I'm happy and relieved to write that baby Luke was born today at 1:44 PM Hawaii time. We arrived at the hospital at 8AM to have Kaddi induced, and things progressed very quickly. By 11 AM they had broke her water, and the contractions came very suddenly after that. After three hours of labor we had our little boy.
As we made the long drive down Kamehameha highway this morning at 7AM Kaddi was a little disappointed that she had to be induced. She was hoping that the contractions would just start suddenly so the pain would catch her off-guard, instead of the big build-up and the nervous anticipation that accompanies it. For her it's like requesting someone to torture you for a few hours.
I, on the other hand, really like the inducement method. It's so controllable, so orderly. It's a like a few generations ago when they would purchase by mail. You select something you really want from the Sears-Roebuck catalog, and then nine months later you go to the train station to pick it up.
Luke measures 8 pounds, twelve ounces and measures twenty inches. Our biggest baby yet. When they put him in the baby tray to measure him his huge feet were stretches out over the end of the tray. He has long tapered fingers and (hopefully) a sweet temperament. We're really not sure what color his hair is, but it doesn't look red - much darker than either Jake or Meg.
I'll work on getting a picture posted sometime today (although I'm a little upset to see People magazine already has photos on their website - those vultures.) I'll probably end up driving back to Laie this evening to bring Jake and Meg in to see the baby. This morning when we left Meg was a little teary. She said:
"I'm just so happy mom is finally having a baby."
15 comments:
We're happy that Kaddi finally had the baby, too. We're thrilled for your whole famliy. Luke will undoubtedly be a great addition to the family. And, how fun to have a Christmas baby. Give Kaddi a hug from all the Daviseseses (except Charlie).
we are so happy that kaddi and luke are safe and sound. I must say that I am waiting for a picture of his hair.wish we were there to cuddle him. rachel sent a cell phone picture. he is a bb player for sure. mom
Congratulations Kaddi! Oh, and I'm happy for you, too, Shane. What's the middle name going to be? Clark sounds like a good one to me.
Yay!!! baby Luke is finally here! Can't wait to see the little 'sneard! Rach
Congratulations on your new addition! We are glad to hear everyone is doing well. We'll look forward to seeing pictures of the young padowan. Madison is especially excited to slobber on someone her own age.
What a BIG BOY! We are happy that all went well and that Kaddi didn't have to go over her due date. Congratulations and best wishes!
Shane, Kaddi, Jake, & Meg,
Congratulations from Thailand!!!!! We are so so thrilled for you to FINALLY have your new baby. You have all waited so very long for him! I'm sure this is just the greatest day! What a wonderful Christmas present 1 week early. But that is good, because you will have him in your home & arms on Christmas morning. We can't wait to see the pictures. I'm sure that you can imagine all my kids jumping up & down, screaming with excitement about the birth! They said to tell Meg & Jake that they are so happy they have a new little brother! They miss them so much & have many great memories of their fun times together. Take care & give that little sweetheart hugs & kisses from us! Much Love, The Nielsons
We are so happy for you both! You have waited a long time to for Luke. I'm sure Kaddi is so relieved to have pregnancy over with. We can't wait to meet the little one when you are in Elk Grove next. Love, Amy, Kevin and Jackson
Congratulations from the Schaefers! We are so happy for your family and are glad everyone is healthy. It is a special thing to be home on Christmas morning holding your newborn baby. Enjoy it... no other Christmas present quite as good!
With all the happiness and congratulations aready posted I will refrain from repetition and instead send you my commiserations - sleepless nights, stinky diapers, loud & uncontrollable wailing - and then, Kaddi, you have Baby Luke to deal with on top of Shane.
Love
The Selways
Congratulations Strates! Kaddi looks stunning, as usual. (even after just having a baby!) Looking forward to more photos of Luke.
-Camille
Congrats my brutha! We're very happy for you and Kaddi. Lillian is dying of jealousy, she'd just about give anything for another baby. Happy Day.
Congratulations Kaddi and Shane! We are grateful all went well.
Sam and Mona
A day late and a dollar short with my congrats... but Internet connections are few and far between up hear in N. Idaho. Congrats to you and Kaddi! What a great Christmas present!
Joe
I know I'm a little behind, haven't been on the site for some time (I have a life you know) but we're so happy for your whole family! Looks like you guys are doing great. I can't imagine a record breaking amount of snow in Wisconsin this year is beckoning you back very soon, but we sure miss you guys!
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