Holden Russell Spivey

I am sitting here listening to Christmas music with my newborn baby boy laying next to me. I am overwhelmed with love for my new baby. Billy has been home with me and will be for awhile and for that I could not be more thankful. He takes Tanner out of the house every afternoon and it really is perfect for me to regroup, shower, or just have quiet time. They like it too. Tanner has really bonded to him this last week. We are so blessed. The outpour of love from family and friends has been awesome. Meals, visits, calls, hugs, and prayers. Beautiful!! Billy has been leading us in a Christmas devotion every morning and cooking breakfast. We have really bonded as a family unit. Tanner is so so sweet with his new brother. He hears me say to the baby "Hey baby boy it's ok mommy is here" and he'll hear Holden crying and he'll say "Hey baby boy it is o.k. Tanner's here" MELTS MY HEART!! He kisses him and says mommy "Holden wants to do puzzles with me" I love how sweet his voice gets when he speaks to the baby. Well My labor and delivery went very smoothly. And it was pretty quick. I was admitted around 6 or so and they broke my water around mid morning and gave me my epidural right away. I was contracting for couple hours and stayed dialated a 4 for a bit and then the next thing you know she says you're a 9 almost 10. I went into active labor around 4:30 and he was born at 4:52 p.m. It is labor and I am still bouncing back but I feel so great now that we are into our 2nd week. I am done. Our family is complete. I will not miss wearing maternity clothes however I was so thankful for both pregnancies. Holden is the sweetest little baby and so cuddly. I love just holding him and looking at him. I get teary eyed cause I know how fast this time will go and I try to remember that when I am waking up with him for the third time that night. It is very tiring but being a mommy is. I would not trade it for anything. I look forward to all that 2013 has in store for me and my boys!! Merry Christmas!