Well, my birthday gift to Dan this year was a wheel barrow that he's been asking for. Let's just say I have been outdone once and for all. I'm pretty sure I can't top the birthday gift he just got. Anthony Jacob Ripley came flying into this world at 5:36pm on Dan's 38th birthday (the 12th). He weighed 7lbs, 7oz and was 20.5 inches long. He has been an absolute dream baby so far. He latched on right away and has nursed fantastically. I haven't had hardly a moment of pain since the moment he was born (the moments before he was born, however, are an entirely different story).
We had a babysitter for Vince up until right after AJ was born and then Dan's best friend Artie came over and stayed with Vince a while longer. I spent the night at the hospital with just me and AJ and it was perfect. I was able to bond with him just one on one, and I feel like we really needed that because once we throw Vince into the mix, it might be a bit different. Vince met his baby brother this morning and was very ... I can't even think of the word ... curious, maybe?
We left the hospital as soon as we could so that we could get settled. We got home around 9pm tonight and we are so happy to be home. We had terrible reception in the hospital room, so if you were expecting a phone call sooner, I apologize. Thank you to those of you who have tried to call but been cut off due to the terrible reception. You're welcome to call any time and if we're not too busy with the boys, we will be happy to chat with you.
Anthony Jacob Ripley...home at last!
Another perfect baby! I've been waiting all day to see him. I'm so happy for you and we can't wait to come visit and meet him in person. Now Aaron can't call Vincent baby anymore. We love you all.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the world Anthony! What a cutie you are- and so much hair! We are so glad you are here and we can't wait to meet you in person.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cutie! Love all his hair!! Cant wait to see more pics!! :)
ReplyDeleteWish we lived closer so we could come see him... Hope to be able and meet him soon! We miss you guys and love you lots. Congrats!
AAAAAAUUUUUUGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!!! How cool! OH my goodness I can't believe you were posting on your blog that morning and saying you hoped he would come and then he was here by 5:30pm that night!! Wow!! Now that's the way to have a baby!! I really want to hear about the birth. I hopeyou post some details or just email me when you get time (like in a couple years from now!! ha!!) Congrats and he is absolutely beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteomg He is so beautiful!! I can't wait to meet him! Whenever I get to actually see him I am going to hug him and give him kisses all over! :D
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Lacy, he is gorgeous! Congrats to you guys. I love his hair!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I have a blog now. ;D
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alright lady...we need more pictures!! he's got such long fingers! i know you have nothing better to do than to update all of us!!
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