Sunday, October 25, 2009

He's Here!

After a ridiculously fast labor and delivery (which I will post about later), we welcomed the newest member of our family:

Joshua Todd Maxwell
Born October 25th at 1:48 AM
5 lb, 2 oz and 18 1/2 inches long



Apparently we are a "one size fits all" family with both boys hitting the exact same weight. Josh is over an inch shorter than his big brother is, so not as scary skinny, but still a tiny little guy. We are infinitely more relaxed this time and enjoying the wonder of new life. We are having a quiet, peaceful day at St Charles and expect to be home tomorrow.


16 comments:

Peg said...

OK - sort of stunned that you posted less than 12 hours after Joshua arrived! Wow. Congrats - thanks for the pix. He's darling.

Angie said...

Congratulations! Glad everything went well.

Anonymous said...

Grandma, Grandpa, and Aunt Tracey say WELCOME to the family, Joshua!!! We think he looks like Owen!! Can't wait to hear how Owen does/doesn't like being a big brother!!! Thanks so much for letting us know about Joshua's arrival. Love to ya'll, Aunt Tracey

Kim said...

I was not expecting to see this post...how exciting! He is so cute and tiny. Glad that everyone is doing well. Congratulations to you all!

The Hansen Family said...

Congratulations, Alissa. He is so, so precious. :) May your recovery be short & your nights be sleeping ones. :) ~Ginny

Katie said...

Congratulations!! Joshua is beautiful! I know ya'll are so happy that he is here. You look great Alissa and Scott looks so happy! So impressed that you posted so soon - looking forward to lots of pictures and updates of your new family. Love to you all!

nathan said...

Scott & Alissa: congratulations! He looks wonderful. Hope the recovery goes as smoothly as possible, though I know that life doesn't stop for Owen. Good luck!

go cougs said...

Congrats from all of us at the Curtiss house. Joshua looks a lot like his big brother. Hope all will go well for you and family.

Anonymous said...

Alissa- So glad little Joshua is healthy and looks quite content! Glad labor was fast, hopefully mine will be as well! Alright so you beat me to baby time... hopefully this labor thing will rub off on me! I have had 5 friends ahve babies in the last three weeks and am ready for a turn. Hope you guys have a great transition to a family of four, and look forward to hearing more about your experiences! LOL Michelle

I am Kate Maxwell said...

best birthday news i have ever received. yay for new nephew for my birthday!!!!!!

Cailean said...

He's gorgeous and perfect! And what a surprise, I'm sure! I look forward to reading the story. I hope you're feeling well and able to rest. CONGRATULATIONS!!!

SBM said...

Wow, really shocked to see this announcement but very excited nonetheless! Congrats! Joshua is a total cutie.

Carmen Goetschius said...

Congratulations! Holy Moly! Wonderful, wonderful news!
xoxo
Carmen

Colleen said...

Hooray for Joshua! He's sure a cute, tiny little thing. Congratulations on a healthy, beautiful baby boy!

hootenannie said...

WOW! New baby!! Congrats - and way to go, woman. Mama of two boys... you're in for some fun. :)

Katie said...

Congratulations! I didn't check in for a few days and look what I missed! I'm excited to go read the birth story now! Hope you guys are adjusting well. So happy for you!!