Addition

So there's a new addition to the family. At 9 lbs 4 oz he lustily announced his arrival just 2 and a half weeks ago. At 21 and 3/4 inches, he's easily the biggest and longest baby I've ever had! Of course, it should be expected since he was 12 days late. LOL I was honestly starting to wonder if he would EVER decide to join the rest of the family. Born at home, he has been nothing but a joy. The first son, and likely the only son, plagued for life by 3 older sisters. He's my little man!

Incidentally, he nurses like a champ, sleeps mostly at night (only waking once or twice now), and a disposable diaper has never touched his skin. I'm very proud of him. Make no mistake though, I don't consider myself to be a 'hippie' merely because I want the best (and most economical) methods of child-rearing. Breastfeeding and cloth diapering are economical choices. Babywearing in public is a safety measure (it's more difficult to snatch an infant that is carried by its mother).