Firsts

It's amazing all the "firsts" you experience when you're brand new to the world!

First road trip

We drove the 6 hours to Alabama for a little family reunion time,

and Samuel was amazing! I think not quite 2 weeks old

is the best time to travel with kids. Samuel is a sleeping champ.

 

First football Saturday

Because Clemson and Mizzou were playing at the same time,

the plan was to change clothes at halftime.

But the Clemson stuff only lasted a few minutes

due to an unfortunate diaper situation.

I think Samuel really does love Clemson though.

First trip to Dollywood

Again, pretty easy with a 6 week old. He slept through it all.

 

First First Friday Parade

And he slept through it.

 

 First Sunday in the nursery at HopePoint

Not surprisingly, the sweet ladies who held him said

he slept the whole time.

 



We had a first too- our first anniversary!

Boo and Sue were wonderful to stay with Samuel

so we could have a night out to celebrate!

One month of Samuel

As little Samuel Regan is sleeping on my chest right now, it's amazing to think that he's been here one whole month and that he's only been here for one month. We love him!

Way back on July 6, I was told that I was already 3 cm dilated and Samuel was most likely going to be coming early. On July 23, more than 2 long weeks later, I was scheduled to be at the hospital at 6:00 am to be induced. Instead, I woke up at 3:30 that morning with contractions already 5 minutes apart. Patrick and I got to the hospital at 5:00 am, an hour before we thought we would be going, and Samuel was here in the world by 10:16 am, all 9 ½ pounds of him. It was a whirlwind morning!

 

We're enjoying this little boy so much!