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919307 tn?1290556219

Royden Jarvis has landed..

With the babe in my arms, I type this note with a grin on my face..

He's here!

Born on April 20th (yeah.. Hitler's birthday.. sheesh) at 10:03am.. about 15 hours of active labour and 4.5 of that was pushing.  He was sunnyside up through labour and so I was stuck between 8 an 10cm with him trying to turn for about 2.5 hours.. wanting to push more than anything but not allowed... (worst feeling in the universe).  Completely unmedicated, natural birth... he nursed within a minute of being up on my chest and has been an alert and perfect little man from that moment on!  No stitches too.. I'm so happy to report (but oh man, who ever knew that peeing would hurt this badly, hmm?!).  Milk came in today, and that's been exciting.. ;)

So happy to be reading all of these new arrivals!  Good luck to those who still have the epic journey ahead of them..

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Congratulations on the birth of your baby. He is a beautiful boy. It's amazing that we love what gives us so much pain. I am sure you are enjoying him!!!!
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919307 tn?1290556219
Haha.. ladybug..

I don't know exactly what kind of personality he has yet.. it changes every day!  He's a super great boy though.. easily calmed and loves the boob.  Has a couple of super alert times every day/night where his eyes are open and he just looks all around.. I love it and cherish these times.  Oh but of course I love the hours of cuddles where he's sleeping and all tucked in like a tree-frog up on my chest.
These wonderful new-mommy brain chemicals that make me love him so very much are just fantastic... ;)

And all of your times will come soon!!!  rub those bellies and take advantage of your last little while.. I almost cried when my water broke and meant that a much anticipated date night wouldn't be taking place.. and that there'd be no bd'ing for weeks.. :P
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1039620 tn?1272594004
Congrats!!!
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951477 tn?1293068687
I know.. when is my turn? Can't wait now especially after seeing all these cuties pop up.lol!!!

So tell me.. tell me.. is he a cryer? sleeper? what kind of a personaly has he got?
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800427 tn?1324945719
Congrats! he is too cute!! Now when is it MY turn?! lol
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663562 tn?1291131883
maybe if he grows a mustache! lol! Seriously though, he's absolutely adorable!!
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919307 tn?1290556219
Hahaha.. oh dude.. everyone has been agreeing.. he's definitely my child.. ;D

He actually looks a ton like his namesake, my father Royden... it's kind of bizarre breast feeding your father..

lol.

buuuut.. I know that babies change in their looks so much in the first months.. hopefully he'll get a bit of his daddy in him by then, to satisfy his ego too, ya know?
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Avatar universal
Congratulations he is a beautiful little Boy : )..
i can't wait to Go through the wonders of pregnancy & Hold my baby in my hands seeing all these beautiful stories excite me.. Still in my first trimester... : )))
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951477 tn?1293068687
Awww!! Such a perfect little baby boy. Congrats proud parents!! Such a wonderful birth experience. Hope you enjoy every minute with this precious bundle of yours. Take care and hugs!!
P.S: I think the baby looks a lot like you, what did every one else said?
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