Introducing Declan James Potter

Thursday December 29th at 7:50am we welcomed Declan James Potter into our little family.  Typically this blog and has been used to document our travels, and we certainly hope/plan for that to continue.  But I have little doubt that it will now include a little of the family stuff, and the adventures of this little guy...

We've had a monumental past 48hrs, with moments ranging from excitement, pure joy, to immeasurable terror.  But in the end we were rewarded with 8 pounds 1 once, and 20 inches of perfection.  Mom did an great job staying healthy and taking care of Declan over the past 9 months, and I didn't think her efforts could be topped until she proved me wrong ten times over during labour.  She took care of business when things needed to happen, and I can't say enough to give her due credit for her efforts.  Not everything went according to plan, but I wouldn't change a thing.  We were planning on a home birth, but ended up having to go to the hospital at 5am on Thursday morning after labouring in home all night.  Less than 3 hours later Declan was born, and by 2:30pm we had him home for a relaxing afternoon, and evening in front of the fire, enjoying his presence, and watching World Junior Hockey.

Here are a few pictures that we've taken since Declans arrival.

 He was none to happy with me when I had to take him from mom so she could get checked out, but it didn't take him long to realize that I'm good at cuddling too!

Grandma Marilyn spending some time with Declan

Nothing new for Auntie; there's been more than a few 'nephews' to hold in this family!  I think he slept here for more than 2hrs... :)

 

Bedtime, first night, at home...

First morning at home.  Declan and I head downstairs after a feeding for a little quiet time so we can let mom get some well deserved sleep.

Grandpa Terry's first crack at holding his first grandson...