Caleb William Cooper

Introducing...

Caleb William Cooper

Born May 12th, 2011 at 12:38 PM

8lbs 10oz!My sweet boy



1st family photo

Well Caleb finally arrived 2 weeks ago (yes I am just now posting bc life is crazy with a newborn), and we couldn't be more excited to have the little duder with us! After a 5 night stint in the hospital we arrived home 2 sundays ago. I went in on a Tuesday night where they promptly began my induction. Welllll that didn't go so smoothly and after 2 days with ZERO (yes, I'll repeat ZERROO) cm dilation, we could go no longer. I went in for a C-Section at 12:00 and thirty-eight minutes later I had little Caleb in my arms. The C-section was quick and easy, and after two weeks I am thankful to say I have no bandages, scabs, and a just a tiny scar (which is already geting doses of Mederma) to show. So Sunday we were released from the hospital and Caleb, Brian, and I have just ben adjusting to our new life.

After two shorts weeks, I have to say I have a new found respect for all mothers. It is impossible to explain the emotions and how overwhelming it all is. We were so prepared for his arrival, but mentally you just can't be there until he comes. I find myself reaching out to all my mommy friends just to chat about how life was for them the first few weeks. I now know about this unspoken mommy bond that people don't tell you about until you have a child. It's the "I have been in your shoes, I'm here no matter what". It really connects you to other Moms, even strangers! The love we feel for Caleb is so strong, and I know I will do anything in this world for that little man until the day I die. Motherhood has completely flipped my life around... for the better.