Finally! Here are some pictures of our sweet baby Thomas! I've been busy in baby land and haven't taken the time to post. I have a lot to catch up on. Thomas was born on August 22nd at 4:16 pm. He weighed 7lbs 7oz and was 21 inches long and he has already grown so much! The labor and delivery went really smoothly. What a blessing! It only took six hours and we did it without medication. Yeah me! The post partum time is really a challenge for me. That's partly why I haven't posted because I've been trying to just get well and get a handle on taking care of three kids and everything else. Mathan has been wonderful and helps as much as possible but he can't take over what I really want him to... nursing! I'd rather do the unmedicated labor and delivery all over again rather than break in the nipples. Still, I'd rather go through all the pain of nursing rather than use formula. It's supposed to get easier with subsequent babies but not so for me. Boo! Not to mention being a hormonal train wreak on top of it. I am getting better though. Thomas is worth it. I'm so excited to have a boy. I can't wait to watch his personality emerge, and see him learn. Every milestone is a miracle to me. The girls just love him! Ellen holds out her arms and says "let me take it" and coos "Thomas" at him. May has been so helpful. She is such a good listener and she is able to help in so many ways. Both of them have been carrying baby dolls around and playing mommy. Ellen tried to put a diaper on hers. It was so cute. She has had a hard time waiting for things because Thomas usually comes first, but I'm so glad she doesn't dislike him for it. All in all we have been so blessed. I'm so grateful for Mathan. He has held me together during the hard times when all the kids are crying and mom can't help but cry too. Good thing that doesn't happen too often! I think my emotions are finally leveling out so hopefully the mole hills wont look like mountains any more. Thanks everyone, for taking care of us! We love you!
