Mom's water broke at 8am on Monday morning (day two after due date). Contractions began at 12:30pm. We then headed to the hospital at 4pm, and after an 8 hour labor, Cason was born! During the delivery Mom and Baby had lots of support, witnessing the birth were Daddy Vivek, Lori's parent's (Grammy and Papa), and Vivek's mom (Dadima). The rest of the family joined soon after delivery.
Cason was born with a full head of brown hair and eyes that appear to be a hazel/grayish color. We'll have to wait and see how they develop. He was 7lbs 8oz and 20.25 inches long. Mom and baby are very happy and healthy and the Bhatia family is now settling in back at home.The Pediatrician says that Cason is an A+ baby. He is a terrific eater too, and at his 4 day check-up had almost completely regained his birth weight. At his one week doctor's appointment he was up to 8lbs 1oz and still looking great. The next appointment will be his one month check-up and we'll let you know how things are looking then.
He has become much more alert and stays awake for long periods during the day. We've been lucky enough to have him sleep for 6 hours at night about 4 times now. Cason has smiled at us while awake twice (still not sure if it's fully intentional) and is grabbing at everything with his little hands.In the last three weeks we have had lots of wonderful visitors and have begun taking Cason out on lots of stroller rides around San Francisco.
Enjoy the photos and we'll be sure to keep updating our family Blog as things progress.Love,
Lori, Vivek, and Cason
Lori, Vivek, and Cason
