9.10.2008

Introducing...


Coleman Somers Higbee
9/10/2008 @ 4:47 pm
6 lbs. 4 oz. and 18 inches

Just a few minutes old.

One very happy mother... he's so sweet and tiny! I'm so grateful that he's here!

The whole family! I can't believe we have 4 children (and a bonus kid)... CRAZY!

About 30 minutes old. He is so alert and aware.

A couple hours old. We are madly in love with the little guy.

Everything went great! We arrived at the hospital about 10 am but didn't start the induction until around noon. The delivery went smoothly and I feel great (well, as great as can be expected). All the kids were there and they were so cute. Max is just thrilled to have a brother, Abby kept patting my hand and telling me how brave I was and that she was so proud of me, and Afton was extremely protective... she didn't want anyone to hold him but her and she would get very upset when he cried. I think she is going to be a great big sister. We are grateful to Cassidy for being with Afton all day and getting the kids at school and bringing them to the hospital just in time. It was a great day and we are so grateful for our beautiful baby boy. We feel extremely blessed to have this little guy join our family.

22 comments:

scrapnchat said...

Oh my gosh, Katie! You look great! I looked terrible after having Dev. Your hair was good, make up, earrings...wow! How long were you in labor? He is so cute-but little. I am not surprised. You were so little. I am glad everyone is happy and healthy. Congratulations! Heather

Teri said...

He is soooo cute!! You look great too! Congratulations! Cant wait to see him!

Amy-Sue and Gian Del Bello said...

Congratulations on another cutie!

Cassidy said...

I am so excited for this little guy!!!!

Joy said...

Wow, you look great Katie! That is one handsome young man. Good job!

Kimberly Hammond Norton said...

Katie, He is so cute!! He totally looks like a Farnsworth. I am glad that everything went well.

The Nortons said...

Congratulations Higbee Family! He is darling.

Melanie said...

Beautiful...Heaven sent. Congratulations to your sweet family. We love you all.

Amy said...

HE is really cute, and so wide awake! Congratulations and enjoy.

Carrick family said...

Congrs!!! He sure looks like Afton! Beautiful baby! Being induced is best cuz u can look good before being induced and u still looked good! God job!

Suzy said...

He is so cute! Congratulations!

Jeanne said...

Congratulations Higbees! He's a beautiful baby. I'm glad all went well and I must agree, Katie, you look amazing. No fair! The pictures from the "photo shoot" are great, really sweet.

Erin Axson said...

Yet another beautiful Higbee Child! Congrats!

Lesa said...

no way!!! ir ia soo crazy one day they are in the next day they are out!! thanks for posting so quickly, its so exciting and you just want to know how everything went!!!! He looks like Afton and he has HAIR!!!!! congrats!! you juat made me get excited!!! 11 more long days:)

Shannon said...

Look at you! First of all, great job...you did it! (Having the baby, too, of course, but I am talking about your in-hospital post! Heehee.) He is so cute and wow, your family is so big and cute! I also can't believe your little photo shoot in the garage, did Chris take them? Good work. What a dynamo family. All so talented. Can't wait to meet your little guy in person. Hope you had a great shower, I was sorry I couldn't be there! Love you all. Congrats!

RO said...

Hey Chris and Katie, congratulations!! Thanks for sending the text and keeping us in the loop. (I must admit that I'm a little jealous that you've had your baby and I still haven't had mine. But that's going to end soon. We hope! LOL) Glad to know things went smoothly for you. Best wishes to your sweet family! ~Rebecca Overson

Nicole said...

Congratulations! He is adorable. And you aren't supposed to look that good right after having a baby! You look amazing!

SaratogaHills1stRS said...

Katie! Congrats! You sure can tell that he is a Higbee. What a cutie! And you look totally cute for just having a baby! wow! Can't wait to hold him myself!

Danielle said...

Congrats, you all look great, I hope you are feeling good. He is adorable!

Katie said...

Thank you all for the sweet notes. We are home and feeling great and super happy to have him here. He really is the sweetest little guy ever! I'll try to post more pictures in the next day or so... maybe a little slideshow of his first few days. We love you all, thanks for the support!

Nursapalooza said...

YAAAAAAAAAAAAY, he's here! Congratulations and Gods' blessings on your little sweetie, and family. You look radiant, what a good mommy you are! Heather
P.S. Thanks for visiting my blog!

Unknown said...

It's been a while since I sat down to read anyones blog let alone update my own. I had a few moments and was so excited to see the pics of your cute little coleman. Im so happy for you and you looked beautiful in the hospital bed. How is that after you just had a baby????