Introducing... Sam
Samson Alexander Fortin (it only took us a week to settle on his name... :)
Born January 3, 2010 at 9:15 p.m.
Weighing 8 lbs 4 oz and measuring 20 in.
Thanks to Tanya for the picture!
Labour and delivery were relatively fast and less painful than anticipated. (No drugs!) Sam was born with his fist up by his head, so I ended up needing stitches, but they are healing astonishingly well. And I am already back into my pre-pregnancy clothes!!
However, breastfeeding got off to a *very* bumpy start (poor little guy lost a bunch of weight the first week, so we got loads of excellent help and have been supplementing; he seems to be needing less formula by the day as he gets more from me). I am still getting used to being a mom and trying to find a routine... he feeds a LOT so I find myself immobilized in the nursing chair for much of the day, hence my relative absence online.
I absolutely love the Little Gaffer (my favourite nickname for him so far), and he sure is cute if I do say so myself! Derek has been off work, home with me since Sam was born, and is a superstar dad and partner. Next week he goes back to work and I will find out what it is like to be a stay-at-home mom on my own during the weekdays. Luckily I have family and friends nearby, and a moms' group, and I'll be signing up for mommy & me yoga etc...
Born January 3, 2010 at 9:15 p.m.
Weighing 8 lbs 4 oz and measuring 20 in.
Thanks to Tanya for the picture!
Labour and delivery were relatively fast and less painful than anticipated. (No drugs!) Sam was born with his fist up by his head, so I ended up needing stitches, but they are healing astonishingly well. And I am already back into my pre-pregnancy clothes!!
However, breastfeeding got off to a *very* bumpy start (poor little guy lost a bunch of weight the first week, so we got loads of excellent help and have been supplementing; he seems to be needing less formula by the day as he gets more from me). I am still getting used to being a mom and trying to find a routine... he feeds a LOT so I find myself immobilized in the nursing chair for much of the day, hence my relative absence online.
I absolutely love the Little Gaffer (my favourite nickname for him so far), and he sure is cute if I do say so myself! Derek has been off work, home with me since Sam was born, and is a superstar dad and partner. Next week he goes back to work and I will find out what it is like to be a stay-at-home mom on my own during the weekdays. Luckily I have family and friends nearby, and a moms' group, and I'll be signing up for mommy & me yoga etc...
13 Comments:
Congratulations! We've all been waiting impatiently for word from your corner, and are looking forward to meeting the wee boy. Hope all is well there.
awwwwwww..he's gorgeous!
Congratulations, Lisa! I had to supplement too and I am glad you got help right away. Are you using a lactation aid (i.e. the tube at the breast)? I started using that too late so I never made enough milk. I hope it goes well. He is very handsome. Don't forget to rest. Mommy and me stuff can wait a few months! :)
Congratulations! So sweet!
BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Phew -- so excited for you and to hear word about your new bundle!!! I love him already and can't wait to meet him!!!!!!!
Congratulations, Lisa and Derek -- I am so happy for your family!
xo
Linz
(ps. let me know when you're going stir-crazy and up for a visit! I'll attempt to come your way again!)
Totally adorable photo!
Having a baby is certainly a life-changing experience, and all of your old patterns will be turned on their head. For the better! You are starting a wonderful journey, I am very happy for you and Derek too.
Awww! What a cutie! Congratulations!!
Darling, we are so happy for you and Derek, and so pleased to see wee Samson. Sam is a perfectly wonderful name, I know! :)
It's tricky, knowing when to call in case babe and mum's schedules are upside down. But know we've been thinking of you frequently, and can't wait for a chance to hug you in person.
XX's + OO's
ohhh! sam is just lovely! so perfectly perfect. congratulations on your wee little boy. i love his name -- excellent choice!
john bought me an ipod so i had something to listen to during all the times i was stuck in a chair with a babe on the breast and it was fantastic to have music, podcasts and books at my finger tip.
good luck settling in and getting to know each other. thinking of you.
angela
Hi Lisa,
This is Anne Pham. We used to be parliamentary guides in Ottawa in 1990! Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful baby Sam!
A few of us are organizing a 20th anniversary reunion this summer. Daniel, Angelo, Angela, Chris and both Genevièves are working with me to reunite the guides.
So please e-mail me back at macharia@prodigy.net. Í'd love to catch up with you! I live in Austin now with my husband and three children. And I am a French teacher here.
Félicitations!
Anne
Felicitation Maman!! Sam is such a handsome little guy! I can't get over how perfect his little lips are! Congratulations Lisa & Derek! Cannot wait to meet him! Look forward to more pics too. ;0)
Belated Congratulations!
He is beautiful!
He is so chubby and cute! Congratulations. I've just had number three, but I remember sitting around a lot with the first, just feeding, feeding, feeding. Watched a lot of Star Trek on DVD... lol! Take it easy and take lots of pics.
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