Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Family of Five

Newest addition: Luke Brian Smiley
Date: June 15, 2010
Time: 3:50 pm
Weight: 8 lbs. 5 oz.
Length: 19 1/2 inches

He is a miracle and I am in love. He is the sweetest little thing and has hardly made a peep in his 27 hours of life. The labor and delivery went remarkably well. We arrived at the hospital just before noon, my water broke at 1:30, I got an epidural at 2:45, I was dilated to a 10 by 3:15, the doctor arrived in the room at 3:40, I started pushing at 3:45, and Luke entered the world at 3:50 - it was a whirlwind! It is truly amazing how many emotions a mother can feel in such a short period of time. From extreme pain, anger, and frustration to sheer joy and love. I laughed, I cried, I swore a few times, I tried to rip off Brian's thumb nails, and I witnessed a miracle. It was amazing. He is amazing. And yes, it was all worth it.


21 comments:

Austin and Maren said...

He is so precious! Congratulations!! WOW your family is growing so quickly. Glad all went well and that you are continuing to do well. You and Brian do great work. Such a darling family. : )

rsheedy said...

Oh YAY!!! Your son is a genius, and he must really love me. We have the same birthday. I'm so excited for you guys! What beautiful photos of an adorable little guy. Love the name, too. Congrats!!

All About M.E.('s) said...

He is adorable! I can't wait to hold him some more. Great pictures!!

Crazy Lifferths said...

YEAH YEAH YEAH!! I have been waiting for this! He is absolutely perfect...oh my goodness! And what great pictures! I LOVE his name! I agreed with everything you said...nothing compares to giving birth, absolutely NOTHING! Congrats to the Smiley Family!

The Simmons Family said...

He is so perfect. Congratulations on your healthy baby boy! I'm sure Trent and Ashlyn are in heaven! :)

Jamie said...

I ♥ you Jame! Good work my friend (Brian a lil' too). I can't wait to hold this sweet boy!

Stacy said...

Congratulations!!!!

Amber said...

He is adorable. Congratulations! And glad you had such fast labor!

Melissa said...

Oh Jamie. He's a real charmer. Congratulations.

Princess said...

Yeah!!!!! He is so adorable and I cannot wait to hold him and kiss his chubby little cheeks!!! Love the name too! Congrats you guys and good work Jame! Love you and see you soon!

Amy said...

Oh congratulations!!! The pictures are perfect and ones you will cherish forever! I love the first one, so sweet!
Welcome to officially being outnumbered! it is wonderful

Monica Lifferth said...

Love my new lil' buddy! Congrats to you guys! What a lucky little Luke to have such great parents!

Lindsay said...

Jamie! He is beautiful! Congratulations!!!! What an angel. I'm so glad he's here, healthy and happy! He is absolutely adorable...can't wait to meet him in person, you'll have to let me take his picture someday!!! Did you take all those pictures? They are amazing! What a sweet little man. I'm so excited for you guys. Congrats again!

Ashley Rae said...

Wow... he is absolutely gorgeous. What a darling boy!! And it sounds like everything went perfectly. Congrats!! Enjoy every minute of it!!

Erica said...

Gorgeous lil' guy! Congrats! How exciting and I wish I had that fast of deliveries. I can't wait to meet him.

Marcy said...

He is sooo cute!!! Congratulations!
How are Trent and Ashlynn liking him?
Also, Jas and I need your new address. Can you email it to us?

Heather said...

Yay! I cant wait to meet him! He looks perfect. Great pictures. Congratulations! Love you!

Renee said...

Congratulations!!! He's beautiful... :)

whitney said...

Ahhh, he's only the cutest, sweetest thing EVER! congrats, congrats!!!

Mary said...

Jamie and Brian, thank you for bringing another beautiful, healthy angel into our family. I am so happy for your fab 5 family! Mr. Luke Smiley is adorable! Hope Mom and Dad are doing good too. Love you all.
xoxoxo to Ashlyn and Trent too.

Zachary said...

Congratulations Smiley Family! I hope that Ashlyn isn't TOO disappointed that she has another brother...but he looks like he can make anyone happy.

I am very excited for you guys!!!