06 February 2011

heaven in n.c.

Pardon my absence, I was just having a baby is all.

I feel like it's taken me ages to stumble back into blogland/the online social community—
even though another part of me feels like one week's absence is really not that long.
A week is a quick comeback, but I think it's a good sign that it feels like years: it's a sign of feeling super loved.
Much thanks to all of you that have expressed such interest—and a need even—for pictures & updates.

Sheesh, as if I'm not blessed enough with a perfect baby boy, we've got the best friends and family to boot.

Also, special thanks to my close Knudsen kin
for your love & interest* in this boy of mine—er, your Baby Ben's baby.

*read: posting photos online—see the following links—
He came!    Photoshoot!    Snapshot!    My boys!    He's home!    We're a family!

And now, as graciously requested—more photos and a little update:

Sunday, 23 January 2011 — "the duedate" — still a family of two

Thursday, 27 January 2011 — "the moment" we concluded I was really showing signs of labor.

Friday, 28 January 2011 — "our final date" — labor signs faded, but Ben and I distracted ourselves with an outing.
He skipped his last class and we had the best Mexican downtown, saw a matineé at the dollar theater,
and stopped for popsicles at a little joint a-la-Provo Center Street entrepreneur shops.

Saturday, 29 January 2011 — labor "for reals" — not until dinnertime, but  contractions started all at once, 5 minutes apart,
and didn't stop. Called the doctor who basically said, "come in whenever you want." We rolled into the hospital at 9:15pm.


Sunday, 30 January 2011 — "He's really coming" — past midnight, fully dilated, fully effaced, and I could smile between contractions. How could I not? Baby K was nearly here, Ben was by my side, Mom & Becky were at my beck and call, and Parisa, my nurse, was calling me a rockstar.


2:56am — We have a son.



His name is Cohen Juárez Knudsen.



He weighed
8 pounds and 12 ounces.



He measured
21 inches long.

 
And he is


HEAVEN.



*more photos and stories to be told—most will continue over at the 'online baby book.' Hopefully soon.



20 comments:

  1. that last picture... OH MY GOODNESS! What an adorable little slice of heaven. Congrats to all of you!

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  2. Cohen is so beautiful! Ah, your post is making me weepy. I'm really happy for you guys.

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  3. ah. baby love. there's just nothing like it! So very happy for you... he is beautiful!

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  4. He is so, so beautiful. I can't get over it. Love.

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  5. Heaven is right! I love his eyelashes. I also checked out your mom's blog and LOVED the picture of you and Ben really close together--what a tender moment. So happy!

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  6. Love the pictures and the update:)Cohen is adorable, seriously those cheecks! So glad all is well. What a lucky little boy. Enjoy every moment! All our love.

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  7. what wonderful news! I got goosebumps as I read your post. What a sweet little family you have. :)

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  8. hey awesome baby, awesome name, awesome everything! congratulations!

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  9. PERFECT! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL BABY! You can never post too many pictures. Don't forget that! I love the breakdown & how you have so many great shots. That's a big boy - way to go Mom for all that work! I have a million things I'd love to say - but - so happy for you guys! Wish I could come visit in person, hear in person, see & hold in real life too!

    More please!

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  10. Wow! He's wonderful! Congratulations Ben and Olivia. :D

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  11. Weird I totally made a comment and it isn't showing up! I am SO happy for you guys! What a wonderfully handsome boy Cohen is! Love it, love his name, love everything about your story! I am so proud of you lady!

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  12. He is heaven! I want to snuggle with him while I talk with you. Come back to provo! You are a rockstar and i absolutely love the name Cohen.

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  13. Pictures in focus!! ;) I LOVE that last one. I can actually see his eyes!

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  14. oh my gosh....amazing.

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  15. Tears to my eyes! He is wonderful! And so are you, and Ben. I couldn't be happier for you.

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  16. Oh my gosh!! He is so adorable! I love the little green hat you took him home in. These pics are so precious--thanks for posting.

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  17. oh he is so cute! and yes, he is heaven. thanks for the pictures. congrats!!!

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  18. Good gracious that is one beautiful baby! Congratulations!

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  19. Olivia, he is adorable! What perfect little face. This is definitely making me impatient!

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  20. He's perfect, beautiful, wonderful! You're an amazing mom, I have no doubt! Congratulations!

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