💙 Welcome to the world, Baby Luke 💙
What a week it’s been. At 9:44 AM on 11/24/2019 (promptly, on his due date) my sweet, 8 lb 9 oz son Luke arrived.
I am so, so in love, sometimes it feels like my heart can’t even handle it.
I wish I had some cute, professional, adorably-staged photos to share with you, but even though he’s been here for over a week I haven’t quite found the time to make that happen. So instead I have unpolished iPhone pictures to share . Fortunately I already have hundreds and hundreds of those.
Zach and I ended up going to the hospital late last Saturday night because my blood pressure was high (even though I have no history of high blood pressure and it had otherwise had been perfect through the whole pregnancy).
The doctor decided it would be safest to induce, and after 8 hours of labor (4 of those hours were pushing!) sweet Luke Ryan Merritt made his way into the world.
Zach and I are home now and are so, so in love with this perfect little boy.
Fortunately, I had posts scheduled to go out so you’ve still been seeing my new recipes even though I was in the hospital and have been less than productive sitting on the couch, soaking up this time with my baby boy.
I have more recipes scheduled out between now and January so that I can enjoy some time with Luke as well as recovering and adjusting.
I’ll still be around, answering comments and otherwise working on the blog, but I worked really hard these past few months to have posts (and videos) scheduled in advance so that I’d be able to take a mini maternity leave. I think you’ll really enjoy what I have planned.
I almost didn’t share this photo. It’s a pretty personal one; Zach took it shortly after delivery and I was a complete mess (it took me almost an hour to eventually comb the knots out of my hair, I don’t even know how they got there). But it was one of the best moments of my life and my heart has never been so full.
Thanks for letting me share these sweet moments with you. Back to the recipes tomorrow!
Other Baby Posts:
Kris
I’ve really enjoyed your blog and recipes. I’ve made so many of your recipes but your biscuit recipe is my favorite. I have struggled with biscuits but not any more. Congrats on your baby boy!
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Thank you so much, Kris! I am so glad that you have enjoyed my recipes and thank for your kind words. 🙂
jackie
I’m just now seeing all of these ( only saw the one you sent) Glad you showed the last picture as its the most perfect one..Frame it.
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Thank you so much, Jackie! I appreciate it! 🙂
Rekha Vinodh
Congratulations!!!!! Baby Luke look so cute
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Thank you so much, Rekha! He is such a blessing. 🙂
Jenn
Congratulations! I am a boy mom times three… Nothing better than little boys, teenage boys and grown men. Cherish the time together. They grow up way too fast. 💙❤️🎆 Happy New Year!
Sam
Thank you, Jenn! I already can’t believe how quickly time is going by… he’s over a month old already, hard to wrap my head around that!!! Thank you so much for commenting, and Happy New Year to you and your family, too! <3
Cathie Dale
I’ve been enjoying your blog so much! It’s uplifting, positively encouraging and enthusiastic and then… I learned you and Zach were expecting a baby!!! I just saw the post with pics of precious baby Luke!!! He’s soooo cute and cuddly, just adorable!! Many congratulations to you and Zach on what must be your favorite gift of all!!! And your recipes are fantastic!!! I LOVE your sugar cookies and sugar cookie pie crust!!!
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Thank you so very much, Cathie! I appreciate the well wishes. We have really been enjoying parenthood so far. Luke is such a blessing. Thanks for your kind words and for following my blog. I am so glad that you enjoy it. 🙂
Paula Campbell
Baby Luke is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!! And don’t worry momma, you look absolutely beautiful, too! (Considering the 8 hrs you went through). Unfortunately, labor and childbirth is not as portrayed in the movies! Enjoy your baby son, relax and recover! Take your time – we will all be here when you return.
Congratulations to you both! You did an awesome job!
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Thank you so much, Paula! I am absolutely loving this time with him. 🙂
Betsy
I am just viewing these pictures. What a precious moment in time. Congratulations to you and your beautiful family…..you are one special , sweet lady.
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Thank you so much, Betsy! 🙂
Ivana Grace
Thank you for sharing photos that reminded me of my ‘first’, (now 45!) and brought tears of joy for the ‘wonder-fullness’ of being a parent for the first time! You’ll wonder how you ever enjoyed ‘LIFE’ before he arrived! Keeping you all in my prayers for all that lies ahead~
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Thank you so much, Ivana! I am enjoying every second of it so far. 🙂
Thea
Beautiful, just beautiful!
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Thank you so much, Thea! 🙂
Lisa Isham
Honey he is beautiful as his Momma! What a blessing and that sweet fur baby says my baby! Don’t close your eyes my baby is 38 seems like yesterday. The love abounds with Mother and child! Merry Christmas and thank for the lovely recipes on your site. Going to try some out on my family. Take care
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Thank you so much, Lisa! 🙂
Jennifer Webb
CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU, ZACH, AND YOUR FAMILY, ON YOUR NEW BABY SON-LUKE! HE IS SIMPLY ADORABLE. JUST LOVE THE PICTURES YOU POSTED. SARAH, YOU LOOK BEAUTIFUL, AND SO HAPPY! WHAT A WONDERFUL BEGINNING TO A BRAND NEW YEAR. MUCH LOVE TO ALL!
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Thank you so much, Jennifer! Happy Holidays to you. 🙂
Sarah
Hooray! Congratulations on your beautiful blessing! Take it easy and enjoy these precious moments together – you’ve earned it!!!
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Thank you so much, Sarah! He is such a blessing. 🙂