Now I have a whole new set of issues...

The good news: No more feet in my ribs! No more heartburn! I can reach my feet!
My new set of things to whine about: sore boobs, sore bottom and lack of sleep.

BUT...I get to hold my sweet baby!

Adam Henry was born Sunday morning at 1:50am. He weighed 7lbs, 11oz (same as Ben, couple ounces lighter than Leah...consistency is key!).

The entire delivery went well, starting with contractions at 8pm. I got a wonderful epidural around 11pm, which unfortunately made the pushing part more difficult. Also complicating matters was the fact that Adam decided to come out sunny-side up - which is also known as "the WRONG" way. But despite these two issues, I only had to push for half an hour before meeting our son.

We are tired, but happy. The kids love him, and I've already plotted a location for the daytime bed that will keep Adam out of the most household traffic, and also minimize the amount of sibling smothering.

After a walk in the halls, Ben came back into the hospital room asking "Where my baby?" so I think he's okay. So far.

Leah seemed pretty excited about the whole baby business, and immediately agreed to be Mommy's helper.

A couple of observations about baby Adam:

1. He cries very quickly.

2. Making that crying survivable is that his cry is lower, almost husky - not shrill like Ben's was.

3. He is good at using his pacifier! We popped it in about 2 hours after he was born.

4. Because, ahem, little Adam is an aggressive nurser.

5. Adam likes to be held close...which I will allow for a month or two. Then he's going to have to toughen up and come to terms with the fact that his older siblings need attention, too.

I am such a heartless mommy, I know. But now I have to spread my love three (okay, four, sorry Aaron!) ways! It's going to take me some time to figure out this crazy balancing act.