I AM BABY!

Xavier arrived today! We drove to the hospital and got there at about 5:30am, very fun of course, and Erica was checked out and prepped for the surgery. At 8am we headed down to the OR, and at 8:21am we had a new crying baby in the world. I was in the OR for a little while, but had to leave as I was feeling light headed and the medical staff told me that if I did faint, they would just tuck me in a corner and get to me when they could. So, rather then cause a scene, I left when I felt ill. Xavier did very well, and has good powerful lungs with which to tell you when he's upset, be it being hungry or moved from his comfortable napping position.

He is a cute little guy, weighing in at 4 pounds and 13 onces. He's 18 inches long and has soft blond fuzz on his head. He got his mom's ears and his dad's long skinny feet.

Both mom and he are doing well. Xavier is eating well from a bottle and everything looks good and developed. Erica is a little uncomfortable, of course, and hasn't really been able to eat anything yet, but is otherwise in good spirits and is free from complications from the surgery.

Thank you to everyone who sent their best wishes! We really appreciate them!