birth day!

Today Seth Michael Coates was born at 8:05 pm! He was 9 pounds, 7 ounces and 22 inches long!

The birth was not an easy one since Seth is so big. Twice we almost went to c-section, but in the end pushed him out the old fashioned way. He was born with his umbilical cord wrapped very tightly around his neck, so he was grey and lifeless and Ryan was pretty nervous. Seth recuperated well and in the end everything was okay. I'm pretty sore, but getting to hold baby Seth makes it totally worthwhile!

Ryan and I are pretty tired, and sure are happy that Grammie and Grumps are here to help us cope with lil' Seth!