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Evan Daniel Stetler
8 lbs. 8 oz.
19 1/2 inches long
June 9th, 10:20 am
black hair, long fingers and toes, skinny little legs, chubby cheeks and a couple of chins
Of course, we have already fallen completely in love with the little guy.

We're home. We actually were able to come home a day early because Evan and I were both doing so well. The delivery itself was a little scary. Trouble getting my epidural in, and then it didn't work. I was only half way numb. Laying on the surgery table having more medicine sent through my line every few minutes, only to still feel it when Dr. Russ would pinch my stomach. Finally they had to put me to sleep. I woke up about a half hour later, all cleaned up. Eric was standing beside me telling me it was time to nurse the baby. Really weird feeling. After that though, everything went smoothly.
Now I'm home with the winning combination of Percocet, ibuprophen, and Juice Plus. I'm feeling pretty good. Evan is doing great. The nights have been a little rough, but more because of Trey than Evan. Trey was up most of the night last night for some reason. It's a big adjustment for all of us, including Trey and Riley. Eric and I have to remember that this is a transition for them as well and try to be patient with them. Riley is head over heals in love with the baby. He would sit in my bed and watch him all day if I'd let him. We have to make him go outside and play right now. He is a big helper and is willing to do pretty much anything you ask of him right now. Trey loves the baby, but is still a very busy toddler.
Thanks so much to all of our family and community who have been so helpful during this entire pregnancy and delivery. We love you all!
Kristina will be here in a few minutes to watch Riley and Trey while Eric takes me to see Dr. Russ. Time to get the staples out...fun.