My prayers have been answered. On Tuesday night, we welcomed our second bundle of joy, Levi Matthew. I gave birth to Levi at home in our bedroom. It was an awesome experience, a quieting and stirring one. When the words come, I promise to share my birth story. Right now, I feel tired. My mothers are taking care of me, as is my husband. I think it goes without saying, but I’ll say it anyway, I feel so blessed.
Levi is a big boy, physically larger than expected. I am still in disbelief that my body produced such a big baby, especially since I’d been told that babies made by vegetarian mammas tend to be a bit smaller . . . Levi weighed 8 lbs. 9 oz. and was 20 1/2 inches. He also has a big quiet soul and likes to sleep as much as his dad does (I am thanking the stars).
Annabelle met her brother the morning after his birth; she stood in the kitchen getting breakfast with her grandma when she heard Levi’s voice. We heard her yell out, “What’s that? It sounds like a kid.” We laughed and told her to come upstairs to meet her brother. She giggled, covering her mouth when she saw him and she kept repeating, “He’s beautiful. He’s beautiful.” Then she asked to hold him so we set her up in a chair and she held her brother for the first time.
Meanwhile, my husband and I are learning how to take care of a baby all over again, though we both agree that it feels so much easier this time . . . we’re both so relaxed. I keep telling him how grateful I feel for having had Annabelle because she taught us so much about how to parent (she insisted on being held, being nursed, being loved); Levi likes to be held too, though he is content to just lay down on his back and take the world in . . .
Again, when the words come, I want to share more. Here is our beautiful Levi.
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Grats!
Congratulations! I am overcome with emotion for you and your sweet blessing. Can’t wait to hear more!
Congratulations! He’s so, so beautiful. I am so glad that you were able to deliver him at home, just as you wanted. I will be here waiting patiently until more words come.
Those first babies really do teach us a lot about parenting. It does make the second time around that much easier. Although I will admit that having a girl first I did find changing a boy’s diaper to be a bit of an … adjustment.
Congratulations! He is so beautiful! I am glad to hear that so far it is easier the second time around – a big concern of mine.
Congratulations! I got all teary reading this. I’m so glad that you had the homebirth that you wanted. It’s just amazing to give birth in your own time and space.
I don’t have to tell you how beautiful he is, I’m sure you’re staring at every little wrinkle and crevice right now :). I’m so excited for you, and Annabelle, and Matt. I look forward to hearing the words when they come, but I know that it’s great to just reflect and have that experience to yourself. If you need anything at all, just let me know :).
And welcome to the world little Levi.
So sweet!
oh yay, yay yay yay yay!
welcome baby levi.
yay for your homebirth.
and all kids of yays!
so happy for you.
Welcome to the world Levi. You are a blessing, a joy and a delight to all around you. May you come to understand that you too have been blessed to have been born into a family filled with unconditional love and welcome.
Congradulations to each of you as you move into the fullness of Levi’s birth and the new dynamics of family life. God bless each of you.
Oh my goodness, how awesome!! I’m so happy for you. Can’t wait to hear the story…when the words come of course. Wishing you continued peace!
Congratulations to all of you! He is truly beautiful. I’m so happy that you were able to have the birthing experience that you wished for. Enjoy your gorgeous little ones.
Congratulations to your whole family!!!
I can’t wait to hear the birth story, but for now you just enjoy your new baby boy!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!
I’m so glad he came when he did and as you had hoped and planned and dreamed!!!
Levi is just perfect and you will be so surprised how grown-up dear, little Annabelle will seem!!!
Happy days to you all!
Much love,
Ruth
Congratulations!! I’m so happy for you and your family. You sound so at peace.
I did have to laugh at vegetarians having smaller babies. I hadn’t heard that one. I’ve been one for 19 yrs and my son was 8 lbs 11 ozs and 21 1/2 in. So much for that theory.
Enjoy your babymoon!!
Yippee!! He IS beautiful!! My first baby weighed 8#9 and the second 9#9, so us veggie moms must be doing something right.
Congratulations! He truly is a beautiful little guy! Love his name too!
Big congratulations! He is gorgeous!Enjoy your babymoon!
Yay yay yay! Congratulations. I’m so happy for you, he is just beautiful. Enjoy this time.
Congrats again! What a strapping young man:) So handsome and precious and perfect!!
Congratulations on your beautiful baby boy! He’s gorgeous!
congratulations, he is precious
love ,
aunt wanda&uncle John
Congratulations I hsve been thinking of you I am so pleased it all went so well I hsve a tear in my eye!
Jessica,
Back again to enjoy that beautiful picture of your little (big!) boy again!
In his perfect facial features, I see glimpses of Annabelle. His lips are just luscious and his little nose so cute!
How is big sister doing with all of this?
I am SO happy for you that all went as planned in being able to birth Levi at home. Just don’t take on too much too quickly; take advantage of having wonderful grandmothers–and your husband–around to help you! Enjoy Levi and Annabelle and leave cooking and cleaning to them!
Can’t wait to hear more. Wondering how you arrange well-child check-ups with pediatrician when he’s born at home. I doubt that any drs. make “house calls” anymore. Does your midwife help with that initially?
Love and hugs to all of you,
Ruth
Awww Jessica…He’s beautiful. You have two beautiful babies. I am so happy for you.
Prasanna
Oh Lovely!!
Congratulations on your new family constellation. :)
Blessings,
Stacy
So, so happy for you!! :)
He is so beautiful! Congratulations :)
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