Just a quick post, finally, to share the joyful news that baby boy and I are home! Daddy is holding him next to me in bed as I type this. While I will post a more detailed account of my delivery, it was straight forward and I am doing much better than I was at this point after my first c-section.
In terms of facts, he was born at 10:25 am on 12/26, weighing 9#5oz and measuring 20.5 inches. He has strawberry blonde peach fuzz and a cherubic face. And, even though I am hopped up on pain meds, I know one thing as surely as I know the sun rises and sets daily and that is the feeling of contentment, the filling of the void, that I’ve long sought. My heart and mind are at peace, free from the tangle of thoughts and worry over whether we’d ever make it to this place that have plagued me for the last 5 1/2 years.
I want to share both his name and a picture but maintaining my anonymity here is important to me. I’m still deciding how I will handle that long term or if my feelings will change down the line. If you are interested in either please email me at dolfynstar@gmail.com and I’ll be happy to share.
One of my in real life friends texted me and asked, “how are you doing emotionally?”. My response to him was, ‘profoundly grateful and deeply in love’. And, that about sums it up.
Baby boy has a very sweet disposition and I can stare and marvel at him for long stretches. Of course, my worries were for naught, not that I could have known that going in. I mostly cannot believe that I am here, a mother of two with a newborn in my house. It seriously feels like a dream that is happening to someone else.
As this narcotic is starting to take effect, I should sign-off. I’ve read the same sentence over and over and keep losing my place.
Yes!!!!!!! Best news and best post ever!!! Sending much love to you all!
Drink in that new baby loving!
Congratulations! So happy it went well and hope the pain meds continue to work well.
So very happy for you all. Congratulations, mama!
Congratulations. I’m so happy you got your happy ending.
Congratulations! Thanks for updating so soon — I had been checking back like crazy, and was so looking forward to the good news.
Was just recalling the time after your transfer, when you didn’t even think you’d get a positive pregnancy test. What a way you’ve come!
Hugs to you and your family. Wishing you lots of healing and rest!
This is seriously the best news I’ve had all day. I have been waiting for news, hoping for the best and am so happy for all of you. I hope you continue to feel great as you relish in these days with your new addition. Congratulations to your entire family and especially to you, a mommy who did an amazing job bringing this little boy into the world. Hooray!!!!!!!
Wonderful news. So very happy for you.
Huge congrats on the arrival of your precious baby boy…truly the best Christmas present ever.
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Congratulations!!! I am so happy for you
so elated for you! enjoy every moment you can. so wonderful!
Such wonderful news! Take the time now to soak up his essence! You have made it to the good beginning. Take good care of yourself!
HUGE smile on my face right now. I wish you could see it. Congratulations, sweetie. Enjoy these first few days. And I’d love to see a picture so I’ll email you.
Oh, I am SO SO DELIGHTED to read this. I didn’t realize how nervous I was for you until just now. Such relief and joy! Many congratulations.
Heartfelt congratulations, my dear! I am very happy for you. Can hardly wait for details.
off to shoot that email. 
Congratulations! I usually follow your blog quietly but wanted to let you know how happy I am for you!!
Wonderful news!!! Enjoy!
Congrats to you all!! So happy to hear of his safe arrival. Take care of all of you!
Congratulations!!
Belated congratulations!! Wishing you a restful healing and bonding time with your new son. And of course I’d love to see his sweet face : )
I am overjoyed! Home and a mother or 2 with a cherubic and healthy boy. Huge congratulations!x
Congratulations and best wishes for a fast recovery!
YAY!!!!!!!! Sorry I am so late to congratulate you, but hugs congrats to you!!! So happy for you and your family! I know how much you wanted another child to love and care for and a sibling for your older son. I know how long you waited and how much of your heart and soul you gave to this journey to expand your family. I will be back to cath up and comment more, but want you to know I was here and saw your news and that you and your family, especially your new baby boy and his proud big brother are in my thoughts and prayers.