Giving Thanks for Blessings
I wanted to thank everyone for their wonderful good wishes for a safe birth. The delivery went smoothly, and they even managed to give me an epidural, which was nice. They induced me at 8:00 a.m. and my son was born at 10:45 a.m. on November 21, 2007. He was 8 lbs, 14 ounces! 
His length was 21.5 inches, and he seems to be very healthy. We named him James Patrick.
My children were amazed to meet their new little brother, and both were clamoring to hold him. So far he has been a good baby, but he has his days and nights mixed up. He sleeps most of the day and wakes up every hour. There won’t be a lot of sleep in my future, but I feel very blessed to have him in our lives.
I realized that I missed Kim W.’s guess of the 21st when I went back to check the comments, so she is the winner! Kim, e-mail me your choice of book (Her Irish Warrior, The Warrior’s Touch, or Her Warrior King), and I’ll drop the signed book the mail.
Wishing all of you a wonderful holiday, and thanks so much for the prayers and good thoughts you sent our way.
Michelle posted in Writing @ 10:07 am | Viewed 3086 times
Donna Alward Says:
Congratulations Michelle and family! He’s gorgeous!
That days and nights thing won’t last long.
Hugs,
D
Gina Black Says:
What a beautiful baby! And a beautiful family.
Congrats!
It sounds like it’s time to have the moon-and-sun talk. Never hurts to start them early.
Michelle Styles Says:
He looks adorable and your children look so pleased to have their baby brother.
Congrats to you all!!!!
Allison Littlehales Says:
Congratulations, Michelle!
Chris Says:
Congratulations to you and your family Michelle. What beautiful children you have. I love the name. Glad everything went smoothly for you.
ChrisM
Lexi Connor Says:
Wonderful news! Congratulations to you all. He is adorable, as are his older brother and sister. Take care of yourself and thanks for the pictures.
heidi Dahlquist Says:
Congrats Michelle! He’s beauitiful!!! You have a beautiful family!
Jude Says:
Truly gorgeous - Congratulation Michelle and Family. Your wee warrior is a treasure! Jude x
beth Says:
Yay! Congratulations.
Y’all must be over the moon.
Holly(Taryn Raye) Says:
Congrats Michelle!
So happy for you that everything worked out well and you have a beautiful addition to your family!
Bonnie Ferguson Says:
Congrats, Michelle!!!
Nell Dixon Says:
Melinda Says:
Congratulations Michelle! He’s beautiful!! Great name too.
Best Wishes.
Melinda (aka Ila from the HH message board)
Carol Townend Says:
Contragulations, Michelle!
And Welcome to James Patrick
Best wishes to all of you,
Carol
Gina Says:
Congrats on the new arrival!!
Christy Says:
Congrats Michelle!!
He is gorgeous!! Big brother and sister looked so pleased, as do you! I hope he gets his days and nights straightened up soon.
Kate Walker Says:
Congratulations, Michelle - and welcome to the world Jmes Patrick - he really is such a lovely little one.
Wishing you nand all your family many many wonderful times together
Kate
Kim A. Says:
Welcome to James Patrick and congratulations to you and your whole family, Michelle. He’s a pretty big boy!
-Kim
Leanne Says:
Welcome welcome James Patrick.
Congratulations Michelle!!!!! I hope you guys have a great weekend, and the new little guy gets his sleeping schedule right soon.
Leanne
Jill Myles Says:
Beautiful baby, and beautiful siblings. Congrats.
Jayne Says:
Michelle,
Congrats on your new little *warrior*, he’s simply beautiful!
XO’s
Jayne
jeanne s. Says:
Congratulations on a bouncing baby boy
mary beth Says:
Congratulations Michelle! What a beautiful baby!!!
Julie Cohen Says:
Welcome James Patrick, and congratulations to all of your family.
Melissa Blue Says:
Congratulations!!!
The wait is finally over. He’s adorable. Here’s hoping he’ll get his nights and days straight soon.
Robyn Grady Says:
Michelle and family CONGRATULATIONS!!
James Patrick is beeeautiful. That photo of the four of you made me go all misty-eyed. Truly, there is nothing better in this world than a new baby.
Love and hugs,
Robbie
Sindee Sexton Says:
Congratulations on a safe delivery and a healthy little boy. What a truly blessed Thanksgiving for you!
Sindee
Suzanne Says:
Congratulations, Michelle!
KimW Says:
ooh, how cute! Welcome to the world baby James!
VanessaJaye Says:
Congratulations, Michelle!!! He’s just loverly. a fine looking brood you have there.
Sasha Allgood Says:
Congratulations, Michelle. A beautiful addition to an already beautiful family!
Alyssa Says:
What a cutie! Congratulations!
Lara Lee Says:
Congratulations, Michelle! What beautiful children you have. You all look so happy!
Anna Louise Lucia Says:
Congratulations, Michelle!!!! Welcome to baby James - it’s a wonderful world out there to discover, beautiful boy!
Cheryl St.John Says:
My goodness, he’s a BIG BOY! Congratulations, Michelle. Your children are beautiful. You are blessed and have much to be thankful for.
Deb Marlowe Says:
OH, Congratulations! You have a lovely family, Michelle! I am so pleased to hear that little James has made his appearance and that you are doing well!
Hoooraay!
Kate Hardy Says:
Congratulations, Michelle and family - and welcome James Patrick! Beautiful pics. Thanks for sharing - and am so glad it all went so well for you!
Diane Gaston Says:
Awwwwwwwwww.
James Patrick is a darling, but, then, all of you look wonderful! I’m so happy it went well.
ReneeLynnScott Says:
Congratulations!!!
Nicola Marsh Says:
Congrats Michelle on your gorgeous new arrival!
Enjoy this special time together
Jenna Bayley-Burke Says:
Congrats mamacita! The kids look so happy.
Sharon Says:
Congratulations Michelle and family on your gorgeous new baby James Patrick. Glad everything went well and mother and baby are fine.
Stacey Kayne Says:
CONGRATULATIONS, Michelle!!!!!
Nearly nine pounds of cute, cuddly boy — good job, Mom
James Patrick is ADORABLE!! Love all the smiles in that family photo–(HUGS) and cheers for the whole family 
Stacey
Leanna Ellis Says:
Congrats on such a beautiful baby! Hoping James Patrick gets his days and nights straight and gives Mommy a break and some good rest time. God bless, Leanna
MaryF Says:
He’s beautiful! Congratulations!!!!
Denise Patrick Says:
Kelly Boyce Says:
Congratulations!! ANd I love the name you picked out. Sounds like a big baby. I’m so glad things went smoothly and all is well. Great pictures of a happy family! Can’t ask for anything better than that.
Melissa Marsh Says:
He is such a sweetheart! And what a great name. CONGRATULATIONS, MICHELLE!!!!!!!
Missie Says:
Congrats, Michelle, on not just your new little guy, but your other two who are just too cute for words! I love your oldest son’s grin!
And your baby? To quote Gloria the Hippo from Madagascar…”I could just dunk him in my coffee!” :rotf:
Stacy Dawn Says:
Oh wow!!! I was just coming to see how you were doing and to my surprise, a beautiful baby boy is already here!! Congratulations
That is so wonderful!!
Melissa Mc Says:
Congrats, Michelle!
Danica/Dream Says:
Michelle, he’s beautiful!! Congrats!!
Phillipa Says:
Sorry to be late but Huge congratulations, Michelle and love to your whole family for Christmas. Phillipa x