Sunday, October 19, 2008

He's Here!!!

Our sweet Owen Thomas Wilson is finally here! After a month of wondering if I was really in labor, should we got to the hospital or not, if we have him now will he be healthy, will we make it to the hospital in time?...etc...my doctor decided to start me on Oct. 20th. But Owen didn't want to wait that long. Owen was born on October 16th at 8:00 in the morning. He weighed 6lbs 5 oz. and is 19 inches long. And after all our worrying about his health he came out screaming and perfect! He is such a sweet baby and none of us can get enough of him. He is more entertaining to us than any tv show and the kids love to narrate his every action and facial expression. It's a constant fight over who gets to hold him next. We had so many visitors at the hospital and so much support from Matt's and my parents who took our other three kids while we were in the hospital. Thank you!!
For the whole three days of having four kids, I couldn't ask for a better situation. It hasn't been overwhelming...yet! The older three are such a good help and very indpendent when it comes to their own needs. Matt and I feel so blessed to have 4 such great kids!
Owen didn't really like his first bath :(

He did like laying under the heating lamps though :)
Getting ready to come home...Owen just sat and listened to Matt's and my voice. He has done this several times. It's really cute...he just looks around and listens to us talk to him.
Alli holding Owen for the first time. He is lucky to have such a wonderful "second mom."

Caden holding Owen for the first time. Caden is so gentle and good with Owen.

Taylor holding Owen...with mom's help. He's still a little unsteady with him, but can't wait for him to get big enough to play with. He has tried to give him toys to play with several times. His favorite thing to do is kiss him. He's constantly asking if he can give Owen a kiss. One thing is for sure...this baby is not going to be short of any love!!!

Owen's coming home outfit.


Finally home!!! Owen looked so tiny in his carseat! We were so happy to get home and be together as a family again. It's amazing how much love one tiny baby can bring into a home. We love our little Owen!!

11 comments:

Michelle Kelly said...

Congrats Cari!! I can't believe you have four kids. Wow, time goes by fast. He's a cutie.

Amy said...

He is a cutie! Love the name and I love the pictures of your kids holding him. So fun! Congrats!

Emilie said...

Congratulations!!!!! He is perfect. What a cute little guy.

So, I'm guessing you made it to the hossy in time.Wahoo! It's the little things that count. Now I want details.

Sigh. I just love birth stories.

Heather Edwards said...

Congratulations Matt and Cari!!! He is as cute as can be. I can't wait to see him in person.

Bridgette said...

So cute Cari! Congrats!!
and of course I love the name!

Coral said...

Matt and Cari-congrats!!! We are so glad Owen is finally here (Grandma Ed told us you were due in Sept, so we were worried until Jean set us straight!). We are so excited for you. He is such a cutie!!!

Brooke Colvin said...

Congrats Cari! It is fun to have a newborn baby at home again, and it does seem to get easier every time - thank goodness. It sounds like things are going well, and I bet you're just so glad to not be pregnant anymore! He's really cute, as are all of your kiddies. Good luck with the new bundle.

Anonymous said...

Yaaayyy!!! Such a sweet little boy! Thanks so much for letting us hog him at the hospital for a while! Glad you guys are home and doing well!

Brooke Bevan said...

Super cute pics of little Owen and the rest of the fam. Hope all is well with all of you. Sadie said she got to hold Caden's new baby for sharing time yesterday in school...so cute! That sure is a cute blanket Owen has around him in the last picture, where did you get it?! :)

Tara said...

Congratulations!!! I'm so behind. I just looked at your blog thinking maybe you would have had him, and you had him a whole week ago! I'm so excited for your family. I can't wait to meet him!!! (but that'll be a while)

Natalee and Randy said...

Oh how flippin' cute! I can't believe you've already had him! And it was a while ago...I feel so bad. He is so tiny, I miss having a little one! I'm sure those siblings are just loving him. Take care and CONGRATULATIONS!