Dexer Wallace McFadden I is Here

The people have been demanding pictures, so here's the best of what we have so far. I'm not sure any of the photos do justice to his enormous hands so you'll have to come see those in person! Pictures first, then the details:
















Labor and delivery was as different this time around as night is from day; much quicker and fewer complications - we arrived at the hospital at 1:00 pm and Dex was born at 9:07 pm! Jenny had been laboring already earlier that morning, and on our way to the hospital so that we when we arrived she was already at 4 cm of dilation (for those that like to know that sort of thing). She opted for the epidural again, and was also put on pitosin. She actively pushed for 15 minutes, or 7 sets of 3 pushes and then baby Dex was here! He weighed 8 pounds 14 ounces and was 21.5 inches long.

The best part has been how easy the post-delivery has been on her (us) this time. Dex immediately started breast feeding, has had no problems with jaundice, and is sleeping/eating/crying pretty much on cue. He's been very well behaved.

Frankie, who is 16 months this week, has been playing the role of older sister like she was born to it. She learned the word 'bay-bee' last week and when asked where the baby is, she points to D.W. She's a little clingier than normal, but that's to be expected! Jenny's mom Chris has been a rock star, helping us through the home buying process, the big move on Saturday and watching Frankie while we have been in the hospital the last few days - all while suffering through the Boston scorcha'; 95 degree temperatures!

More to come once Jenny's back on line, but wanted to get some of the details posted so that you could know what's going on. Thank you for your prayers and all the offers of help!