Max is here! Delivery and first week

Finally the day had arrived for me to deliver Max.  I had an induction scheduled for September 27th and arrived to Flowers Hospital the day before to get ready for the big event.  Bright and early on the 27th the nurses and doctor started the induction.  Within two hours Max was here.  He came so quick that there was no time for an epidural or the doctor to make it.  Max was ready to be out!

He was born a healthy 8 lbs 3 oz 20 inches long at 7:39 a.m.  He has dark blue eyes and lots of brown hair.

We spent another 48 hours in the hospital and were released to go home.  It was so nice to be home!  So far Max does alot of sleeping, eating and filling up diapers.  At his first doc appointment he weighed 7lbs 10 oz which is which in the acceptable weight loss for breast fed newborns.  The doc was happy with his progress.

 The newest addition to our family

Maximus Anthony 

 Big Sister Ava holds Max for the first time

 Opening her big sister bag filled with fun things to do while visiting Max in the hospital along with a big sis bracelet and shirt.

 Max's first visitors Cousin Megan and Ben.  Megan came down to help take care of Ava while we were in the hospital.  Ava had a blast playing and having a sleep over with Ben.

 I love these two!

Such a good daddy!

 The hospital provided a nice steak dinner for two while we were there

 My friend Melissa visited us bringing the worlds largest pizza.  She barely fit it through the door. It was so yummy and a nice change from the hospital food.

 My friend Haley painted me this beautiful cross for Max.  We hung it on our door at the hospital.  

 Showing Max his room.  I think he likes it :)

 Relaxing on the couch

 After his first bath.  He did not like it at all!

 Ava is such a good big sis.  She fed him his bottle before his first doc appointment.

 Testing out the stroller for the first time on a short walk around the neighborhood.