💙 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!
Other Baby Posts:
Rhonda Henson
Congratulations, he’s beautiful.
Liz Marek
Congratulations!! He is amazing and so are you!
Sam
<3 Thank you, Liz!! <3
Patty McGuire
Congratulations!!! Your baby is beautiful and I’m so happy to hear everything went ok. What a wonderful Christmas gift. Thank you for sharing!
Sam
Thank you so much, Patty! 🙂
Catherine S.
You look wonderfully radiant and Luke is absolutely adorable. Thank you for sharing the joy💕
Fides
Congratulations!! This must be the happiest moment !!
Mary
Congratulations on the new addition to your family. Luke is absolutely adorable and very precious! I am happy all went well with your delivery and I look forward to seeing updates on Luke’s progress.
Sam
Thank you so much, Mary! 🙂
Michelle
Congratulations!! Such a sweet blessing! And, you look positively beautiful in the picture! You are glowing! I literally looked like I went ten rounds with a boxing champ…but if I look hard enough, I can see my own glow! Enjoy every minute, because it really is true..the days are long and the years are short! I blinked and have a 20 and a 15 year old and it seemed like yesterday they were getting their first picture!
Sam
Thank you so much, Michelle! I am definitely trying to take everything in. 🙂
Caroline Campbell-Charles
Congratulations. Now, that’s the best thing you’ve cooked up. LOL! Welcome to the world Luke! Ironically, I’m reading Luke this month in the Bible! Be well and safe!
Sam
Thank you so much, Caroline! 🙂
Marilyn
Congratulations on the birth of your sweet baby boy 💙
Judith McCartan
CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND. WHAT A LUCKY LITTLE GUY LUKE IS TO HAVE YOU TWO FOR PARENTS, ALONG WITH A FAITHFUL 4-FOOTED FRIEND. May 2020 bring you wonderful adventures with family and friends.
Sam
Thank you so much, Judith! <3
Tabitha
Congratulations! Let the adventure begin! May the Lord richly bless little Luke and the family He chose for him!
Sam
Thank you, Tabitha! We do feel so blessed <3
Melodie
Congratulations! I’m so happy for you! Love every moment and every stage with Luke. I blinked and now my daughters are 22 and 21! Thanks for sharing Luke with us!
Sam
Thank you so much, Melodie! I am definitely trying to savor ever moment. 🙂
Lynette
Congratulations to you both💙
Lynette
Your picture is beautiful, they grow up soo fast so enjoy all this time💙🌻
Jill Ekleberry
Congratulations and welcome to this sweet baby boy! Enjoy all the time you can with Luke because he’ll be grown before you know it. Stay 😻 in love!
Linda
Congratulations! Your life will never be the same but those labor pains were well worth it. What a handsome young man. So happy for you !!!!!!!!!!
Sam
SO worth it! Thank you, Linda! <3