I am tired...

Having a newborn is finally catching up with me - I am tired. I still think I have it better than most, as Uli is sleeping pretty well, and I am trying to take it easy while he sleeps. The interrupted sleep is finally taking its toll though, and I am barely able to keep my eyes open at this late hour (it's not even 9 pm yet).

I am not feeling quite myself yet, my body is not what it was before I got pregnant, and I am a little bummed out about that. I didn't expect to just bounce right back, but I also didn't expect to have a bruised tail bone or to have the hormonal changes keep coming in high gear. I feel very matronly right now. I like being a mom, but I could really use a day of feeling pretty again.

Anyway, enough whining. More pictures of the cutie I made. He really is wonderful. He's starting to work on holding up his head, he spends a little more time awake now and he's starting to get an attitude. I do enjoy him, and he is worth the temporary ugliness I am experiencing.

Brian as a Buddhist Monk...

So, if you've spent any time with me these last few days, you know what an advocate I am for cloth diapering, homebirth, co-sleeping, and now... the Moby Wrap. It's awesome. Probably the best invention ever. I knew I would like it before I even had Uli, and that's why my second Mom bought me one. Little did I know it would be this great. Two friends went out and got themselves one after listening to me go on and on and on...

The Moby in action... Brian likens himself to a Buddhist Monk in saffron robes (9/7/07)

A pic of me and Uli the first time I went downstairs after the birth (9/7/07)

Ulric Francis Pierce

Yes, he has a middle name. Two family names, after trying so hard to avoid them. Uli is such an old name that I am not sure it counts, but Francis is definitely still in use (Brian's father, grandfather and uncle).

Uli has been so wonderful these last 10 days... I still sometimes can't believe that I did this...

More pictures of our cute little monkey. Any thoughts on who he looks like? B thinks the milkman...

Ulric doing a happy dance after a bath... (9/11/07)

Waking up after a pretty good night! He slept for a 6 hour stretch!!! He makes this face all the time and I LOVE it. (9/14/07)

Two days old - kiss from Mom. (9/7/07)

Pics of Uli

Here are some pics from these last almost 24 hours...

FYI - Ulric is an old family name (from the Swedes) and means Power of the Wolf or Wolf Ruler. His nickname is pronounced 'Ooley.'

Uli Pierce is here!!!

I am so happy to report that my little monkey finally decided to be born!!! He was born today in a planned homebirth at 2:50 in the afternoon. I labored for abour 12 hours, with a little prelude of 2 days of mild contractions. All in all - it wasn't so bad, although the neighbors may report differently.

Ulric Pierce weighed 7 lbs, 14 oz, and measured 20.5 inches long. He has a full head of hair (his daddy did too when he was born), but it has mom's color! Ulric will indeed get a middle name soon... we'll keep everyone posted.

Pictures coming soon!!!

In labor...

Well, I started having contractions yesterday (Labor Day) at about 1:45 in the afternoon. I am still having contractions but NO BABY!!! They are about 10 minutes apart and steady. So far, they aren't too painful - hope they stay this manageable.

Hope the next post has a picture of the baby!!!