First comes love…
September 14th, 2009
Then comes marriage…
And FINALLY,
Sam and Mel are pushing a baby carriage.
We welcomed Samuel Madison Worthington V to our world at 10:14 in the morning on August 31, 2009. He weighed in at 8 lbs, 4 oz and 20.5 inches long. Momma calls him Fiver and Poppa calls him Madison. We are madly in love and can’t take our eyes off of him.
The birth had a destiny of its own, he surprised us all by coming down breech and necessitating a cesarean section at the hospital. While the loss of the opportunity to birth at home was devastating, I did go into labor on my own birthday after a great day spent with family and close friends and had the opportunity to labor naturally through the night and morning before the OR was ready for us. He came out yelling and didn’t even need suction, he was healthy and aware. We were given a very special gift: he was passed directly to me under the surgical fields as he emerged for skin to skin contact before being cleaned up and assessed, a very special thanks to Nancy and Dr. Fitzhugh for making that happen for us. Therese got these photos with our camera of that moment, I can’t believe we have the most joyful moment of our lives to date recorded like this (rock on, Therese….)
Here’s photos of our midwife, Nancy, helping us with our first latch moments later:
Here’s a few photos of what our first two weeks as a new family have looked like. We can’t thank or friends and family enough for all the supportive phone calls, grocery store runs, home cooked meals and love. We can’t thank our clients enough for their patience as we get settled as a family… we may be a little slow to respond right now but we’re still here! One thing about life with a newborn is that you are definitely living in the moment…
The nights are rough and the days disjointed but this is what I wake up to every morning. Life is good.
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13 Responses to “First comes love…”
September 14th, 2009
He’s absolutely beautiful! Congratulations again–high V!
September 14th, 2009
Y’all look so happy! So glad all went well in the end. He’s so cute- can’t wait to meet him in person and I know y’all just can’t stop kissing on him. You just want to eat them up despite the lack of sleep and crazy disjointed lifestyle you are experiencing in the beginning! Enjoy!
September 14th, 2009
Mel –
Fiver is BEAUTIFUL! And you look fantastic. I want to come by and bring you dinner one night soon. E-mail me when you get a sec and let me know what day works best!
Jenn
September 14th, 2009
Congratulations you guys! He is so adorable and beautiful and precious.
- Ashley
September 14th, 2009
congratulations! i ran downstairs immediately to show Tom – what a beautiful family. so happy for you guys
September 15th, 2009
YAY! We’ve been waiting for word and thinking about you guys. I’m sorry about the c-section, though it does make for a pretty head
We love you and little Fiver.
September 15th, 2009
You all look so beautiful and happy! Congratulations! xoxoxo
September 15th, 2009
Oh my goodness, what a beautiful, beautiful boy and gorgeous family. You all look so happy, I couldn’t be more thrilled for you! Congratulations Sam and Mel!
September 16th, 2009
oh my, is he cute!!! congrats mel and sam…welcome to the world little sam! may peace and joy cover your lives together in a deep and rich way….
September 16th, 2009
absolutely beautiful guys!!! i know i’m pregnant and emotions are all over the place… but i just got choked up looking at the pictures! he is perfect, and mel.. you look like you didn’t miss a beat, girlfriend! congrats again
September 19th, 2009
Sam & Mel congrats!!! he is sooo beautiful!!! i’m so happy for you guys!!!
September 20th, 2009
Congratulations! He is beautiful. The pictures are amazing! You all are going to be amazing parents and he is one lucky little boy to have you both!
October 12th, 2009
Mel and Sam – Just popped into your blog to check in and see some of your latest posts and what a happy surprise we found here! We have fond memories of our wedding thanks to you and we are so happy to see your exciting news! Good luck and take care.