Jake Richards Dockter
... August 28, 2011...
... 8 pounds 20 inches ...
We are now a family of five. FIVE! Wow. I cannot believe it, but I am loving it.
Sweet Jake had plans of his own and decided to come a few days ahead of schedule. I'm such a planner and had things worked out perfectly in my mind of how his whole delivery and timing would go, but life with kids is all about being flexible and Jake's arrival reminded me of that.
Jake's birth was speedy. Waaaay faster than we had planned. So fast in fact, that getting an epidural was out of the question. I about died when I heard the nurses say there was no time for an epidural. I cried and stated (okay, probably more like screamed) that there was no way I could have a baby without drugs! The anesthesiologist just stood there helpless and apologized over and over that she hadn't arrived sooner. And then a minute later Jake was born.
And he's absolutely perfect.
We are loving him.
His brothers can't get enough of holding him, patting him. and poking him.
I can't get enough of snuggling him, smelling him, and soaking up his tiny newborn-ness.
There is just something about a new baby.
Thank goodness my mom and dad have been in town to help. Three kids is completely overwhelming to me and Eric. Can I really be responsible for three little boys?
We are adjusting well and Jake seems to fit right in. He seems so mellow and I love that he gets more and more alert everyday.
Life is so good.
26 comments:
He's so cute! I can't wait til we get to meet him in a few weeks! I think that he has more hair than your other two combined. He looks a lot like Sam to me. Love you guys!
Jake is adorable. I love his round cheeks and all his hair. Your boys look like great big brothers.
Congrats Lindsay and Eric! He is adorable:)
congratulations! what a beautiful family. i really could eat your boys right up...they are so handsome!
Sorry about the fast birth, but it sounds like he was worth it. Your pictures are beautiful. Congratulations momma!
YEAH!! Congratulations you guys. What a beautiful baby; I wish I could snuggle with him too!! And Lindsay you look amazing....beautiful as always. What a cute family.
Congrats! Jake is adorable. And don't worry about adjusting to three. It won't take long and you will do great, like always...We should talk soon.
oh these pictures are just precious...I love Max's face when he is looking at Jake...and Jake is just adorable!!! Congratulations Dockters :)
Lindsay, this post is to die for! Jake is so cute. I can't believe you are a Mom of 3 boys! You look amazing and your Mom is so cute with your kids. I can't wait to see if Jake looks like Sam, Max or a combo! :)
Congratulations!
I was holding back the tears just looking at your pictures. There is something so special about a newborn. Enjoy.
He looks so much like Sam! Oh, you seriously have the cutest family in the whole world. Love you guys, and can't wait to see your newest addition. Give me a call when things settle down a bit.
What a darling family of 5! Jake is so perfect. So happy for you guys! :)
NOOOOO! I can't believe you didn't get an epidural!! I'm going to have to call you and chat. you know that is my nightmare, too!! You are amazing. and now I'm terrified to have another kid. ever. A family of five?!!? so crazy! congrats!! let me know once you've settled in and we'll come visit one of these days!!
Look at you...already blogging, e-mailing, and Facebooking already. You're already handling this 5-person family like a pro now. I'm so glad that Jake didn't make you suffer long without that epidural...such a gentleman he already is. I remember you telling me that you were giggling how easy it was when Max was born...definitely not the case this time, huh. (You look so calm in the photos, so you hide the pain well!) Love you all.
Oh my goodness, that second to last picture is to die for! He is perfect. You look so good!
It's about time! I have been checking your blog about 4 times a day. Ok, so I should not chastise you cause I was way bad in getting pics up, but still! I have been dying to see this new little guy! He is ADORABLE!!! You say 3 boys is hard for you and Eric, I know just how you feel. It get's good though. Esp when you have those sweet moments when you see your older boys just growing so much love for their new brother! I am so happy for you and also very sad for you that you had to do it with out drugs. So tell me, it is really horrid? I never want to know for my self! Congrats, we are so happy for your family of FIVE!!!
Ok, I am so baby hungry after seeing this handsome little man. Your pictures are beautiful. Lindsay, you are a fabulous mother. Hang in there. Your family of 5 is perfect. Glad Jack's here. I can't wait to meet him. Thanks for sharing.
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congrats Linds!! What a handsome little man! I love, love love his name. I hope you know how much I admire your sweet motherhood skills Linds. As an outside viewer I can just tell how wonderful you are! What lucky boys you have. I hope you are feeling well. And please...no epidural! I love you! WOW!
Congratulations! He's darling, and I love the name Jake. What a lucky boy to have such great parents and fabulous big brothers to show him the ropes of boy-dom. Good luck!
Such a beautiful Baby Boy!!! Congrats to you. Happy family of 5- so so darling!
Absolutely adorable! I've been dying to see pictures--I love all of them! Congrats and tell Sam hi from Jack!
Congrats!! How bad was a natural birth on a scale of 1-10?? Jake is cute - but Max is still the cutest kid in the world.
Oh my goodness, your family is so dang cute! You seriously look amazing for going through a natural birth. I think I would die! Congrats on your cute little Jake. I really thought you were going to name him Jimmer :). Hope you adjust to taking care of three kids!
So so perfect, in every way!! Congratulations!!
...You'll get the hang of 3 in no time! : )
I can't believe my sister has three kids! Jake looks perfect! I love that first picture of you and him, Linds. I can't wait to meet guy.
Congrats!! Your family looks so perfect and I love the name Jake (we may steal it if we ever end up with a boy!) I am so happy for ya'll--you look awesome and I hope life with 3 kiddos is going well! oh and props for going natural, even if it wasn't by choice! I'm glad he's here safe and sound!
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