Thursday, July 1, 2010

it's a boy!

Hi Everyone,

Just a quick post to introduce our new little boy.  He was born on Monday afternoon.  He weighed in at 8 lbs 8 oz and was 21 inches long.  My labor and delivery went very quickly (3 hours!) without any major complications like I had with our older son and daughter.  (I have a history of postpartum hemorrhaging with both our other two children.)



He is very healthy and doing great.  We were able to bring him home
Tuesday evening.  He is the sweetest little thing and we all love him
so much.  It's amazing how quickly you can't live without them.  We are both doing great.  I'm tired, of course, but recovering well and adjusting to getting up every couple hours to nurse and change diapers.  My husband has someone else driving our truck this week so he could be home to help with the new little one and our older children.



Big brother and big sister are very proud of their new little brother.  We have a checkup tomorrow morning with the doctor, but he is doing great and such a wonderful addition to our family.  We have have been so blessed.  I am so blessed to have these three wonderful babies and my wonderful husband.

Thank you so much to everyone for the well wishes before he was born!  Have a wonderful weekend!
Niki

142 comments:

Denise (peanutbee) said...

Awwwwwwww, what a SWEET and beautiful baby boy!!...CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! All your kiddos are adorable! Glad to hear everything went well...now go rest up, Mama. :)

Kim O said...

You know, I was thinking about you today wondering if just maybe that baby had arrived yet. He is precious Niki and I'm so happy to hear that you had such a smooth and healthy delivery. Hugs!!

sherryann (aka Sherry) said...

Congratulations to all of you. Does the new baby have a name yet?

karen q said...

Heartfelt Congratulations to you and your family. He is so sweet. Love the picture of all 3 together. What beautiful children you have. I guess the little guy arrived right on schedule. So glad to hear it was easy for you. Sit back, relax and enjoy these memorable days.

Kerry J. said...

Congrats to you and your family Niki!! He's beautiful and I'm happy to hear you had no complications. All the best!

Lee Anne said...

Congratulations! Thrilled for you and thankful all went well!

Heather P. said...

Awwww! CONGRATULATIONS, Niki and fam! What a gorgeous little guy! :)

Jackie Pedro said...

Congratulations, Niki!! He's adorable!!!

Sara Mac said...

Wonderful news Niki!!!! A HUGE congrats to you and your family. Your new addition is adorable. Hope you can get some rest while your hubby is home.

Ted said...

Thanking God that His newest addition to your family arrived safe and sound! :) He's adorable (as are ALL your children!) May God bless your growing family and may your home be filled with good health and happiness, always. :)

Karen B said...

So happy for you! He is gorgeous! Your older children are adorable as well! Congrats to all of you! Take care of yourself and enjoy your wonderful family!

Jennifer Styles said...

A gorgeous addition to your beautiful family!
Congratulations!

Beth Heard said...

Congratulations to all of you! What a beautiful family. Remember to be kind to yourself and enjoy every moment.

Natalie Winterstein said...

OMG, he is SO adorable! As are the other two as well. Congratulations and enjoy your beautiful family! :)

Christina M said...

Congratulations, Niki! Your little guy is absolutely adorable, and his big brother and sister couldn't look any prouder! So glad to hear everything went well.

Alyssa S said...

Yay! Congratulations on a perfect little baby boy! The photo of your kiddos all together is precious! Glad to hear you're a nursing mama - it's the best nutrition for them! Take good care of yourself and that new little addition!

June said...

Congrats. He is so adorable as are your other two children. Baby and I share something in common - we share the same birthday June 28th.

Elizabeth S. said...

Congratulations! I am so happy to hear that you had no complications.

Allison B said...

Congratulations! He is so precious! With you and your family all the best!

Alice Roushia said...

Oh Niki, he his so precious and the picture of the older children holding the new baby is priceless. Congratulations!!!! {{{HUGS}}} What did you name him???

Cathy Weber said...

So happy to hear of your new little boy. Congratulations. He is as adorable as your other two kids who look so happy.

Irene L. said...

Congrats! What a cute baby!

Susan W. said...

Congratulations! He is just adorable!! All of your kids are!! My birthday is also June 28th. :) Make sure you get enough rest and plenty of water to drink if you are nursing. Congrats again Niki. So happy for you!!

Deb said...

Congratulations, Niki! I hope, since he's so young, it's OK to say he's beautiful! :) Your older two are just beaming! LOVE it! {{hugs}} and blessings!

Lisa Forsythe said...

Congratulations Niki!!!! He is beautiful and so glad everything went smoothly.

Dana said...

Oh Niki, how wonderful. All of your children are beautiful and you ARE truly blessed. Best wishes for a happy, healthy new baby boy!

gabby said...

Congratulations to you on your Heaven-Sent Blessing! So glad your delivery went better than the last two. Much luck in getting "back into the swing" of caring for a newborn! You have three absolute Precous children and I can clearly see that they are loved! I wondered as well, what is the sweet baby boy's name? :)

Linda E said...

Many congratulatoins to you and your beautiful family.

Deb Zaremba said...

Hi Niki,
Congratulations! Your new baby boy is beautiful and so are your other two children.
I'm very happy for you that everyone is happy and healthy.
Happy 4th of July.
Deb

Carolyn G. said...

Congratulations, Niki!! He is so beautiful, as are your other two! How blessed!

Sherry said...

What a precious family! Congrats.....enjoy him!!

Carol R said...

What a wonderful little bundle of joy you have! All three of your children are adorable! So glad that you and your new son are doing well. Congrats to the father too! (and his name is???)

laura said...

oh so perfect. you have the perfect family. lovely.\congrats

Diane Jaquay said...

Oh Niki, I'm sitting here typing this just grinning ear to ear! He is absolutely BEAUTIFUL, and I couldn't be happier for you and your family!

Heather said...

Congratulation to the entire Estes family! He's adorable! Glad you're both doing well.

Danielle said...

I didn't even know you were pregnant! I should probably read more! Oh my, he is gorgeous! God Bless your new addition and your whole family!

Jeanne Streiff said...

He's gorgeous Niki!!!

Jennifer K said...

Congratulations on your newest blessing. He is so precious!!

Rita W. said...

Congratulations! What terrific news! Wishing you and your family all my best. Enjoy every little moment.

Patty from FL said...

Congratulations, Nicki! But what's his name???

Kathy Martin said...

A great big CONGRATULATIONS! He's a doll! :)

Jeanette said...

Congratulations Niki! He looks like a little angel. How happy you older two children look. He is so lucky to have so much love surrounding him!
Enjoy!
Hugs Jeanette

Nerina said...

**CONGRATULATIONS NIKI**!!! I'm so glad to hear that there were no complications - and how wonderful to hear that he is getting nursed by Mum - such a great start to life! Many, many blessings to your family!!

Charlene said...

Congratulations! Such a handsome little boy!

Sheri said...

He is beautiful!! Your other children are beautiful as well. great family!!!

Kathy V. said...

Congratulations, Niki! He is so CUTE!!
What is his name? I've never read what the names of your other children are, what are their names?
They look very happy with their new little brother.
Now you get some R&R.

Jada said...

Congrats Niki!!! Your children are absolutely beautiful! I do have to say though, those little cheeks are just begging for loads of kisses.

Michelle said...

I am sooo happy for you, he is gorgeous!! Glad to hear you had an easy delivery...I knew those vibes would come in handy :) Big sister & big brother look SO proud, that is a great pic of all 3 of them!!!

Bev J. said...

Well, Congratulations all around to you and your family. That sweet baby looks like he is smiling and quite satisfied. Take care of yourself. God Bless you all.

Christine Rogus said...

Congrats!!!

Gabi With An Eye said...

Niki, I'm so relieved to know all went smoothly and that you're home so quickly. Your new son is absolutely beuatiful. My goodness, he's striking and your older two little cherubs just stole my heart. Congratulations to you and hubby on your trio.

Jeni Barbas said...

Congratulations Niki! He is just a beauty. He looks so peaceful and satisfied in that first photo! And what proud siblings he has! Take care

Mary K said...

Congratulations!!!! I'm glad your labor and delivery went so well and you have another beautiful addition to your family.

Karen said...

Congratulations Niki! I'm glad that you had a good labour and delivery with no complications. Adorable baby boy!! Your other children look adorable with him too. Enjoy your lovely family! Karen

Geny said...

Congratulations my friend, I am so happy for you and so glad your delivery went smoothly. What a cutie! Hope you are getting some rest and adjusting to three (Wow!) well!

Jen Carter said...

Congratulations!! He is adorable (all of your kids are!)!

Katie {choc0holic} said...

Congratulations Niki! He is adorable! So happy to hear that everything went well...hope you're getting some sleep!

Sue in Grapevine said...

So happy for you & your family and so glad you're both healthy.

jen shears said...

Congratulations, Niki!!!!! He really is beautiful & what happy big bro/sis he has! Glad you didn't have any complications!! Hopy you stay as rested as possible!!! :)

Laura said...

Congratulations -- he is beautiful!

Ally V. said...

Congratulations Niki! He is adorable and looks so big! His brother & sister look pretty pleased with their new little buddy. Glad to hear everything went smoothly (3 hours!)and you're both doing well.

Dawn Easton said...

Congratulations, Niki!!! What a sweet and adorable baby! Beautiful picture of the kids!! They look so proud to be a big brother and sister!! I'm happy to hear all are healthy! Rest up girl!

Tricia Dee said...

Niki,he's gorgeous! What a beautiful family you have - God has blessed you greatly!

Tracey said...

CONGRATULATIONS Niki!! What a precious guy he has! All 3 of your kids are adorable!! xx

Mary said...

Gorgeous baby and your children all look so happy and adorable together. Congratulations!

Cheryl said...

Congratulations, Niki! He is gorgeous. I hope you get some sleep. You know, with three, you've gone from man-to-man defense to zone defense :) Best wishes!

Michele aka Derbylea said...

Oh happy news! He is so sweet and your other children are impossibly cute! Good job mama!

Carole Pillon said...

I discovered that you were pregnant in the previous post, and now the baby is here.... A very quick baby ;-)
I would like to say welcome to the world baby boy, and your odlers childrens are very cute. A great family.
Soon
Carole

Funkelzauber said...

He is sooooooo sweet!!!!! Congratulations! I wish you, your baby boy and your family all the best!!!
Hugs & Kisses from germany
Alex.
P.S.: If you need a babysitter, call me. *LOL*

Lorena (Paperella) said...

Congrats! He's the cutest little baby! Blessings to all the family from the sunny Spain :)

Cindy Holshouser said...

Aww Niki he is beautiful! Congratulations.

Sharon D said...

Congrats, Niki! What beautiful children you have!

Debra said...

WOW! Congratulations to you and your family. I'm glad he came quickly and without any problems. He really looks happy and healthy. What did you name him? Remember to take care of yourself too and give yourself lots of rest. Enjoy!

Cam said...

Congratulations! What a precious addition to your family.

Sue Ann said...

OH MY I might just cry he is so beautiful. Happy that you are feeling good and keep up the good work with nursing ...... good for you!!!

Kelly B said...

Congratulations to you and your family, Niki! He's a real keeper!!

Serendipity said...

Congratulations! I'm so happy for you and your family and that everyone is doing well.

CarolLynn said...

Congratulations!!! I'm so happy for you and your family.

Melissa Bickford said...

Niki, he is absolutely precious! Congratulations to you and your family on a wonderful new addition! ((((HUGS))))

Terri M said...

Congratulations, NIki! What a wonderful new addition to the other beautiful children you have.

Mariah said...

Congratulations...he is so beautiful! Rest up!

Melissa Ladd said...

So sweet!! What a beautiful little baby! Love how happy all three kids look in that picture! Congrats and get as much rest as possible!

Debbie Nelson said...

What a gorgeous baby...congratulations!

Chris K said...

Congratulations! Your family is absolutely beautiful.

Loretta said...

Congratulations. You have a beautiful family. God bless you.

Ingrid Danvers said...

Congratulations to you and your family, Niki. He is so adorable.

Leigh Ann Baird said...

Oh gosh, he's beautiful! Glad to hear all went well. Congratulations!

Charmaine said...

Congrtulations Niki...he's adorable. You have a beautiful family.
Charmaine

Holly Saveur said...

Niki CONGRATULATIONS I am so happy to hear all went well and that you both are well!
He and also your other childeren are adorable!

Heidi S said...

Congratulations Niki! I'm delighted for you!

Chris L. said...

Congratulations Niki! He is beautiful, glad to hear you are doing well. Savor every moment!

Chantell said...

Congratulations. He is so cute.
Chantell - South Africa

Farida said...

OMG!!! Your baby is gorgeous. God bless you. Congratulations Niki!!!
Hugs,
Farida

Amy Leggate-Paper Romance said...

He is adorable Niki!!! Congratulations!!!

Kris Lindsay said...

Congratulations!
It's the little things that make life BIG!

melissac said...

Congratulations on your new little one!! I love the beaming smiles on your older ones!! Blessings and hugs to your family!!

Karinn said...

Oh Goodness, he's just so sweet! And those proud siblings too. So happy for you Niki! Third time is the charm, we're celebrating the birth of our new daughter, our 3rd child. The labor and delivery was quick and easier too. I am so excited for you! Take care of yourself and those beautiful little ones and all your blogging friends will be thinking of you.

Isabel Z said...

What a blessing, Niki. Congrats to you and the entire family. May he fill your home with even more love, laughter, and happiness.

Sue Plote said...

What a beautiful little boy!! Congratulations on your new little miracle!

Lisa Summerhays said...

Congrats!

Dianne K said...

The baby is absolutely beautiful as are his big brother and sister. Slow down and enjoy every day with them...they grow up so fast.
Congratulations to you and your husband!

Chris H. said...

Congratulations and God Bless you and your beautiful family.

Squeaks said...

Oh, Niki! Congratulations to you and your husband. What precious kiddos you have. Your new little one is just a doll. It is such a wonderful thing to be able to count one's blessings, especially when you have just had one more added! Take care and enjoy your precious family.

Janice M said...

What a beautiful baby! Congratulations on your new addition Niki and I hope your family has a very happy and safe 4th July!

Julie Lacey said...

Congratulations Niki! He is gorgeous! What a fabulous addition to your beautiful family!

Sue from Oregon said...

Congrats...what a precious family you have!

Bethany Paull said...

He is a sweetie! I have one month to go and am as nervous as you could expect a first-time mom to be. Thanks for the encouragment. And BIG congratulations!

kristie larsen said...

oh absolutely adorable family!! What a bunch of cuties.... rest up and enjoy!

Terri Moore said...

Congratulations! I am glad everything went well. He is a cutie!

Alice W. said...

Congratulations, Niki!!! so so so very happy for your family! this post just melt my heart, so sweet and wonderful! glad to hear that the delivery was smooth and you are all doing well. thank you so much for letting us know the awesome news!! =)

Danisha said...

Congratulations!!!! Awwwww a baby!!! I know they are a lot of work, but I love em when they are that small and just mold to you!!! Glad the L&D was smooth and I know you all will enjoy the new baby!!

Kathleen said...

Niki,
He is absolutely beautiful! So glad you're doing well. You are blessed to have three healthy beautiful babies!! Take a nap!

Sandy Kay said...

Congratulations, Niki - he is beautiful! So are big brother and sister! Take care and enjoy your precious time with them!

Nikki said...

Congratulations Niki, Your little bundle is beautiful and what a gorgeous photo of your 3 children together, Big Hugs, Nikki x

Janet B. said...

Congratulations! What a cutie-pie :)

diane (cookiestamper) said...

Oh, how PRECIOUS! You have a lovely family! I'm glad to hear that everyone is well. Rest up and enjoy him!

Rebecca Ednie said...

He is super adorable! Congrats to you all!

Maureen said...

Congratulations on the birth of your sweet new baby boy :) He's a precious gift!!!
What's his name?

Kelly said...

You know, I was just thinking to myself...gee I wonder if Nikki has had her baby yet...well look at that...I have been so crazy busy the last couple weeks and not had much time on Google Reader! Congrats Niki and family, what a sweet lil guy you have and a beautiful big sister and brother for him too!
Hugs, Kelly

Pam said...

Such a cute baby! And the big brother and sister are also so cute!
Congratulations on the great blessing you have received!
Enjoy!
PamV

chrisd said...

Such a sweetie . Best wishes to you all!

Colleen said...

Congratulations!!! Awwwww... What a sweetie and how adorable with his older brother and sister. So glad all went well.

paula e. said...

congratulations to you and your wonderful family. so happy you delivered your beautiful boy without complications.

Inge said...

Congrats Nikki and family! What a beautiful little boy.
I am glad everything went so smoothly:-)
Take care,
Hugs, Inge xx

Ayana Posadas said...

Ohhh Niki! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
He's beautiful!!!!

MaryBB said...

A beautiful baby and family. Congratulations Niki!

Stephanie S. said...

Congrats Niki and what a very happy family. He is so cute as the other two. Enjoy and keep rested.

Silke Ledlow said...

CONGRATULATIONS to your sweet bundle of joy!!! He is absolutely adorable Niki!!! Happy to hear you are doing well too...!!! Enjoy your new baby to the fullest...they grow up way tooooo fast!!! Big hugs ~Silke~

Rhonda H said...

Just beautiful. Glad everyone is doing well.

Michelle said...

Niki,
Congratulations on your gorgeous little bundle of joy. I am thrilled that you both came through the birth well. Wishing you many happy days and few sleepless nights. What a blessed bundle of joy. Wishing you and your sweet family blessings.
Mishy

Monica K said...

Congrats, Niki! So happy for you! What an adorable family you have! ;)

Rachel Azarnoff said...

Your new son is so darling!! You were so fortunate to have an easy birth. Your older kids looked so content to be older siblings. Do you have a name for him yet?? I am glad you are nursing. It's the best thing for babies Congratulations to your entire family!!

Sharon Harnist said...

OMGoodness, he's gorgeous, Niki ... Congratulations! You are blessed with a beautiful family!

steph zerbe said...

ohhhhh, just darling! Best wishes Niki!

Vicki B said...

CONGRATULATIONS! He is just adorable! You take care of yourself as much as possible!

Leora said...

Congrats to you and your family!

JenC said...

Oh Congratulations Niki. He's just precious. Enjoy enjoy enjoy!

Leigh Ann said...

Congratulations! You have a beautiful family! Glad to hear you are all doing well. Hope you get to rest up!

becky h said...

Congratulations Niki and family!! Your children are all so adorable! Enjoy your newby.

Wendy(joelysmom) said...

Girlfriend!!! I am so sorry I haven't responded sooner, with me being away for 2 weeks and now working all our hail claims, I am lucky to blog at all (I am doing this while at work actually) and I havent' told you CONGRATS!!! He is darling!!! Name?

Dawn B. said...

Awww congratulations.. He is fabulous. I love new babies.. What a sweet set of pictures...

Dawn B. said...

Awww congratulations.. He is fabulous. I love new babies.. What a sweet set of pictures...