well, we did it!
YAY!!
words can't even express how amazing i feel... how relieved i am, and happy to have this sweet, sweet baby here!
our body clocks are pretty messed up! it's 3am and i finally feel like i can sit up and am even somewhat rested!
everything went smoothly! thanks for all the prayers and happy thoughts coming in from everywhere... eric has a verizon wireless card, so i am able to post directly from my hospital bed! how cool is that!
Connor Price Swapp arrived at 2:25pm, Saturday 07-07-07! he is so beautiful, weighing in at 7lbs. 9oz. and 20in long.
he's got lots of dark hair... has to be our darkest hair yet! and looks like it might have a little curl! he is just so sweet, so cuddly and absolutely perfect! eating and pooping and all that stuff going well! he likes to be nestled right up under my chin, and he smells so good, that i just love to oblige!
everything went pretty well for our labor/delivery portion of the day! we arrived about 7:45am, and immediately got all set up with the pitocin drip. the nurse anethsetist (sp?) came in and told me that the anesthesiologist would be heading into surgery and did i want to go ahead and get the epidural. i wasn't feeling any pain, and was reluctant to be completely numb for longer than i had to be... so we decided to go ahead and place the epidural catheter, but just not dose it until i was ready... ok, this was brilliant! usually, i wait and ask for the epidural when the paint is starting to reach an uncomfortable point. then i am shaking and bending over for the process...while i am supposed to be holding completely still... it has always been a bit of an ordeal. but this time, i wasn't feeling any pain at all when the dr. put the stuff in my back and it was super easy and totally comfortable. about 2 or so hours later, i was ready for it to be dosed, and within just a few minutes i was comfortable and pain free... ladies, this is an awesome trick to remember!!! i wish i didn't just figure it out on my last one! 
anyway, my mom, and eric's mom were both able to be here at the hospital to see Connor be born. what a sweet moment it is when the baby arrives. wow. i am humbled and thrilled to be this beautiful child's mother. I am so thankful for eric, and what an awesome daddy he is. we just couldn't be happier! i just couldn't stop the tears of joy and relief...i feel so blessed and so happy!
dang, it feels good to get the baby OUT!
so cute when all my children arrived to meet their baby brother... they were so excited and instantly in love with him, and completely irritated they couldn't just stay the night at the hospital with eric and i! capri was way more into all the flashing lights on the hospital equipment and attempting to empty out all the drawers full of medical supplies and equipment! she's pretty oblivious to her newly awarded 'big sister' title.
thanks to some good drugs, i have been resting comfortably and enjoying these quiet, precious moments that eric and i have here at the hospital to get acquainted with this little guy! we'll work on better photos tomorrow! a special thanks to my mom for coming down and being here to help out for the week! so great to have your mom... even after you are supposed to be an 'old pro' w/ 5 kids...
night.
Congrats Heidi, let him bring much joy to your family. And only you look great after just giving birth. How do you do it?
Posted by: Melanie Taylor | July 08, 2007 at 05:15 AM
Congratulations to the Swapp Family!!
Posted by: Mary Ann | July 08, 2007 at 05:27 AM
he's a PEACH! So cute...and so nice to be able to 'meet' him!
What I really want to know is...how could you possibly look so good so soon after having your SIXTH child? Is this fair? Is this right? Inquiring minds want to know - what is your secret? 'Cause you look MAHvelous.
Happy mommy-hood (again) and congrats on a wonderful new son. Blessings to the entire Swapp clan, can't wait to see you all in September.
Posted by: Sarah | July 08, 2007 at 05:28 AM
Congratulations Heidi, Eric and family! He's gorgeous. Sounds like everything was pretty ideal - I love your epidural idea! I've got 8wks to go and think I might have to use that idea since it worked so well for you.
Enjoy your wonderful blessing from God!
Posted by: Kylee | July 08, 2007 at 05:33 AM
Congrats Heidi! He's a gorgeous baby!
Posted by: noelia | July 08, 2007 at 05:45 AM
Congrats to the Swapp family!! He is gorgeous!!
Posted by: Jenny M | July 08, 2007 at 05:45 AM
Congratulations to all and welcome to the world Connor!
Pam
Posted by: Pam | July 08, 2007 at 05:45 AM
Congratulations to you and your whole family, Heidi. Enjoy that new, little blessing!
Posted by: Julie | July 08, 2007 at 05:50 AM
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! Ohhh, how SWEET he is!!! Get enough rest!!
Posted by: Kyoko | July 08, 2007 at 05:51 AM
He's a beautiful baby! He looks like Capri from some of her most recent pictures on your blog!! I can feel your relief from reading your post! You are lucky to have such wonderful blessings from our Heavenly Father!
Posted by: Holly Child | July 08, 2007 at 05:52 AM
Aw, he is GORGEOUS! Many, many congrats; so happy for you all. Take care, Sue
Posted by: scrappysue | July 08, 2007 at 06:00 AM
Congratulations and best wishes!!!
Posted by: Rachel | July 08, 2007 at 06:02 AM
CONGRATS to the Swapp Family! He is just beautiful. God Bless!
Hugs,
Steph:)
Posted by: Steph H. | July 08, 2007 at 06:04 AM
Thank you for sharing this with us. I thought about you an Saturday. Congratulation on that handsome little one!
Posted by: beverly | July 08, 2007 at 06:15 AM
Congratulations! Thanks for sharing this sweet experience with us all. Get some rest.
Posted by: Alison Love | July 08, 2007 at 06:25 AM
Congrats - he is so cute
Posted by: maria c | July 08, 2007 at 06:28 AM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Kelly | July 08, 2007 at 06:39 AM
Congratulations, Heidi. Peace to you and all of yours. A
Posted by: Amy | July 08, 2007 at 06:46 AM
Congratulations! That is just wonderful. . . and he is beautiful!
Posted by: Charmaine | July 08, 2007 at 06:50 AM
God Bless your new babe and Family!
He is precious!
Posted by: kelly s | July 08, 2007 at 07:01 AM
Congratulations! I thought about you and your family yesterday! So glad that everything went smoothly, and now you have another addition to your family! Welcome, baby Connor!
Posted by: Nita | July 08, 2007 at 07:04 AM
Congrats!!! He is so beautiful and perfect! And I agree, you must have popped out of a 50's sitcom (you know where they even looked great while cleaning and cooking), do you always look gorgeous?
All our best from Houston, TX!
Posted by: Dana | July 08, 2007 at 07:05 AM
Wow congratulations to you all ... he is beautiful. Well done Heidi, I hope you manage to get some well deserved rest now. :)
Posted by: Katy | July 08, 2007 at 07:06 AM
Congratulations on the addition of the 7th member of your family on 7-7-07! He is beautiful!
Alyson
Posted by: Alyson | July 08, 2007 at 07:08 AM
Welcome, little Connor! Congratulations, Heidi and the Swapp family!! :) He's BEAUTIFUL!!
Posted by: Kristi | July 08, 2007 at 07:08 AM