On Friday, June 11th at 9:28am,we welcomed Levi Everett Lindhjem to our family! Delivery went just as scheduled and incredibly well - a far cry from the ups and downs of Gunnar's last days in the womb - and we are already home and settling into our new lives as a family of 4. Levi entered this world weighing in at a whopping 9 lbs. 3 oz. and 21.5" long, just 2 days before he would have been officially at 40 weeks gestation (Gunnar was 9 lbs. 8 oz. at 11 days late). So it won't be long before the 2 boys will be staging WWF events in the living room and driving Mom crazy!
Since I was convinced until the last minute that Levi was going to be a girl, we were still not fully decided on a name when he emerged. But Levi was one of our favorites - meaning "united as one" - and Everett is a Rheutan family name - Rooty's grandmother's maiden name and Aunt Sue's middle name. Everett means "strong as a boar" - something Levi will need to be to keep up with his big brother! Gunnar has been a perfect big brother, constantly asking to give Levi kisses and wanting to play with him.
Here are some other pictures from our big weekend!
Waiting to go to the operating room...
Just after delivery...
Mom took a while - had to get a couple of hernias repaired before they put me back together...
Our family of 4!
Both sets of grandparents were there to welcome Levi. (need to get more photos from Grandpa's camera)
First bath...
A familiar looking outfit...
Time to go home - I'm tired!!
Home at last!!
