Healthy & Blessed

Our little Logan Finley O'Bryant arrived beautiful and healthy at 5:25am, Sunday June 21, 2009. We are so overwhelmed with love for this little guy, and it's true what they say: the second time is just as special! I am feeling especially grateful for a natural birth assisted by our incredible midwife who was by my side, and massaging my lower back non-stop from the moment I arrived UCLA (around 11pm on 6/20) and 5 cm dialated until he arrived 6.5 hours later. What a difference in having ZERO limiting IV's etc. as I was able to move freely, get into whatever position was most comfortable and ultimately deliver on my side with fewer tears than with Colin who was a full 3 lbs tinier.

And best of all, nursing is going wonderfully. He is a great eater, and I am happy to be nursing him non-stop as my supply establishes. Lots of support in this area which makes my heart smile!!

Our sweet family of 4 feels well, just incredible, and Morgan and I are in awe of every dimension of sweetness we are experiencing. A special time, that is for sure!!

Still waiting...

And now I'm at 5 days past due date with no newborn to hold yet. Having a midwife is blessing however, because I (as she) truly believes he will come when he is good and ready. Of course, talk to me in another week and I might have a different perspective. But in the meantime, I'm enjoying my time with Colin and resting and relaxing and catching up on some long postponed projects. I must say that it really is amazing how many people have asked (starting at 1 or 2 days late) if I will be induced or what I will do? There is nothing to do...just trust he is prepping and coming when ready!

No baby yet!

It is officially one day past my due date and no baby yet! With everything on our plate, I can't help but wonder if our little one is holding out until things settle down just a bit... Until then, we're getting organized and of course eagerly anticipating this baby's birth!

Getting close...

Official countdown: 4 days till due date.

This is so crazy to me. Soon we will be parents to a toddler and a newborn and I just cross my fingers that Colin is as affectionate with the actual baby as he is my belly! :)

39 weeks!

Colin loves to hug the baby brudder!

Countdown!

10 days till the due date and it's really hard to believe! Pregnancy has a way of moving so slowly in the beginning (during the 3 first months of debilitating nausea) yet after that it's like warp speed. And I can't help but feel such a variety of feelings- excitement, anticipation, nervousness, and sheer fear of overwhelm. And yet, I know that Morgan and I will continue to co-parent which puts me at ease. And also, that Colin will be a loving big brother, despite 2 year old antics these days! :)

All in all, I'm glad that we've taken time to really enjoying the calm of being parents to one, and also to make sure we nuture our relationship. Last month, we took the time to escape for a quick getaway to Palm Springs (thanks to Tam and Steve) and it was heaven. It's amazing how just a one night get away can refresh a marriage!