ears.
He hasn’t had any trouble breathing so far, and it’s been a good six and a half hours since he was born. He scored 9 and 9 on his Apgar scores as well, so he is just nearly perfect! What am I saying?! He *is* perfect!
Our c-section was bumped back due to an emergency c-section that had to get in before us. They’ve had a LOT of c/s’s today, apparently. But the surgery couldn’t have gone better and was over, start to finish, in 30 minutes. Wow!
I’ve been doing great since, feeling pretty good (despite the expected soreness, etc). But this isn’t really about me now, is it? Naw, even *I* dont’ want to talk about myself. Because little Liam is the STAR.
Harry and my parents have been by to visit already and you see we got some pictures of the two together. He was overwhelmed, understandably, at first. Very nervous of the whole situation. Worried a bit, too, about me and the baby.
But he loves holding him and has a bazillion questions about him already. And I? Am so proud I could bust. Because I was finally able to give my son a sibling. And I absolutely can’t get enough of seeing both of them together!
Right now, we’re settling into the evening together. Breastfeeding might be a bit of an issue for a day or two. He’s just SO small and isn’t opening his mouth real wide. We’ve given him a little formula, simply because his blood sugar levels are so important with him being so small and a bit on the early side. But I’m getting a breastpump brought to me so I can at least give him mine, if not directly from the breast right off. I imagine in a day or so when he’s more with it, we’ll give it a good go. 
He’s just the sweetest thing ever. He hardly ever cries, only during diaper changes so far. Of course, I know that’s pretty standard with newborns. He snuffles around and opens his eyes quite a bit already. I could hold him for an eternity I think.
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Awww, congrats! He is beautiful. My nephew’s name is Liam!
Awwww… honey…… he’s gorgeous AND so perfect!! Enjoy your sweet little man! The part about Harry had me all choked up!!!
Oh Marilyn, he’s simply beautiful. I am beyond thrilled for you and Kile. Harry looks adorable holding his brother!!
Congratulations–he’s BEAUTIFUL!
Welcome Liam!!!
Congrats to you all! He’s darling, so tiny and perfect, I’m so happy for your newly expanded family.
Congratulations!!!
I’m sitting here with tears of joy welling up in my eyes. I am just so happy for all of you, and what a great pic of Harry as a new big brother!!
**hugs sweetie**
Congrats to all of you, what a beautiful sight!
Congratulations! What a beautiful family!
I’m so happy for you! And I’m glad Harry is enjoying being a big brother.
My mom is always telling me stories about how my older brother couldn’t get enough of helping out when I was a baby. How, everytime I cried, it was a race between him and my parents to get to me first. lol. But he was a bit older than Harry.
Aww! I still can’t get over how adorable Liam is and how cute he and Harry look together.
Congratulations and Happy Birthday to Liam! I’m all choked up looking at the pictures. Such a wonderful day!
Welcome to the world baby Liam! Congratulations to you and your family!
Congratulations to you all! Liam is beautiful and I just can’t get enough of the picture of him and Harry together, so precious.
CONGRATULATIONS! What a little doll-baby! He’ll grow into those *perfect* feet before you know it. ;o)
So tiny! So perfect!
Congratulations!!! I am SO happy for you!
Beautiful! Congrats! My nephew’s name is Liam (I picked the name and I think it is a great one)…
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I’ve been tracking your journey through this for a little over a year now. I was absolutely THRILLED to see that tiny little new baby of yours up here today!!!! You’ve been in my thoughts! YOU DID IT!!!! GO MOM!
Whoa! I can’t believe I missed that this weekend!
Congratulations. He’s precious!
I am so sorry I missed this earlier; but thilled with the wonderful news!!
Welcome to the world, handsome Liam!! And congrats to you and your family
This is what happens when I get too busy at work to check my blogroll. Hooray for Liam and your little family. What a happy, happy time!
Congratulations! He’s absolutely beautiful, way to go mommy!!!
Congrats and a very warm welcome to Liam.