Welcome into the World!

Dear Vinny,

Wednesday night (October 4), Daddy threatened to ground you if you didn't come out. Evidently you were listening, because on Thursday you decided to be born. My water broke at about 7 or 7:30 a.m., and you were born that evening at 6:25. You were respectably big, at 7 lbs 11 oz, and 21-1/4". We were so proud to see you! When they put you up on my stomach, I got to see you for the very first time. What a beautiful little boy you are! You looked at me, and then you looked over at Daddy, then looked back at me, then over at Daddy, and back at me again.

Your Grandpa and Grandma came down to help us with the birth, and they stayed for a few days afterwards. They were really excited to meet you too. Then on Monday, Aunt Rachel came to stay with us for a week, to help us get used to taking care of you. It is so nice to have so many family members who love you and are willing to come down and help.

We got kind of worried for a while, because although you really liked to suck, Mommy's milk didn't come in until Monday. So you were pretty hungry for quite some time, and we even fed you some formula. But now my milk is in, and I think you're gaining that weight back. We will know for sure when we take you to the pediatrician tomorrow.

Love,
Mommy