Meet my new nephew, Danny Jr., born August 18, 2008, at 5:28 p.m., weighing eight pounds and five ounces and measuring between 20 and 21 inches long.
Isn't he beautiful? The marks on his face are from the forceps, but Danny won't suffer any permanent damage. The nurse almost did, though, after telling Samantha, "At least you didn't have a c-section." Like a third-degree laceration is anything to write home about.
Mom and baby are doing just fine. I talked to Samantha yesterday, and she said, "He's so wonderful, I can't believe we get to take him home."
Of course, Dan is smitten with his namesake. See how much they look alike, already.
There's our Brooke! Much love, friend, for sharing the photos.
I've got Friday off so my little family can meet him. It can't come fast enough.
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P.S. We have a house! Visit my Parents blog for details. Pictures of the dreaded cabinets soon to follow.
Congrats on the new house!! What a great feeling!
Danny is absolutely adorable! He is just as cute as can be. I think I would have slapped that nurse who had the nerve to say something like that. I had a 3rd degree tear when I gave birth to my son and every nurse that walked into the room was smart enough to bring ice packs and to act like I'd just had MAJOR surgery. They were good people. :-)
Posted by: Brandy | August 21, 2008 at 10:13 AM
Ahhhh, smooshworthy babies, I love them. He's gorgeous. The nerve of that nurse!
And congratulations on the house! It sounds amazing -- except, you know, for the pea green cabinets.
Posted by: Cassie | August 21, 2008 at 10:33 AM
oh so cute!! (also: 3rd degree tears, argh. Tell her I know her pain. They WILL heal... eventually! heh)
Posted by: Jen | August 21, 2008 at 11:02 AM
congratulations to all the Frema's! he's adorable.
and skooching right over to read about the house!
Posted by: liz | August 21, 2008 at 11:57 AM
*pinching* those chubby little cheeks!
congrats on everything!
Posted by: Must Be Motherhood | August 21, 2008 at 12:26 PM
Oh! He is sooooo cute!!!! Those chubby cheeks are adorable!!
Posted by: Rachel | August 21, 2008 at 01:07 PM
Yeah, Danny. It is to see you out and about...so to speak. I forget how little new borns happen to be. But they will grow fast.
Posted by: daddy d | August 21, 2008 at 07:27 PM
I will comment here about both since I never registered with Parents.com...
Congrats on being an Auntie! That is wonderful and I am glad everyone is doing well. I bet you can't wait to see them!
Also, congrats on the new house! That is great news. I am so happy for you, Luke, Kara and Number 2! I pray everything works out well! Can't wait to see pics!
And thank you for the thank you card...very sweet!
Posted by: Jenny | August 21, 2008 at 11:45 PM
I'm the most anti-squealing woman around, but those pictures make me want to squeal BAYBEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSS!!!! He is SO cute!
Posted by: Katie | August 22, 2008 at 12:18 AM
Congrats Aunt Frema! He's super cuter, the women in your family are good at having beautiful babies, it seems!
Posted by: Erika | August 22, 2008 at 11:39 AM
Congrats to everyone!! What a freakin' sweet, sweet baby!
(A house? HOORAY...off to read...)
Posted by: Isabel | August 22, 2008 at 01:08 PM
Congrats on ALL OF IT! Such a big week! He is BEAUTIFUL.
Posted by: Michelle | August 22, 2008 at 02:18 PM
EEEEEEK! YAY, HOUSE! I have to go read the parents blog now.
The baby is beautiful! Congrats to your family.
Posted by: Jen L. | August 23, 2008 at 06:07 PM
Ohh, he's so beautiful! Congrats, Auntie!
Posted by: Katie | August 25, 2008 at 11:08 AM
Oh, baby fever is right. He's a cutie! Your family makes some pretty babies.
Posted by: Hilary | August 25, 2008 at 02:10 PM
Your new nephew has SUCH cute cheeks! What a darling. Big congratulations to all of you on the arrival of your new family member!
And of course, your New House- hooray!!! :)
Posted by: Liana | August 26, 2008 at 07:44 AM