Baby Luke's Arrival

I'm finally getting around to blogging the wonderful arrival of Luke Garrett Shelley. It's been so great to have this little one here finally--9 months is forever when you're pregnant. Lance is such a cute big brother. Luke gets so many hugs & kisses from him, & Lance is so gentle with his tiny baby brother.

As my sister already said, we welcomed Luke into the world last Wednesday. I had gone into the hospital for a blood pressure check & some tests (on the insistence of my mom & sisters), & was admitted when the tests showed I had pre-eclampsia. The doc said we could either do a c-section or start inducing labor, but he said an induction wasn't favorable. I hadn't wanted another c-section, so I didn't like this news. David wasn't with me, & I was pretty emotional about the whole thing, but David's mom helped me decide that a c-section really was the best choice. David wasn't able to come down until Friday, & we were told the c-section would happen immediately. David's mom was with me & she suited up for the fun. I have such a wonderful mother-in-law--and doesn't she look wonderful in her scrubs?

David's mom, Grandma Ruth Ann

Of course I bawled like a baby when I heard Luke cry for the first time. And I couldn't wait for David to get here, so he could share the excitement. But his arrival was delayed because he needed to find us a place to live in Rexburg before he came to see us (all rentals were going fast since the college students were getting back to town). It was so great for all of us when Daddy finally got here & met Luke for the first time. I'll never get tired of watching David with his boys. He's such a wonderful daddy.

I am so extremely blessed with two beautiful boys & a wonderfully amazing husband. My parents & sisters & David's parents are taking such great care of me, & I'm thankful for that. But I can't wait to get to Rexburg & be with David.

My dad, Grandpa Russell

My mom, Grandma DeAnn