💙 Welcome to the world, Baby Luke 💙
What a week it’s been. At 9:44 AM on 11/24/2019 (promptly, on his due date) my sweet, 8 lb 9 oz son Luke arrived.
I am so, so in love, sometimes it feels like my heart can’t even handle it.
I wish I had some cute, professional, adorably-staged photos to share with you, but even though he’s been here for over a week I haven’t quite found the time to make that happen. So instead I have unpolished iPhone pictures to share . Fortunately I already have hundreds and hundreds of those.
Zach and I ended up going to the hospital late last Saturday night because my blood pressure was high (even though I have no history of high blood pressure and it had otherwise had been perfect through the whole pregnancy).
The doctor decided it would be safest to induce, and after 8 hours of labor (4 of those hours were pushing!) sweet Luke Ryan Merritt made his way into the world.
Zach and I are home now and are so, so in love with this perfect little boy.
Fortunately, I had posts scheduled to go out so you’ve still been seeing my new recipes even though I was in the hospital and have been less than productive sitting on the couch, soaking up this time with my baby boy.
I have more recipes scheduled out between now and January so that I can enjoy some time with Luke as well as recovering and adjusting.
I’ll still be around, answering comments and otherwise working on the blog, but I worked really hard these past few months to have posts (and videos) scheduled in advance so that I’d be able to take a mini maternity leave. I think you’ll really enjoy what I have planned.
I almost didn’t share this photo. It’s a pretty personal one; Zach took it shortly after delivery and I was a complete mess (it took me almost an hour to eventually comb the knots out of my hair, I don’t even know how they got there). But it was one of the best moments of my life and my heart has never been so full.
Thanks for letting me share these sweet moments with you. Back to the recipes tomorrow!
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michelle ruggiero
wow, i have been a l&d nurse for over 20 years. (retired now) so i have seen many, many babies born. this has got to be one of the cutest little bundles of joy i have ever seen. congrats to you and your husband. enjoy every minute and take pictures daily. and by the way you look beautiful in that photo. excuse my no upper case, my shift key is stuck from sticky fingers of thanksgiving treats, many of your recipes.lol
Sam
Thank you so much, Michelle! Your kind words have put a big smile on my face. I really appreciate it. 🙂
Kathleen
That is a beautiful and loving picture of Mom and her son. Enjoy your adorable little guy.
Sam
Thank you so much Kathleen! 🙂
Lorley
This whole post made me smile. Thank you for sharing your family and your recipes with us. Take it easy and enjoy your new life as a mom. Love the pictures. All of them!
Sam
Thank you so much, Lorley! I’m glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
June
Congratulations on your little one, enjoy your maternity leave. They grow up really fast so take LOTS OF PICTURES, the goofier the the better!
Sam
I’m sure there will be a TON of goofy pictures. Thank you, June. 🙂
Kathy
You and Luke are beautiful! Congratulations on your little bundle of joy!!!!+
Sam
Thank you so much, Kathy! 🙂
Shirley
Congratulations on the birth of Luke! He’s absolutely beautiful ❤️
Sam
Thank you so much, Shirley! 🙂
Ginger Hackney
Congratulations! He is beautiful just like his mother. Merry Christmas!!
Sam
Thank you so much, Ginger! Merry Christmas! 🙂
Margie
Congratulations and blessings to you and your family!!! He’s gorgeous!!!
Sam
Thank you so much, Margie! 🙂
Sue
Babies are our gifts from Heaven letting us know God still exists and loves each of us more than we can comprehend. A new baby is the purest example of a loving God. Congratulations on the arrival of your handsome little Angel.
Sam
Thank you so much, Sue! We feel very blessed to have him. 🙂
Pilar
Congratulations!! Enjoy your well deserved break!
Sam
Thank you so much, Pilar! 🙂
Mama
Congratulations hon…beautiful boy!
Sam
Thank you so much! 🙂
Bonnie Nyquist
Oh Sam! We have been waiting!!! He is precious and beautiful,you are so blessed. Take all the time you need to care for yourself and this precious baby!!!!! Please keep sharing,I have never seen you look so beautiful! Contrats to the new parents!!!!
Sam
Thank you so much, Bonnie! 🙂
Lori
Congratulations! You look beautiful! He is adorable 💜
Sam
Thank you so much, Lori! 🙂
Natasha
Congrats, Sam! So glad you and baby Luke are both happy and healthy. ❤️
Sam
Thank you so much, Natasha! 🙂
Debra
Oh beautiful baby and mommy too! Congratulations! What a wonderful and magical time 💗
Sam
Thank you so much, Debra! 🙂