First doctor visit

We had our first official outing today - to the doctor for Mason's first check-up. His weight was down to 7lbs. 14 ozs. when we left the hospital but just 5 days later he has gained back up to and beyond his birth weight! At 8lbs. 9.5 ozs., he is smack in the middle for his age. His head and chest size are also exactly in the 50th percentile - so all around perfectly growing.

Just one more week until I can drive again and get myself out and about! We are making plans for next week already and hope Mason can meet some of you all then! Thanks to all our church friends who have been or will be providing great meals - between lack of sleep and still recovering from my c-section, they are a lifesaver!

Scrub a dub dub

Scrub a dub dub, Mason in the tub. He was a trooper for his first bath. And followed it with some great sleep!

First week in pictures

Mason turned one week old today. So hard to believe! Here are some pictures from his first week.

Mason and his proud daddy. Could they look more alike?

Leaving the hospital. Time to go home!

My favorite picture - captured his spontaneous smile! Lights up his face.

Sleepy baby

Enjoying his swing

Welcoming Mason to the world: Our story

Five days ago, we thought we wouldn't have much of a birth story and just an amazing end result, but our son decided he didn't like our plans. After scheduling a c-section for Wednesday, I was excited to have the day before off work to go grocery shopping, put up his bassinet, do laundry and enjoy my last day before motherhood. Monday night - just a few hours after blogging about how his birthday was going to be on Wednesday - Mason decided to speed up the process. Around 11pm, we discovered my water had broke. We were both in shock. I kept saying, shaking, "he broke me," as Dash googled 'water breaking' just to confirm we weren't out of our minds. So we made a mad scramble to pack up the last things for the hospital and off we went. Contractions had started by the time we got to the hospital and they moved up my c-section to 8am the next morning - Tuesday morning. A restless night followed and then a standard c-section that delivered our beautiful bundle of joy.

We are all adjusting well and I am feeling better every day. Here are a few photos from Mason's birthday and you can look forward to more from his first few days soon. We can't wait for him to meet all of you soon!

meeting Grandma

Introducing...

Mason Samuel Connell

born February 17, 2009

8 lbs. 7 oz.

19 1/2 inches

Birthdays!

We will be celebrating a birthday this week! We are all set to welcome our little man into the world this Wednesday, February 18th around noon. He came in at 8 pounds, 12 ounces today and is set to cook a couple weeks longer if he has his way, so the doctor is opting for a c-section... as are we. We could use your prayers for a quick and easy delivery and recovery... and for help getting my wedding rings off my fat fingers before we go to the hospital. We're hoping to be home for the weekend too based on what my doctor told us. Can't wait to introduce our little one to you all soon!

Today is the day!

YAY! Today is the day that we will more than likely find out the plans for the arrival of our little one and hopefully his birthday is just a few days away! Our back to back appointments are at 3:30 this afternoon. At 39 1/2 weeks pregnant - and large and in charge - here's to hoping today is my last day at work!