He's Here!!

Our little man, Mason Eli Timberlake was born on Tuesday, March 31st at 8:23 AM! He weighs 8 lbs. 2 oz. (which was my guess exactly, by the way!) and he is 19 and 3/4 inches long. The c-section was simple - I was most nervous about the IV and the spinal block, but neither was really that bad. We had a great first day! Mason latched on fairly easily and nursed pretty well. I was feeling no pain, and Terry was instantly an amazing daddy. I knew he would be, but I LOVE watching him with Mason. We had a few visitors, and were able to rest a lot, but we didn't really sleep much - how can I put down that amazing little sleeping bundle just so I can sleep?? I know I'm going to have to get better at that!

We decided to keep Mason in the nursery for the first night, so that we could get some sleep. They brought him in to nurse around midnight, and all of a sudden, he refused to latch on. He was obviously hungry, but wasn't interested in nursing. Eventually, Terry had to give him a bottle, which broke my heart. At this point, my day had been pretty full - awake for 21 hours, major abdominal surgery, new baby, etc., so I was kind of a mess. I wasn't expecting feelings of inadequacy quite this soon! They should be bringing him back to try nursing again any time. I'm starting to feel a little pain...nothing too bad as long as I don't make any sudden movements. In the morning, they'll remove my catheter and IV, and I'll be able to get up and move around. I'm a little nervous, but it'll be nice to get out of bed.

Okay, so HERE'S what you've been looking for! Pictures!

My last maternity picture! 37 weeks, 6 days. (The morning of the c-section.)

My precious little Mason. I LOVE this picture!

He has blue eyes (for now anyway!)

One of Mason's very first pictures. He's perfect!

Grammy and Mason

Grandpa and Mason

I have a picture of Terry and Mason too, but it's still on my camera, and the camera is just out of reach! I'll add it ASAP! =) Thank you for sharing this amazing time with us!