It’s been a crazy couple of weeks. Now it’s the New Year, with a new family member, new aches and pains, and I’ve got new ideas of what counts as “getting sleep.”
I will spare you all the really gory details of the birth of our first son, a whopping 9 lbs. 3 oz., 21 inches, who arrived December 26 at 5:30 p.m. at Silverton Hospital after I was in labor for three days (I blame that Dungeness crab dish at La Capitale, which I ate over lunch on the 23rd…).
By the way, if it’s not “progressing” apace, it’s not true labor.
Uh huh. Well, I was sure in crabwalk labor for a long time — it never let up.
So yeah. I’m exhausted.
But let me tell you something. As he was flying in the air from my doctor’s hands to my belly, the only thing in my head was that I could do it again.
And I probably will.
Just not this week. Or this month. Or this year.
Say hi to the world, James Dashiell Diesburg!
Wonderful! Looks like you did some fabulous work there. Congrats
Congratulations! What a handsome little man and a brave mama.
This picture is really so precious. Let me know when you are ready to re-hash the gory details, because I want them.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
What a cutie – he looks so sweet. Congratulations to all!
Congratulations! What a perfect Christmas present. He’s so cute, and you look so happy! Best advice I received when I was a new mom…. sleep when he sleeps. Don’t use that time “to catch up” on chores or other odds and ends. Take a nap with him. You’ll feel so much better and more relaxed and rested.
Cheers, Cindy
Congratulations to you and your husband. That little guy is lucky to be growing up in a loving home with two terrific people for parents. Enjoy every moment with that bundle of joy.
Congratulations Emily and Adam! What a great start to the new year. Enjoy every wakeful moment, but do try and get some sleep – I think you’ve earned that privilege.
WELCOME TO THE WORLD JAMES!
Best Wishes,
Mike
Seeing your pic reminds me of the intense emotions we felt upon bringing home our precious children from the hospital. What a joyous and exhausting time! A new year, a new family — beautiful experiences lie ahead!
Nice picture.
Congratulations again.
Oh my gracious! What a good-looking baby and mom you two make! Congratulations to you and Adam.
Oh my gosh, he is darling! Congratulations on such a sweet little boy, what a beautiful gift.
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Thanks to everyone! You’re all complete dolls. Dash is doing great. We’re not sleeping too much… but I’m hanging in there and trying to enjoy all the preciousness. One of the easiest tasks of my life, the second part of that sentence…
Congratulations!! What an adorable baby
Wow! Another addition to the Capricorn Connection…he’s beautiful. Congrats Emily!!
Oh he looks so precious! I hope you are recovering well and I’m so very happy that the delivery, although loooonnnngggg, went smoothly. And at 9 lbs, you should really get some sort of metal!
The day after Christmas is a crazy time for a birthday or delivery though. My daughter’s birthday is Christmas Eve, but I couldn’t have imaged a better Christmas ever!
Congrats!
I have followed these columns on Salem from you since you arrived…I really have enjoyed your fresh perspective, your bright young views are splendid, insightful, and very entertaining. I was dismayed I couldnt find your column in December and now I know why…best wishes and congrats…read to him, just add water, and he will end up with a masters degree just that fast like ours did…looking forward to more great words from you…happy days are ahead. ALOHA RA