18 hours of labor and one natural childbirth delivery later arrived Baby Poetic in all of his eight pounds and nine ounces glory! May I introduce you to my beautiful son, Jet Mercury?
While the start of his life involved a full week in the ICU due to respiratory problems, Jet was able to come home with us last week, and my husband and I feel so blessed to have this angel in our life. The fragility of life, especially in such a tiny body, truly puts the priorities about health and love in perspective.
Thank you so much for all of your encouragement and supportive comments! It may take me a week or two to return to a regular publication schedule (from lack of sleep, I’m not even sure what day this is…), and I apologize for my delay in responding to comments, questions, and emails — but I do hope you may understand the little bundle of joyous distraction in my arms!
48 responses so far ↓
1 Janine // Feb 4, 2010 at 4:59 am
Welcome, little Jet!
He looks so sweet. Congratulations, Grace. I’ve been eagerly checking your site for news and I’m glad you’re all home together now. Hugs!
2 Emily // Feb 4, 2010 at 5:35 am
Grace!!!! He is just gorgeous!! What a stellar name! Congratulations, friend! Enjoy this magical time with your little one!!
3 beth // Feb 4, 2010 at 6:03 am
Beautiful. Congrats. Welcome to the world little guy!
4 Thrifted Treasure // Feb 4, 2010 at 8:05 am
Congratulations on your beautiful little baby boy – warning – little boys steal their mummy’s heart away forever
5 Julia // Feb 4, 2010 at 8:55 am
He’s beautiful. Congratulations!
6 gracieK // Feb 4, 2010 at 9:51 am
how exciting! congrats…what a blessing.
7 Amanda Waltman // Feb 4, 2010 at 9:54 am
congratulations grace and welcome to the world baby jet! he is so handsome! can’t wait to see more of him on the blog.
8 Lynne // Feb 4, 2010 at 10:33 am
Congratulations…and I love the phrase ‘baby poetic’ – great name too, he’s gorgeous
9 Tami B. // Feb 4, 2010 at 12:27 pm
What a dear, sweet baby boy! Congratulations!
10 erin // Feb 4, 2010 at 1:04 pm
the sweetest little bundle. welcome, jet!
11 carol // Feb 4, 2010 at 1:13 pm
what a sweet, poetic little face!
I’m so happy for you all- the beginning of your journey of parenthood…
12 rebecca // Feb 4, 2010 at 1:57 pm
he is so beautiful!!! congrats on both your baby and a successful natural childbirth – we are expecting our first this august… thank you so much for sharing this with us all.
13 Heather // Feb 4, 2010 at 2:35 pm
He’s so perfect! I’m so happy for you! Enjoy this wonderful time and make sure to relax and let everyone else wait on you and Jet – you both deserve it!
14 kate skogen // Feb 4, 2010 at 2:41 pm
he’s perfect! jet’s a great name… a few people have nicknamed me ‘jet’ because my company’s name is jetkat! love it!! big congrats!!
15 Krissy // Feb 4, 2010 at 2:43 pm
A huge congratulations to you! He’s so angelic…
16 Jen // Feb 4, 2010 at 3:16 pm
Congratulations! He’s beautiful and I LOVE his name!
17 my spatula // Feb 4, 2010 at 4:28 pm
oh my goodness – CONGRATULATIONS!! little jet looks just perfect. rest up and enjoy this amazing time with your new bundle of joy. xo.
18 Zom // Feb 4, 2010 at 4:29 pm
A beautiful boy & a charmer for sure. Enjoy your little bundle! Congratulations!
19 cindy // Feb 4, 2010 at 4:55 pm
CONGRATS!!!! Love the name as well!
20 Rachel (heart of light) // Feb 4, 2010 at 6:29 pm
Congratulations! Take your time and enjoy it.
21 cindy // Feb 4, 2010 at 10:16 pm
he and his wonderful name really are so poetic. 18 hours is almost a day – wow! glad you’re little love is feeling better. let the games begin! congratulations you two! xo, c
22 ljcadv // Feb 4, 2010 at 10:26 pm
Oh Grace he is adorable! Congrats to you and yours hubby!
23 Annie Pazoo // Feb 5, 2010 at 12:49 am
Oh. my. gawd. He is SO beautiful. What an angel. Hope he lets you get lots of rest (and if not, remember that the waking and crying don’t last forever). Grace, I am so, so happy for you two. I mean three. Can’t wait for continuing pictures, and watching him grow. Take care of yourself, my dear!
24 Kelli // Feb 5, 2010 at 1:28 am
Congrats! He is so beautiful and I love his name!
My daughter also spent the first few days in NICU because she had swallowed amniotic fluid. She will be 10 this year and is absolutely healthy with no problems.
It does put things into perspective! I am so glad all is well and your family is all home. Congrats and Happy Birthday, Jet!
25 the goodie life // Feb 5, 2010 at 2:03 am
congrats! what a beautiful baby boy!
26 Barry A. Smith // Feb 5, 2010 at 3:02 am
Congrats Grace.
27 Minnie // Feb 5, 2010 at 9:45 am
Oh, he is beautiful! I’ve been waiting and hoping for this post. Best wishes to you and your family as you continue to enjoy these first few days. There is nothing in the world that compares to the feeling of joy with your newborn those first few weeks, as hard as it can be with the lack of sleep. Your baby’s name and nickname are absolutely adorable.
And congratulations on your natural delivery. I, too, had my two kids via natural childbirth (no painkillers but in a hospital setting) but thankfully did not come even close to 18 hours of delivery.
About the blogging, I would say no worries. I follow several mom bloggers and always expect an absence in those first few weeks. Oh, and take advantage of whatever extra help you get from loved ones!
28 jen // Feb 5, 2010 at 6:24 pm
Oh my goodness! He is so beautiful! Congratulations!!!
I have a friend who just had a baby and they named him Jet too!
Enjoy every minute.
29 Sheau // Feb 5, 2010 at 7:14 pm
Congratulations! How sweet!
30 bethy // Feb 5, 2010 at 7:47 pm
how exciting! congratulations and welcome to your little one. now, go take a nap.
31 dru // Feb 5, 2010 at 11:01 pm
congratulations, welcome to the world of dinosaurs, trains, lego, potty humor, stinky clothes, and sticky kisses. Sons give you so much. Enjoy the new car smell, it is wonderful.
32 robyn // Feb 7, 2010 at 1:40 pm
HE’s GORGEOUS! Congratulations!
33 havilah // Feb 9, 2010 at 5:08 pm
congrats to you! you have a very cute little guy.
34 Karen // Feb 10, 2010 at 7:21 am
Ahhh, how sweet! He is just beautiful and very healthy looking! Congratulations!
35 maya // Feb 11, 2010 at 9:57 pm
Congratulations!!! Welcome Sweet Jet! I’m so excited and happy for the three of you. I’m sorry for the bumpy first week. I’m sure life must feel like a blur these days. Please be gentle with yourself as you nurture your new babe and adjust to a wonderful new chapter. xoxoxo!
36 amy r // Feb 13, 2010 at 8:51 am
Such character in that face! He has many mountains to climb!
Sending warm thoughts to you all–
am SO happy for you!
Amy
37 Sandy // Feb 14, 2010 at 1:33 am
No words can describe the joy of a baby boy… Congratulations!
Take all the time you/he needs and enjoy every precious moment…
http://thewondersofdoing.blogspot.com/2010/01/ways-to-show-your-love.html
38 Wendy // Feb 14, 2010 at 4:10 pm
CONGRATS!! He is beautiful!
39 Melissa // Feb 15, 2010 at 12:46 am
He’s so cute! Congratulations!
40 Pella // Feb 16, 2010 at 9:41 pm
How sweet! Congratulations! Enjoy every moment, and every second.
41 sudha // Feb 17, 2010 at 12:25 am
Adorable!!!!!! ….he is so sweet..God bless the baby
42 Suzanne // Feb 17, 2010 at 5:26 am
many congrats!!! And what a great name!
43 Stacy // Feb 21, 2010 at 7:26 am
Congratulations! Yayyy! Woo hooo! Such a beautiful boy.
44 Suzanne // Feb 22, 2010 at 3:55 am
Precious child. Enjoy every single moment Grace. It’s all wonderful ~ even the lack of sleep!
Love to you all,
Suzanne
45 plaisirs simples // Feb 23, 2010 at 10:18 pm
what a sweetheart!!!! CONGRATS!
46 La Maison Boheme // Mar 1, 2010 at 11:33 pm
Welcome to this bright new world baby Jet. And congrats to your lucky parents!
47 robyn // Mar 6, 2010 at 12:34 pm
Oh, he’s just gorgeous! Congratulations!
48 Cindi // Mar 12, 2010 at 7:03 pm
Oh my gosh what a cutie! I just found your blog today. Didn’t realize you are a new mom! Congrats!
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