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The Best Mother’s Day Gift

May 12, 2013 by Michelle 66 Comments

This weekend didn’t go exactly as planned. Friday I went to dinner and then the movies with Jackie Jovi and my friend Tracy to see The Great Gatsby (sidenote: I know there’s a lot of negative reviews out there — but I liked it!). During the movie (during which, we were in the 2nd row) I felt really uncomfortable. The baby was moving around a ton and my back started radiating. I thought it was just because of where we were sitting, since the pain went away once I stood up, so I thought nothing of it. In fact, I went home and pretty much just went to bed feeling pretty good (as I had all week).

But now I think — maybe not?

I’ll go into full details when I have the energy and have slept more than 2Β consecutiveΒ hours (or more than 45 minutes) – but I won’t tease that my family of five is now complete!

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Surprise…The baby is s a boy!! (<–totally not surprised)

After a very lengthy labor and a very, very, very , very (got that?) quick delivery (which, included an unplanned drug-free birth) at 1:32am this morning – Evan David joined our family. He weighed in at a strapping 9lbs 4oz and measured 21 inches.

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And he is nothing but pure sweetness.

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B and L think he is pretty awesome too.

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You have to admit, his timing was pretty perfect. Nothing says Mother’s Day like becoming a mom…again.

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I hope all of the Moms’ out there had a GREAT Mother’s Day– including mine πŸ™‚

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Was he the best Mother’s Day Gift ever?

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Yep, pretty much! I think this year is going to be hard to top…

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Comments

  1. Angie says

    May 12, 2013 at 8:16 pm

    What a wonderful gift! I thought it was a boy. Congratulations. Can’t wait to hear the story and the drug free part.

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    • Michelle says

      May 16, 2013 at 10:39 pm

      Thank you!! Yeah – the drug free part was… fun. Lol.

      Reply
  2. Paula @ Eat: Watch: Run says

    May 12, 2013 at 8:16 pm

    Congrats mama! So much better than waiting for that induction this week. πŸ™‚

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    • Michelle says

      May 16, 2013 at 10:40 pm

      Crazy to think I would be at the hospital right now with a 1 day old. So glad he decided NOT to keep me waiting.

      Reply
  3. Caroline says

    May 12, 2013 at 8:21 pm

    Congrats!!! What a wonderful gift on Mother’s Day!

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    • Michelle says

      May 16, 2013 at 10:41 pm

      Thank you — and agreed. The perfect gift πŸ™‚

      Reply
  4. Meghann says

    May 12, 2013 at 8:22 pm

    CONGRATS!!! He’s adorable! I can’t wait to hear the rest of the birth story, for now rest and enjoy the beautiful baby boy.

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    • Michelle says

      May 16, 2013 at 10:44 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  5. Lee says

    May 12, 2013 at 8:23 pm

    Congratulations! And Happy Mother’s Day.

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    • Michelle says

      May 16, 2013 at 10:44 pm

      Thanks Lee – it was definitely quite a Mother’s Day πŸ™‚

      Reply
  6. Erin says

    May 12, 2013 at 8:44 pm

    So happy for you and the fam! Evan is precious and I love his name.

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    • Michelle says

      May 16, 2013 at 11:00 pm

      Thanks πŸ™‚

      Reply
  7. Melissa says

    May 12, 2013 at 8:52 pm

    What a little (big?) doll! He’s perfect πŸ™‚ And I’m very glad you’re not pregnant and dealing with assholes anymore πŸ˜‰ XOXO

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    • Michelle says

      May 16, 2013 at 11:03 pm

      I think he’s tiny, but everyone keeps telling me he’s big!! I am very glad that I am not pregnant anymore too, though I admit I will always miss my belly – just a tiny bit.

      Reply
  8. Heather says

    May 12, 2013 at 9:09 pm

    Congrats! He is adorable and happy to hear you and your family are doing well.

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    • Michelle says

      May 16, 2013 at 11:04 pm

      Thank you! You’re not TOO far away πŸ™‚

      Reply
  9. jim says

    May 12, 2013 at 10:28 pm

    Michelle great news you did so good i am so proud of you and your family take care i knew you were having a BOY nice name.

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    • Michelle says

      May 16, 2013 at 11:04 pm

      You were on the of the few believers in my theory that he was indeed a boy πŸ™‚ Thank you!

      Reply
  10. Denise P. says

    May 12, 2013 at 11:45 pm

    Evan is absolutely adorable. (This did not help my baby fever!)

    Congratulations on your new addition. Blessings for the days ahead.

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    • Michelle says

      May 16, 2013 at 11:05 pm

      Thank you – and yeah – newborns never help my baby fever. And even though I know I am done with three – I will still have it!

      Reply
  11. Tiff @ Love, Sweat, & Beers says

    May 13, 2013 at 6:47 am

    Awww, he’s precious! Congrats Mama!

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    • Michelle says

      May 16, 2013 at 11:06 pm

      Thank you πŸ™‚ I pass my baby belly on to you!

      Reply
  12. Holly says

    May 13, 2013 at 6:55 am

    Congrats!!! And a very happy mother’s day, indeed! He looks great! So plump and perfect!

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    • Michelle says

      May 16, 2013 at 11:07 pm

      Thank you! It was such a great day – and the best part was I had him early enough to actually ENJOY the day!

      Reply
  13. Jan @ Sprouts n Squats says

    May 13, 2013 at 7:08 am

    Aww Congratulations, he is so cute! What a wonderful mothers day gift πŸ™‚

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    • Michelle says

      May 16, 2013 at 11:07 pm

      Thank you – it was really the best gift. I don’t think it can be topped, in fact πŸ™‚

      Reply
  14. Diane @ DixieJulep says

    May 13, 2013 at 7:34 am

    Congratulations! He is perfect!

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  15. Jess says

    May 13, 2013 at 8:04 am

    He’s so perfect! Congrats on having such a healthy, beautiful baby boy! Your family is gorgeous and looks so happy to welcome Evan. πŸ™‚

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    • Michelle says

      May 16, 2013 at 11:09 pm

      Thank you – we are definitely thrilled for him to join us! Hope he feels the same way πŸ™‚

      Reply
  16. Jen Cook says

    May 13, 2013 at 8:08 am

    Congrats! What a wonderful Mother’s Day present!!!
    I cannot believe you delivered a 9 pound baby without drugs!! You are a super woman! Congrats to your family!!!

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    • Michelle says

      May 16, 2013 at 11:11 pm

      Thank you!! I find it funny that I my biggest baby without drugs. That doesn’t seem right, does it? Lol.

      Reply
  17. Becky says

    May 13, 2013 at 9:22 am

    Congratulations Michelle! What a wonderful Mother’s Day gift indeed!

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    • Michelle says

      May 16, 2013 at 11:12 pm

      Thanks Becky πŸ™‚

      Reply
  18. Kara says

    May 13, 2013 at 9:28 am

    You are my hero with the drug free stuff! He is so perfect. I can’t wait for you to join me on Twitter in the middle of the night. πŸ™‚

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    • Michelle says

      May 16, 2013 at 11:13 pm

      I’m not sure about hero. Maybe dumbass who should have left the house earlier? That moment when I truly realized I would REALLY be giving birth without drugs will forever be burned into my brain. Lol.

      Reply
  19. Tara @ texasrunnergirl.com says

    May 13, 2013 at 9:48 am

    Awww… I love his name. Such a sweet Mother’s Day surprise. And welcome to the drug free club… it’s not all it’s cracked up to be. Anyways, get some rest and love on that little man.

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    • Michelle says

      May 16, 2013 at 11:14 pm

      It is so not all that it’s cracked up to be! Although, I do think there are a lot of post partum benefits – but during?? Ummm pass the drugs please.

      Reply
  20. Victoria says

    May 13, 2013 at 10:04 am

    Congrats, Michelle! Can’t wait to meet his chunky little butt.

    9 pounds, no drugs? Ouch!

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    • Michelle says

      May 16, 2013 at 11:16 pm

      Thank you! Can’t wait for you to meet him too πŸ™‚

      I still can’t believe I had a drug free birth. I can believe I had a 9lb baby though. Ha ha.

      Reply
  21. Nicole says

    May 13, 2013 at 10:36 am

    Congrats!!! What a great gift πŸ™‚

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    • Michelle says

      May 17, 2013 at 9:25 am

      Such a great gift! My heart is still so full. Thank you πŸ™‚

      Reply
  22. Ara says

    May 13, 2013 at 10:52 am

    He is SO handsome Michelle!!! I’m so happy for you!!! Congratulations to you & your family!

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  23. Rachel @ Runner's Tales says

    May 13, 2013 at 11:54 am

    CONGRATS!! He is so adorable!

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    • Michelle says

      May 17, 2013 at 9:27 am

      Thank you!! It’s funny to think he was on a run with us in January — and now he’s here πŸ™‚

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      • Rachel @ Runner's Tales says

        May 17, 2013 at 10:33 am

        I was thinking the same thing! I am so glad that he is healthy and that he is finally here. πŸ™‚

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  24. MC says

    May 13, 2013 at 12:41 pm

    Congratulations! So sweet! And fast – I’m looking forward but will be totally patient and understanding in waiting for the full birth story – thanks so much for posting all you did! Get some rest! And big hugs – even though we’ve never met!

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    • Michelle says

      May 17, 2013 at 9:28 am

      Thank you! Yes – it was both slow AND fast. I have a feeling that’s how he’s going to roll — seems to fit his personality already πŸ™‚

      Reply
  25. Brandi says

    May 13, 2013 at 1:20 pm

    Congratulations Michelle! He is beautiful!

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    • Michelle says

      May 17, 2013 at 10:46 am

      Thank you!!

      Reply
  26. Joelle says

    May 13, 2013 at 3:24 pm

    aww he’s beautiful! Congratulations!!

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    • Michelle says

      May 17, 2013 at 11:12 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  27. Jen says

    May 13, 2013 at 4:14 pm

    Congrats, Michelle! Evan is beautiful and you look fantastic. So happy for you and your family. Happy Mother’s Day!

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    • Michelle says

      May 17, 2013 at 11:28 am

      Thank you!!! I will say that laboring the majority of the time at home, and only having to push for about 5 minutes, definitely looks better on camera afterwards. Lol!

      Reply
  28. Steph @321delish says

    May 13, 2013 at 9:50 pm

    How perfect! Congrats on the new addition! He’s precious!

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    • Michelle says

      May 17, 2013 at 11:46 am

      Thanks πŸ™‚

      Reply
  29. Melissa says

    May 13, 2013 at 10:50 pm

    Awww!! Congratulations!! That is the best Mother’s Day gift! I thought you would have your baby this weekend. And how cute he is and my what a big baby too! It almost makes me want to have another baby…..almost. Love the name as well. I’m very happy for you and your completed family of 5!

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    • Michelle says

      May 17, 2013 at 11:48 am

      Thank you!! Almost wanting another is how it starts πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚ I had a few people tell me they thought I was going to have the baby last weekend. Maybe I just looked done?

      Reply
  30. Lauren says

    May 14, 2013 at 8:02 am

    Congratulations! I love the name πŸ™‚ Evan is absolutely precious and the picture of all your kids together is beautiful!

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    • Michelle says

      May 17, 2013 at 12:06 pm

      Thank you πŸ™‚ It’s a pretty great name!

      Reply
  31. char eats greens says

    May 14, 2013 at 9:33 am

    Awwww, congratulations!!!! What a great gift!!!!

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    • Michelle says

      May 17, 2013 at 1:35 pm

      Thank you – yes, a very wonderful gift. Even better was the he decided to arrive early in the morning – so I got to enjoy the entire day (literally, I was up for more than 24 hours straight thanks to adrenaline – lol).

      Reply
  32. Christy says

    May 14, 2013 at 2:41 pm

    What a perfect mothers day gift to you! Congratulations on another miracle!

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    • Michelle says

      May 17, 2013 at 1:36 pm

      Thank you — yes, definitely a sweet miracle!

      Reply
  33. Cely @ Running off the Reese's says

    May 14, 2013 at 5:42 pm

    Aww congratulations! He’s so cute!

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    • Michelle says

      May 17, 2013 at 2:31 pm

      Thank you! He finally got the message — “get out, so I can post countless pictures of you on the internet” πŸ™‚

      Reply

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