Hi all! I am writing this from my hospital room.
Little Eddie made his appearance into the world at 8:01 am yesterday, March 28th. He was 8 pounds and 2 ounces at birth, and last time he was weighed is at 7 pounds 12 ounces and 19 inches.
My Dr. and his staff were absolutely amazing and wonderful and kind and funny and it was by far the easiest C-Sec I have ever had. (he also delivered Colton and Parker)
Sorry the picture is awful... I cant access my pictures until I get home. This was from hubby's phone I think!
This sweet child has a full head of RED hair!! and is just a dream already. Last night he slept from 11:00pm to 5:00am when the nurse came and woke him up (to run tests) and is so sweet. I love the sweet little coo's and sighs he makes! And dont even get me started on that new baby smell... I just sit and hold him and breath in the heavenly scent!
I am nursing exclusively, and he latched on the very first time he tried! Such a champ. He has been with me since he was born, except for a bath and some other tests.
The kids have met him twice now, and just adore him. We all do really! I have some hilarious video of Audrey holding him from my FLip Camera, but it will be a miracle if that makes it to my blog as I am wretched at figuring out how to do that! We are thinking that tomorrow (Wed.) we can both go home.
As far as me, I am doing well! Pain has been minimal... I even held out on taking anything for the first 22 hours... my nurse thought I was nuts!
(TMI to follow, dont read if you are squeamish!)
We did find out that my uterus was very thin at the incision site. This basically means that if I had gone into active labor the chances of it rupturing and me bleeding out were very, very high. (risking death for me and baby) Sorta scary!
I asked if that meant there would be any complications with future pregnancy's and he sorta nodded his head yes. If we were blessed enough to be pregnant again I would have to probably have the C-sec very early to avoid all contractions. But he did say it would be do-able and we would just be pro-active and make healthy choices.
I am relived to know that the option of us having more kids is not completely off the table, but am also feeling so blessed with the family that we have.
I promise I will be adding some pics of sweet baby Eddie soon... he really is just adorable (I know, I am biased!) and I would love to share him with you!
Thank you SO much for all the kind words and well wishes and prayers. It has meant the world to me!
Amanda, he is absolutely GORGEOUS! You are such a blessed family, and we are blessed readers to have you share your joy with us like this!
May God keep you all happy, safe, and loved! CONGRATULATIONS!
Posted by: Becca | March 29, 2011 at 05:51 PM
Congratulations on your beautiful baby boy, Amanda. I'm so glad to hear that everyone is happy and healthy.
Posted by: Cookin' Canuck | March 29, 2011 at 05:52 PM
He's beautiful Amanda. Love that HAIR! Congratulations, my dear. That is quite the story.
xox
Posted by: Aimee @ Simple Bites | March 29, 2011 at 05:52 PM
Sweetest baby ever! Congrats Amanda!
Posted by: alice | March 29, 2011 at 05:53 PM
Congratulations! He looks so lovely and I wish him blessings.
Posted by: homemademummy | March 29, 2011 at 05:55 PM
Oh I am so excited to hear y'all are both doing well. His hair is absolutely precious and he is so handsome.
Love ya!
Posted by: Robyn | Add a Pinch | March 29, 2011 at 05:56 PM
What a sweet baby! I am so happy for you and your family of 6, God bless you all. I can't wait to see pictures of baby Eddie as he grows!
Posted by: Renee (kudos kitchen) | March 29, 2011 at 05:56 PM
Amanda!!!!!! He is so precious!!!! Thanks for sharing. :) Absolutley adorable. :)
Posted by: Sonya | March 29, 2011 at 05:57 PM
Congratulations Amanda. Eddie is beautiful and he's just been born into one of the most beautiful families.
Posted by: Paula | March 29, 2011 at 05:57 PM
Congratulations! What a handsome little man! LOVE that head full of red!!! Enjoy your sweet new baby! :)
Posted by: Londa | March 29, 2011 at 05:58 PM
congrats Amanda - am very happy that the delivery went well and that you both are lovin' each other. gotta say - love a red-headed child!
Posted by: SMITH BITES | March 29, 2011 at 05:59 PM
Congratulations! He is completely perfect! :)
Posted by: hailey | March 29, 2011 at 06:00 PM
Oh Amanda, I do love a Ginger boy! (James is a ginger too!) He is just precious! I am so glad you're okay, and that your doctor is so *present* in what is best for you and your family. Can't wait to see more pics!
Posted by: Amber | Bluebonnets & Brownies | March 29, 2011 at 06:01 PM
He's just ADORABLE Amanda!!! Thanks for sharing and updating.......you know we were all just dying to know how it all went!
Welcome baby Eddie!
Posted by: TidyMom | March 29, 2011 at 06:01 PM
Welcome to the world Eddie! He is so sweet, and we have the same birthday!
Posted by: Bree | March 29, 2011 at 06:01 PM
Oh Amanda...so excited to see baby Eddie and so glad to know you're doing well. I miss you already!!
Posted by: Cookbook Queen | March 29, 2011 at 06:02 PM
He is wonderful! What a beautiful boy you've got there...and I love his chubby cheeks!
Posted by: Lisa | March 29, 2011 at 06:02 PM
Congratulations to you all! He is adorable. What a wonderful blessing.
I can't wait to see more pics and of the whole happy family!
Posted by: Amy K | March 29, 2011 at 06:04 PM
Congratulations!! He is absolutely beautiful - I love the red hair!! So thankful that Momma and baby are ok!!
Posted by: Nancy@acommunaltable | March 29, 2011 at 06:05 PM
Congratulations Amanda. Blessings to you and your family.
Welcome to the world sweet baby Eddie!!
Posted by: Ashley | March 29, 2011 at 06:06 PM
Congratulations! Eddie is adorable. I love the red hair! :) I'm glad that you didn't end up with any complications and that he is nursing well. I hope things continue to go well for you all! It makes me really excited for a month or so from now when our family is going to become a family of six as well. :)
Posted by: Michelle M. | March 29, 2011 at 06:10 PM
I just couldn't be happier for you. Sons are a heritage from the Lord. I am glad your surgery went well also and thankful that your uterus held on! :) What a blessing that he is nursing well. My sencond was a champ too, the first not so much (weeeeeeeeks of trying before he latched). I will continue to pray that all adjust well as your family of SIX gets aquanited with it's newest member. - K
Posted by: In Katrina's Kitchen | March 29, 2011 at 06:10 PM
Congratulations! He's just gorgeous! I adore his hair! So glad you are both doing so well. I envy you getting to smell that delightful new baby scent!
Posted by: robyn | March 29, 2011 at 06:11 PM
Congrats! So excited for you! Take it easy and get some rest.
Posted by: CM @ A Little Lilac | March 29, 2011 at 06:16 PM
Congratulations, Amanda! He's so cute! Glad you all are healthy and are doing good.
Posted by: JulieD | March 29, 2011 at 06:16 PM
Congratulations!! My little guy joined me on the 9th - having a newborn in the house is such a blessing!
Posted by: Deborah | March 29, 2011 at 06:21 PM
Oh Amanda you sound soooo happy and I am very happy for all of you as well. Yes,yes,yes you truly are blessed. But you are also so deserving of this little miracle. Prayers for you and your family as you all make this new adjustment with baby Eddie.
Posted by: Tammy Vangstad | March 29, 2011 at 06:23 PM
Many, many congratulations, Amanda! What a sweetie.
Posted by: Kristin | March 29, 2011 at 06:24 PM
AMANDA! I am in LOVE! He is precious, and Red hair, you are one lucky mama!
Congrats! Rest up!
xoxo
Posted by: Christina | March 29, 2011 at 06:35 PM
Love the bright red hair! What a beautiful baby! I am so happy for you. I meant to tell you on your cookie post but I am pretty biased on "Eddie's" .... that's my husbands name!
Posted by: Jessica @ How Sweet | March 29, 2011 at 06:38 PM
So cute! Congratulations! I only have one toddler who keeps my hands full, so I have no clue how you do it!
Posted by: Debbie | March 29, 2011 at 06:45 PM
Amanda
I am so thrilled for you and your sweet son! Take good care of yourself and let people help you if you need! I wish I was closer and could bring you a meal or something!! Thanking God for His goodness today! :)
Blessings friend
Kristin
Posted by: Kristin Smith | March 29, 2011 at 06:51 PM
Well done Mommy! You bake beautiful babies as well as cookies ;) Congratulations!
Posted by: Renee | March 29, 2011 at 06:57 PM
Congratulations! I love, love, love his name. I am also biased, but the red hair is so delicious.
Posted by: Jenay | March 29, 2011 at 06:58 PM
What a sweetheart -- and I think the photo is GREAT!!! Love the red hair :) I am so happy you are feeling so good and ready to come home. Praise God for wonderful doctors and nurses to take care of you! God bless you and your family.
Posted by: Mary | March 29, 2011 at 06:59 PM
Oh my goodness!! CONGRATULATIONS, to you and your whole family! And here I was trying to put in a cookie order with you! I had no idea you were so close to your due date. What a blessing - he is beautiful. : )
Posted by: Laura @ Our House Of Joyful Noise | March 29, 2011 at 07:01 PM
Wonderful! Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful.
Posted by: Jenny | March 29, 2011 at 07:01 PM
Just BEAUTIFUL! I love his fuzzy red hair. Congratualtions again and God bless you and your family.
Posted by: colleen | March 29, 2011 at 07:07 PM
Oh. my. goodness! That red hair is gorgeous! I love it! And the squishy newborn beautiful face. Oh, sweet mama, you're going to make me want another. :) I'm so glad he slept good for you. I'm also so happy you are feeling well. Good for you! I know your family will be happy to be back together again soon, but enjoy the rest and pampering.
Posted by: Bethany | March 29, 2011 at 07:23 PM
Amanda: Congratulations on your beautiful little new boy. I remember riding the bus with you at BlogHer and you were pregnant. Enjoy every minute with him.
I miss those baby days so much!
Posted by: The Italian Dish | March 29, 2011 at 07:26 PM
Congrats on your new baby boy!! Enjoy every newborn moment as you know that wonderful time passes too quick.
Posted by: Jeri | March 29, 2011 at 07:31 PM
Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful baby boy! I think he looks like your baby picture with your grandparents on yesterday's post. God bless you all.
Posted by: Mary | March 29, 2011 at 07:31 PM
Congrats, Amanda! So happy for you :)
Posted by: Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction | March 29, 2011 at 07:31 PM
Oh so sweet Amanda! Congratulations again and again. Little Eddie is soooo adorable. Enjoy every precious moment and every success to you. Suzy
Posted by: Suzy Roberts | March 29, 2011 at 07:31 PM
What a beautiful boy! Congratulations.
Posted by: Katie | March 29, 2011 at 07:59 PM
Congratulations! He's adorable!
Posted by: Kaitlin | March 29, 2011 at 08:03 PM
Congrats, Amanda! Baby Eddie is so sweet! I love his name, I love his sweet little face, I love everything about him! You are a lucky mama to have him, and he's a lucky little guy to have such an incredible Mommy! Congrats to all! Can't wait to see more pics!
Posted by: Carrie | March 29, 2011 at 08:22 PM
I love his red hair!! So cute!! Congratulations! I'm glad everything went smoothly! Enjoy your new baby!
Posted by: Jaclyn | March 29, 2011 at 08:29 PM
More congratulations...glad to hear that all are well and have to love the red hair, huh? Take good care.
Posted by: Barbara | VinoLuciStyle | March 29, 2011 at 08:37 PM
Amanda, Congratulations on your sweet, sweet, little red-head Eddie! I'm so glad to hear how well you BOTH are doing!
((Hugs))
Can't wait to hear and see more of him!
Posted by: Marian (Sweetopia) | March 29, 2011 at 08:39 PM
Congratulations!!! He is simply precious. Cherish every minute - they grow up so quickly!
Posted by: aimee | March 29, 2011 at 08:40 PM
Just wanted to say thank you again for the update, it's so sweet of you to take the time to post this picture when you are still in the hospital. Enjoy your cuddle time with him!
Posted by: Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen | March 29, 2011 at 08:43 PM
YAY!!! COngratulations!!!
Posted by: Lorie | March 29, 2011 at 08:58 PM
Wow! I can smell his new baby smell from way over here! He is so cute! AUGH! I can't wait to hold him close and sniff his head!
Posted by: Gianna | March 29, 2011 at 09:05 PM
Amanda, he is so sweet! Congratulations!
Just to note: I also had a very thin uterus at the incision site when my 4th child was born, scary thin like 1mm. It wasn't an issue at all when my 5th was born. We didn't do the c-section early at all, and there was no mention of it being very thin during the surgery (or after for that matter).
Posted by: Karina | March 29, 2011 at 09:10 PM
You are amazing, Amanda!!! What a gorgeous little man you have...and what a tough Momma you are! No meds for the first 22 hours?! Are you NUTS??? hehehe
Congratulations on your newest addition. Your family is big and beautiful! I'll be keeping you all in my prayers are you heal, grow and adjust.
XoXoXo,
Becki D.
Posted by: Becki D | March 29, 2011 at 09:12 PM
Amanda, I am so thankful everyone is doing great. What a beautiful little boy your family has been blessed with. Much love and many prayers for all of you!!! xoxo
Posted by: Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles | March 29, 2011 at 09:28 PM
He is beautiful! Congratulations!
Posted by: Liz | March 29, 2011 at 09:39 PM
So Handsome! :) Congrats! So glad all went well!
Can't wait to meet him! :) He certainly looks like the rest of the family!
Posted by: janis | March 29, 2011 at 09:54 PM
Felicitaciones! = Congratulations!
Bienvenido Eddie! = Welcome Eddie!
Dios Bendiga a Eddie y toda su hermosa familia!
God bless you and your beautiful family!
My gift for him and for you Amanda!
http://unyka.typepad.com/blog/2011/03/welcome-baby-boy.html
http://unyka.typepad.com/blog/2011/03/and-baby-makes-six.html
Posted by: UNYKA | March 29, 2011 at 10:24 PM
He is very precious! Enjoy your time with your new baby-congrats!
Posted by: The Lumberjack's Wife | March 30, 2011 at 01:07 AM
Congratulations! What a beautiful boy with that red hair! Take care!
Posted by: Kari | March 30, 2011 at 07:02 AM
He is absolutely beautiful! Congratulations to you and your family. What a blessing :)
Posted by: amber hurd | March 30, 2011 at 07:22 AM
Very exciting, congrats!
Posted by: Alexandria | March 30, 2011 at 07:44 AM
Congratulations!! He is beautiful!
Posted by: cara | March 30, 2011 at 07:56 AM
YAY! Congratulations and welcome Eddie!
He's precious and it sounds like you're doing well. So happy for y'all and can't wait to see more picts.
Posted by: Amy | She Wears Many Hats | March 30, 2011 at 07:58 AM
Beautiful... I am so happy for your family! Give him lots of kisses and hugs and treasure this time:)
Posted by: amalia | March 30, 2011 at 08:26 AM
Congratulations beautiful mama! Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you - I'm more than happy to help! Missing you much :)
Posted by: Kami | March 30, 2011 at 08:59 AM
Congratulation on your new bundle of joy. I am so glad things went well and everyone is happy and resting! God bless.
Posted by: FromTheHeartsOf | March 30, 2011 at 09:01 AM
Oh - so adorable, congratulations from another mummy of a red head!!!
Posted by: Janmary, N Ireland | March 30, 2011 at 09:23 AM
{LOVE} the red hair! He's a sweet angel :)
Posted by: Shannon | March 30, 2011 at 10:20 AM
Congratulations! He is perfect! I love that newborn smell - wish we could bottle it!
Posted by: Misty Stuckwisch | March 30, 2011 at 10:27 AM
Congratulations Amanda! He is just precious. :)
Posted by: Amy's blah, blah, blog | March 30, 2011 at 10:32 AM
Red hair!! I love the red hair! And that he's healthy and nursing well, of course too. Hoping to visit you all soon!
Posted by: Leah | March 30, 2011 at 11:06 AM
Congrats!!! I am hopping from Katrina's blogs to check your adorable newborn!! How cute is he??? Love it..enjoy mommy!!
Posted by: Sandra's Easy Cooking | March 30, 2011 at 11:37 AM
Congratulations!!!!!! Eddie looks just perfect. Get lot's of rest and enjoy every moment. May God bless your family :)
Posted by: Linda Picazzo | March 30, 2011 at 12:38 PM
He is gorgeous! Congratulations on a healthy precious baby boy!
Posted by: JP | March 30, 2011 at 12:40 PM
Absolutely adorable. I am so happy to hear that both you and Eddie are doing well!!! Can't wait to see more pics/video once you figure it out...
Posted by: carma | March 30, 2011 at 12:55 PM
I am so glad to hear that things went well for you for delivery and that Eddie is here safe and sound! He is absloutely adorable...and all that hair too!Congratulations and enjoy every minute as it goes by so quickly. My little guy is 3 1/2 months already!
Posted by: Melanie | March 30, 2011 at 12:57 PM
THE HAIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!LOVE IT!!!!!!
Ok, back when I had just had "Rosebud" you said in a comment on my blog something about it giving you baby fever...well you've just passed it back to me!
He is so beautiful. Glad you are both doing well.
Posted by: Jenney | March 30, 2011 at 01:20 PM
Congratulations, he's beautiful!
Posted by: Casey | March 30, 2011 at 01:50 PM
Welcome to the world, Eddie! I LOVE your red hair!
Amanda....you are a trooper, girl! Posting from the HOSPITAL!!! I'm so happy that you and baby are well!
Can't wait for more pictures! Enjoy that new bundle of joy! ♥
Posted by: bridget {bake at 350} | March 30, 2011 at 03:04 PM
Congratulations! So happy for you and your family. Clearly God was watching out for you and your sweet baby :)
Posted by: megan @ whatmegansmaking | March 30, 2011 at 03:08 PM
Just look at that red hair! What a cutie-pie! So glad everyone is doing well! [hugs!]
Posted by: Sally | March 30, 2011 at 03:17 PM
Congratulations, Amanda!!! I'm so happy for you and your family. Little Eddie is adorable!!! Best wishes!!
Posted by: Jenna | March 30, 2011 at 05:02 PM
Doing quite the happy dance for you all the way out here. He is so handsome!! And that hair.. I am in awe. What a little miracle! Congratulations!!
Posted by: mindy | March 30, 2011 at 08:24 PM
Congratulations on your new baby boy! Glad everything went well with the C-section, and that your little one is healthy. May God continue to bless you and your family!
Posted by: The Texas Peach | March 30, 2011 at 10:38 PM
Wow! An incredible amount of comments. So with all the time you don't really have I'll just say CONGRATULATIONS and patiently wait for more pictures.
Posted by: Ruth | March 30, 2011 at 11:35 PM
God's richest blessings on your new little one! He is just precious!
Posted by: audra | March 31, 2011 at 12:01 AM
Congratulations! Your baby is beautiful and I'm happy that the C-Sec went well! Wishes of happiness for the whole family!
Posted by: Susana Coelho | March 31, 2011 at 01:21 AM
Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Michelle Andrews | March 31, 2011 at 07:56 AM
congratulations Amanda to you and your whole wonderful family!! He is just beautiful!
Posted by: Karene | March 31, 2011 at 10:09 AM
No need to change it!
He is absolutely, drop-dead gorgeous!
I just wish I could hold him!
A true gift of God
Posted by: Charlie | March 31, 2011 at 10:31 AM
he is beautiful - congratulations!
Glad to hear you are both doing well, enjoy these precious days with your little one!
Posted by: MaryF | March 31, 2011 at 11:27 AM
Again...congratulations! He's a doll!
Posted by: Barbara | March 31, 2011 at 02:19 PM
MMMMMMMMMM newborn baby smell! Congratulations to all of you on the new family member!
Posted by: Linda | March 31, 2011 at 04:24 PM
Congratulations! He is a beautiful blessing! Enjoy!
Posted by: Kerri | March 31, 2011 at 06:54 PM
He is beautiful, and gorgeous, and perfect!!! Congratulations to you and your wonderful family! Love you bunches:) Molly
Posted by: Molly | March 31, 2011 at 07:01 PM
Yayyyyyyyyyyy, congratulations! He does look really, very sweet from the picture (even if it might not be a good one), and I'm looking forward to seeing more!
Posted by: Andrea | March 31, 2011 at 07:53 PM
Congratulations! Hopefully you will continue to mend fast.
Posted by: Christina | March 31, 2011 at 08:59 PM