Happy Birthday, Thomas Alexander!

Finally an update! Daddy failed on his job of updating! He decided that this blog was way more complicated then our old website (completely not true)! As many of you know, our sweet baby boy was born yesterday morning at 7:20 am. Wow did it go fast! We arrived at the hospital at 5 am to be taken to a prep/recovery area for c-sections. We were the only planned one to we had the area to ourselves. By 6:15, I was being prepped for my epidural and it was being administered by 6:30. Very efficient and very quick! Before you knew it, the doctor had come in to check on me and everyone was getting "dressed" for the OR. I was taken in at 7 and as Harris was brought into the OR, Thomas was almost on his way out! Amazing! As he arrived, Thomas had a great set of lungs and even grabbed onto a blanket that was going to be used for him and wouldn't let go! Strong boy from the start! He is a big boy, like his big brother! He weighed in at 8lbs 5 oz and 21 1/2 inches long. After an hour in recovery (seemed like eternity though), we were taken to our room where Big Brother Tucker came to meet his new little brother! Tucker loves his brother. He does a great job of holding him, wants to love on him and talks about how cute Thomas is! When we call to check on Tucker, he is already asking where is Thomas! Hope this bond lasts for eternity! Thomas is doing really well! He is definitely still enjoying his sleep (as we all need to right now). His sleep is more important to him than his nursing. But this morning he had one of the best feedings yet! We have a feeling once he gets going with nursing, he will be a great eater! I am doing well too! After a day full of meds and being quite sleepy, I have started off the day great! Was up early ready to shower and get out of the bed! Harris is being great husband, caregiver and Daddy. Here are a few pictures from yesterday. You can count on more to come! Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers! Harris has been great about reading the emails to me or letting me know of texts and phone calls! It is wonderful to have such an amazing support network during these times! Thank you!!!! Thomas Alexander Rhodes
VERY proud Big Brother!

First photo with Thomas

Welcome to the world, Thomas Alexander!