Introducing Miles Gabriel

Here I am, arriving at the birthing center a few hours after my water broke at home. I do not have the pictures back from the birth yet, but when I do I will post Miles's birth story. He was born on Oct 14th at 2:02 pm. He was 7lbs 9oz and 20 inches long. We went home at 5:30pm, that afternoon (it was great to be home in my own environment). We are sooooo excited to have been blessed with a healthy baby boy!Big sister Dylan and Miles

What a sweet baby!

Miles's birth was wonderful. It went really fast and my recovery, so far, has been much faster than with Dylan. Breastfeeding got off to a much better start than with Dylan. We have had a few difficult nights and days, when Miles suddenly decided he forgot how to nurse, but we made it past that obstacle. Overall everything, this time around, has been easier. My only guess is I know much more this time and of course he is a different baby with a different temperament.

Big sister, is adjusting well. She adores her brother. Dylan is constantly wanting to hug and kiss him. There have been a few jealous moments but not near what I was anticipating. I have continued to take her to her "big girl" school twice a week and the other days she hangs out with me and her brother.

We had many visitors during the first couple of weeks. Thanks to all of you for helping out with Dylan, cooking for us, cleaning our house.....the list could go on and on. All your help was greatly appreciated.

I'll post Miles's birth story as soon as I get my pictures from Mary (my doula).