We cannot begin to describe the last 18 hours. Our lives have changed irrevocably for the better, and even now we cannot imagine our lives without our little man. (Who still doesn’t have a name.)

Baby is doing great. I’m doing very well, up and around this afternoon with the nurses’ permission. I’m looking forward to a shower later this afternoon. Paul has been incredible with all my needs, and changing diapers and just everything. I am so blessed by both my men.

Nursing is going well. The lactation consultant was in first thing this morning while I was struggling to get the little man to latch on. Her help was invaluable, and he had his longest feed so far.

Our son is peaceful and content. We are besotted. We’ve never known love like this before for each other, or for anyone else. Nothing prepares you for the overwhelming love you feel at that first cry. This has been without a doubt, the best day of our lives.

The vital stats:

• Born: 6:56pm on Tuesday June 29, 2010 by Cesarean section
• Weight: 6lb 4oz
• Length: 19.5″, with an impressive conehead, so we expect him to lose .5 to 1″ (he’s already rounding out nicely today.)
• Hair: yes, medium brown
• Eyes: bluish-silvery-green (they’ll fix on something in 6 months or so.)
• APGARS: 8 and 9

Paul has started taking pictures and put a few up in a gallery. We’ll continue to share our journey, but pardon us if we get a little caught up just holding our sweet baby boy this week. In the meantime, please oogle our beautiful son by clicking below.