He's Here!

Our little guy has finally arrived! He came QUICKLY on Monday, June 29 at 2:45pm. He weighed 8 pounds 7 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. He has darling blonde hair, and we're guessing blue eyes. I, of course, am already completely in love!

My parents flew in town on Sunday to help us out with Finnley after my induction that was scheduled for Tuesday. On Monday morning we woke up and went for a nice long walk, had a yummy breakfast at our favorite place, and then my mom and I headed over for pedicures around eleven. It was during my mani-pedi that I started to notice regular contractions. I'd been having them all week, but they'd come and go so I didn't think anything of them. By the time I was done being pampered, they were every four to five minutes and very uncomfortable. Around 12:45 I texted Mitch, who was an hour + away up at school in LA, saying "don't worry...yet...but I'm having some uncomfortable contractions and you may need to skedaddle." Then I jumped in the shower thinking..."If this is really it, I need to shower, put fresh make-up on, and do my hair so I look good for all the photos." Ha! By the time I was finished showering they were coming every 3 to 4 minutes. I called Mitch just after 1 o'clock telling him that I thought he should probably head out of class and come down to the hospital! So much for getting ready! I quickly threw a few things in a bag and headed to the hospital with my mom. I was dying - and my cute mom (trying to console me?) said, "now you know what I went through with all of you". Well, by the time they checked me I was at a nine with "bulging waters". The nurse said, "lets just break your waters and have this baby!" No Way! First, I wanted an epidural...I had been begging, and second, I wanted my husband to be there! Mitch finally made it there right as I was going to get my epidural and about fifteen minutes later our little guy arrived! It was a night and day delivery from Finnley and I LOVED IT!

Finnley absolutely LOVES her little brother. When my parents brought her to the hospital she ran in saying "I'na hold baby Dieter! I'na hold him!" She's been wanting to hold him, watch me feed him, change his diaper, and everything else. I think she is going to be a great helper!

Grandpa Matt and Grandma Jan! Thank you so much for taking such good care of Finnley! And, of course, for helping us out and letting us rest. You are AMAZING!

The proud papa! They almost didn't let him into the hospital because he was in his scrubs. He had to have a personal escort into my hospital room to make sure he wasn't sneaking in to steal any babies.

Our cute little man getting his first bath! He didn't really enjoy it, but I'm sure they'll grow on him and one day he'll hate getting out. :)

Finnley wants to love and hug on Dieter. We're working on being soft, but its a hard concept for her to grasp!

The new addition to the Duckworth Family!

I am not "condoning" this photo, but I had to post it! Mitch and his new little Utah fan. I know Mitch is already counting down the days when they can head to a game and cheer on Mitch's team.

Welcome Home! Thanks for all the notes and phone calls! We are so excited for our new addition. He is the sweetest, cutest little thing - and I'm not being bias at all!