We have been waiting patiently for 41 weeks...you have been waiting patiently ever since the inception of this blog...we win, because we waited longer! Ha!
For God's glory and everyone's enjoyment...here he is!
Caleb Thomas was welcomed into our lives on Friday, January 4th, at 8:14pm. He was 8 lbs 9 oz, and was 21 1/4 inches long. (Yep...Daddy's little linebacker!)Here is how the whole day went down:
-We arrived at the hospital at 7am for a planned induction, and Val began being induced starting at 11am.
-Valerie began experiencing severe back labor pains around 2pm, and was given an epidural soon thereafter. The quote of the day came when Val exclaimed to the nurse and anesthesiologist, "Next to my husband, you two are my most favorite people in the world!"-After some more waiting for Caleb to descend, Valerie was given the okay to begin pushing at 7:30pm.
-There was a bit of a scare when, during the birth of the head, it was discovered that the umbilical cord was wrapped tightly around Caleb's neck. However, God is good, and the hospital staff was quick to the task to help return Caleb's pale skin and first breaths to a strong healthy tone and newborn baby's cry.
Now that Caleb is here, we thought you would like more pictures and less talk...so enjoy!
Daddy changing Caleb's diaper...a preview of his future!
What a cute face!
Hard to see here, but Caleb has Daddy's sideburns. Yeah!
Coming home.
Snug as a bug in a rug.
Mommy's so proud!
Goodnight, world!
4 comments:
Yippee! I love the pictures and am so happy to see the updates (I'm not so patient as others!). :-) What a cutie. I like the shot also of all of your hands together - that is really sweet. Can't wait to "watch" him grow and to meet him soon.
Good Job! He's gorgeous! We're heading up to Maine this summer (time TBD) so perhaps we can swing in and have the boys meet! :) Take care!
He is gorgeous!! God is so awesome to have blessed you guys with this bundle of joy. I can't wait to watch Caleb grow and I hope to meet him as soon as I can. I love the 3 hand shot. I love you guys, all 3 of you. Stacey
Congratulations! He is so beautiful! We are so excited for you and we love you all HUGE!!!!!
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