We are home and so happy to have made it full circle... now the real stuff begins, right!? =) I am such a happy mom. So blessed to have a healthy little baby boy. He has been such a heavenly treat for Danny and me.
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Recap:
Started feeling the contractions around 4pm on Thursday. We entered the hospital around 2am Friday morning. I labored for about 2 hours more there before asking (begging?) for my epidural around 4am. I started pushing just before 6am and the baby was born at 6:30am. He was in a hurry and mommy was not complaining about that - just glad I had enough time to get the epidural!!!
Recap:
Started feeling the contractions around 4pm on Thursday. We entered the hospital around 2am Friday morning. I labored for about 2 hours more there before asking (begging?) for my epidural around 4am. I started pushing just before 6am and the baby was born at 6:30am. He was in a hurry and mommy was not complaining about that - just glad I had enough time to get the epidural!!!
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My Dad (who baby James is named after) sent us this e-mail and we thought it was pretty funny:
Congratulations Lauren and Dan on becoming parents! And good timing -- right before the weekend. We are thrilled, relieved, and astonished at the ease with which you pulled it off (and we barely broke a sweat). Rumor has it that his first name is James. The last name is not in doubt--Thorley. But what is the middle name? Reported weight: 8-1/2 pounds. Reported length: 54 cm (21-1/4 inches in gringo). Reported hair color: blond. Reported CF (cuteness factor): off the charts. Nationality: dual (Tex-Mex).Demands are pouring in for digital images.
My Dad (who baby James is named after) sent us this e-mail and we thought it was pretty funny:
Congratulations Lauren and Dan on becoming parents! And good timing -- right before the weekend. We are thrilled, relieved, and astonished at the ease with which you pulled it off (and we barely broke a sweat). Rumor has it that his first name is James. The last name is not in doubt--Thorley. But what is the middle name? Reported weight: 8-1/2 pounds. Reported length: 54 cm (21-1/4 inches in gringo). Reported hair color: blond. Reported CF (cuteness factor): off the charts. Nationality: dual (Tex-Mex).Demands are pouring in for digital images.
Love, James I (the first)
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We have taken a million pictures of course and I must say that I am very grateful for the blog so that we can "show off" our little guy to all our family and friends back in the states and in Uruguay and Brasil! Here are my favorite pictures. Love to you all!
Xoxo, Daddy D, Mama L, & Baby J
Xoxo, Daddy D, Mama L, & Baby J
Labor!!!
The results.
Visitors! Neighbors and first best friend - Joseph.
Ward friends! 
Getting ready to go home.
The results. 
Visitors! Neighbors and first best friend - Joseph.Ward friends! Getting ready to go home.
The man who made it all happen - Dr. Bolanos - Saying goodbye and going home!
