... a big, beautiful, boy baby!
He was born at 7:41 a.m., weighing 10 lbs., 0.3 oz., 21" long, with a 15" head circumference. Apgars were 8 and 9. Absolutely perfect. Mother and baby are fine. (It was a scheduled repeat C-section.) Praise God!
He was raising his head shortly after he was born. His foot barely fit on the inkpad they used for footprints. He has been able to nurse, although he's still in that first-day drowsiness and more interested in snuggling than eating. Around 7 tonight, he opened his eyes long enough to give us a good look. It looks like, for now at least, he has blue eyes like both his siblings.
This afternoon he met his big brother and big sister (who is very happy to be a big sister) -- both got to hold him -- his grandpa and grandma and grandmother, his cousins and aunt, and some family friends.
We are blessed to have three beautiful, healthy children. Thanks for your prayers.
Comments (24)
Wow!! Hey congratulations
Posted by David S.
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January 4, 2006 11:10 PM
Posted on January 4, 2006 23:10
Yay!!! We are rejoicing with you! He's beautiful!
Posted by Missy | January 4, 2006 11:34 PM
Posted on January 4, 2006 23:34
Congratulations!
That's about the size my older boy was when he was born. Now that he's sixteen, he's becoming a virtual Goliath. And you don't even want to know what he eats...
Posted by Dan Paden | January 5, 2006 6:39 AM
Posted on January 5, 2006 06:39
Congratulations Michael. That is one big boy!
Posted by Brian | January 5, 2006 7:02 AM
Posted on January 5, 2006 07:02
And to think... I just got a gift card. Congratulations on your new baby boy!
Posted by Bobby
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January 5, 2006 7:08 AM
Posted on January 5, 2006 07:08
That look of serenity - it's priceless.
Posted by CGHill | January 5, 2006 8:52 AM
Posted on January 5, 2006 08:52
Good job!
Oh, you too, Michael.
Posted by MikeH | January 5, 2006 9:37 AM
Posted on January 5, 2006 09:37
Huge Congrats Michael!!
Posted by Mel | January 5, 2006 9:39 AM
Posted on January 5, 2006 09:39
Awesome! Congratulations!
Posted by Don | January 5, 2006 9:42 AM
Posted on January 5, 2006 09:42
Heartiest Congratulations!! Looks just like a chip off the old blog.
Too bad about the timing for an additional 2005 Federal Income Tax Personal Exemption.
Need for better Tax planning indicated.....
Best wishes,
Posted by Bob | January 5, 2006 11:38 AM
Posted on January 5, 2006 11:38
Delighted to see the latest addition to your family. Our best wishes and congratulations to Mikki for delivering a ten pounder---Wow! Whether it's dirty diapers or the Whirled's editorials, we hope you continue to find the energy to deal with them when they stink.
THE DENNEY FAMILY
Steve, Alicia, Stephanie
Sandra and Susan
Posted by Steve Denney | January 5, 2006 2:37 PM
Posted on January 5, 2006 14:37
Congratulations! Im so happy for you all!
Posted by mad okie
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January 5, 2006 3:30 PM
Posted on January 5, 2006 15:30
Congratulations. Your baby is beautiful.
Posted by Zelda | January 5, 2006 5:25 PM
Posted on January 5, 2006 17:25
PTL! Big beautiful baby Boy. We have some friends expecting a boy and plan to name him Winston. How about that for your name contest.
Congratulations!
The Rookers
Posted by Jeff | January 5, 2006 5:56 PM
Posted on January 5, 2006 17:56
Congratulations!
Posted by susan | January 5, 2006 11:03 PM
Posted on January 5, 2006 23:03
Thanks, everyone, for the kind wishes.
Dan, if my boy reads as voraciously (and as selectively) as yours does, I'll be happy for him to eat as voraciously, too.
Bob, nice pun. We did consider the tax implications, but the insurance deductible implications -- too complicated to go into -- far outweighed them.
Charles, holding him makes me almost as serene as he looks in that picture. 2005 was a rough and unpleasant year in many respects, but having this healthy, not-so-little fellow to hold more than makes up for it.
Posted by MichaelBates
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January 6, 2006 2:25 AM
Posted on January 6, 2006 02:25
Michael, the kid is positively HUGE!
Looks like he can get up right now and walk to Kindergarten already!
The bottle says "ONE" pre-natal vitamin per day; NOT FIVE!
Check the Label, Mikki, next time!
(All the above offered as certifiably tongue-in-cheek.)
Again, Wonderous congratulations!
Posted by Bob | January 6, 2006 8:47 AM
Posted on January 6, 2006 08:47
What a blessing! Many congrats. God is very good, indeed.
Posted by Jeff Shaw
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January 6, 2006 3:55 PM
Posted on January 6, 2006 15:55
Oh my, what a handsome man you have there. He is perfect. Enjoy!!!!!
Posted by soandsosfrnd | January 6, 2006 8:20 PM
Posted on January 6, 2006 20:20
*huuug* Rejoicing with you!
Posted by TulipGIrl | January 6, 2006 9:48 PM
Posted on January 6, 2006 21:48
Congratulations to all of you! He is so beautiful! Love and blessings to Mikki and the "big kids". Looking forward to meeting the newest member of the Bates family.
Posted by Andy & Sue Stenberg | January 6, 2006 10:10 PM
Posted on January 6, 2006 22:10
hmmm...idea for a name, if you are still undecided. How about Benjamin? If I remember correctly, Joseph in the Bible had a younger brother Benjamin who was not only the son of the beloved wife, but also "son of my right hand". Benjamin Bates.....has a nice ring!
Posted by Andy & Sue | January 6, 2006 10:12 PM
Posted on January 6, 2006 22:12
He looks so real and so lifelike!
Congratulations on the addition to your family.
Posted by Recyclemichael | January 8, 2006 11:44 AM
Posted on January 8, 2006 11:44
Congratulations amd Mazel Tov (as my people say)! So happy for you and your family.
Posted by Petitedov | January 12, 2006 6:39 PM
Posted on January 12, 2006 18:39