Dr. Grandma Says. . .

Mom and Samuel

The big event finally happened. Nikki, Matt, and Charlie have welcomed a new little boy into their family--Samuel David Fitzgerald. He weighed in at 7 lbs. 6 oz, was 21 inches long. He was born at 1:07 p.m. on April 16, 2009. Nikki and Matt chose to have a home delivery. Her labor began around 11 a.m. and a couple hours later Sam appeared. Both mother and baby are doing very well. Charlie happened to be at daycare while this was happening. He came home to a new little brother. He calls him baby Sam. He seems to like the baby but was more interested in his new big wheel and the cars and car mat I made for him. Charlie spent last night at Grandma and Grandpa's so mom and dad could concentrate on the new baby.

Samuel David
taken at 6:15 p.m. April 16, 2009

Grandpa and Sam

Charlie and his new car play mat

I will take more pictures of Charlie and Sam today and post as soon as I can. We are so thrilled. Sam is so cute! And Nikki was so relaxed after giving birth at home. Her mid-wife will check up on them today.