Born Friday May 22 at 11:27 am. 7 pounds, 3 ounces, 21 inches tall.

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I am writing this post from my hospital bed. Got to love Wi-Fi.
Collin is perfect. He seems to be healthy in every way. He is so soft, so tiny, so lovely. He reminds me of Lydia when she was born. It is still surreal to me. I have a son. He just stares at me, and I at him. I think he must know who I am.
Shane has stayed at the hospital with me, which has been a huge help. I forgot how painful the c-section incision and after-birth pains can be. I just wish my bed was big enough for him to cuddle up with me. If anyone ever needed to be held, it is a women who just gave birth.
So here we are, suddenly in the whirlwind of having a newborn. It is a small miracle that at the same moment that you are exhausted, scared and in pain, you can be hopelessly and deliriously happy.
Congratulations. He is absolutely handsome!
ReplyDelete♥ What a beautiful baby! Congratulations!!! He has the same b-day as my youngest... I love that picture of Lydia and Collin so sweet!!!
ReplyDelete♥ P.S. YOU LOOK FABULOUS!!!
ReplyDeleteYAY!!! Congratulations! I have been checking to see if you have posted anything! He is ADORABLE!!! He reminds me of Lydia too. As soon as I saw that first picture, I thought he looked like her! I know what a sweet time this is for you. I loved the newborn stage. I loved holding my boys and just staring at their cute, sweet, soft faces. Sometimes, I miss that so much! Enjoy every moment! Can't wait to see all of the fun times this little fellow brings to your life!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! He is a beautiful baby.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! He is perfect.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! That is fantastic, we are so happy for you.
ReplyDeleteOh Natalie, he is so precious! Hope you recover quickly and enjoy your TWO little ones now! Lydia and Collin look so sweet together in that one picture. =)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Natalie! He's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo adorable! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteNatalie,
ReplyDeleteHe is so beautiful! I love that first picture of his sweet little face.
congrats he is so handome!
ReplyDeleteOh he is so beautiful! (...and so are you :) Enjoy all your sweet baby cuddles!
ReplyDeletehooray! congratulations! what an adorable little family of four! he's absolutely beautiful just like his big sis!
ReplyDeleteCongrats he is adorable!
ReplyDeleteI've been checking every day, waiting for these pictures. I LOVE HIM so much already!!! He looks a lot like newborn Lydia. So perfect. I am counting the days until I can be there with you all. xoxo.
ReplyDeletecongrats! he's a beaut!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! He is precious. I like the photo of him with Lydia and his tongue sticking out.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I am so happy for your family.
ReplyDeleteCongrats!! Love all the photos, that is so true if any one need to be cuddle it is a women that just gave birth. I hope you feel up to yourself soon. Love all of your post and take it easy.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! What a beautiful baby boy!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! You did well!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! He is adorable! You all look very happy! Lydia makes a beautiful big sister. :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your cute baby boy!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your baby boy! He is beautiful. Get lots of rest and take care.
ReplyDeleteWelcome baby Collin, he is just adorable and I love the pic of big sis holding him, look how proud she is! Congrats and can't wait to watch him grow!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy for you! Congratulations on your perfect little boy! He's absolutely adorable--as if he wouldn't be! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! He's a beauty, and you look great, too!
ReplyDeleteHe IS a cutie!! What a proud big sister he has!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you and your precious family!!!
Lisa
(mom of 3 boys in Colorado)
Yeah! Glad he arrived safely. Fun to see your mom too; enjoy her visit. I love his name!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Natalie! He is so precious! So happy that it went well and you have a beautiful little boy! How exciting. Love you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Natalie! You look amazing, and that baby is so adorable. I'm glad that everything went well and that you're recovering with your beautiful family.
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Natalie! He's so precious and you look fabulous! Can I look like that when I give birth, too?
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your new little family! :)
Congratulations to you and your family, he is so precious!
ReplyDeletecongrats on your new baby boy. I love my little boy after having 2 girls. He's only 5 months, but I sure can tell he's all boy already. He's been my best baby so far so hopefully maybe it's a boy thing and Collin will be a little easier on you then Lydia was at this age. Collin is adorable
ReplyDeleteCongrats! He is precious!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! He is so beautiful and I love his name. Good luck on your recovery!
ReplyDeleteHe is a very handsome boy. Congrats! Hope you are recovery well.
ReplyDeleteYour son is beautiful! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! He is one handsome little baby boy! The picture of Lydia and Collin is priceless... she seems so excited to finally meet her little bro! Congrats! :) Hope you recover quickly!
ReplyDeleteHe is adorable! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Collin is beautiful...and you look beautiful too resting there in that hospital bed.
ReplyDeleteCongrats Natalie, Shane & Lydia! He is adorable!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! He's wonderful (sorry for being behind on this news.. Haven't been blogging for awhile).....
ReplyDeleteAnd I adore the photo of the 'big sister' with her baby brother sticking out his tongue!!!
<3 Excellent work!