Isaac Ralph Larsen

Here he is, folks... I'll be making this short since I am exhausted. Another all night labor and delivery. I loved how they handed me this cute little guy and I said hello to him and he turned his head to look up at me.

Here we are before heading to the hospital, after breaking the news to Caleb that yes, on his birthday, I'll be birthing the new brother. Yes, it was hard to keep my face non-chalant, as if I do this kind of thing everyday and not to worry my sons, we'll have fun when I get home. Caleb had big tears and I asked him if he was disappointed that I was going on his birthday, and he told me, "no, I'm really happy."

This is really the best part of the whole day. Holding your newborn while they are calm and dozing in and out, before the day becomes chaotic again. You should've heard his little newborn squawks and moans- he had plenty to say about the whole ordeal.

Since Jared wasn't invited to the birth (and he really really wanted to be) and I found this picture on the camera (as well as many other "lovely" photos) I'll put this in to reassure him that he didn't miss anything. This definitely was not the best part of the day. Seeing this kind of makes you go, "Oh yeah, I know that feeling..." and you quickly put that memory to rest. Bruce did a great job filling in for the OB who didn't make it in time for the delivery. He had to deliver Isaac without universal precautions- gown, gloves, etc. while everyone else was fumbling around with their gloves, etc.

Seeing all five kids together and then thinking about laundry, dinner, vacuuming, etc. seems really crazy right now. A couple of nurses commented about "all the ruckus" but it seemed so normal to me. I can handle noise, but I can't handle naughty kids. And luckily they were being good. I asked Tots if we should bring the baby home with us tomorrow and he said, "no, just leave it here." I knew he would say something like that, should've had the video camera on!