He wasn't supposed to be arriving until October 27th, but God had other plans. We got the phone call this afternoon around 4:30 p.m. that the birthmom had gone into the hospital, but thought that it was just early contractions and that they would send her home. We planned to meet in Brandon this evening to register for baby items we'll need. Mike called around 5:30 p.m. to say that we needed to go to the hospital because they were prepping her for her C-section. WOW!This evening at 6:16 p.m., our little guy was born. He weighed 5 pounds 12 ounces and was 17.5 inches long. The birthmom's mom called us and said "This is Grandma. You have a beautiful baby boy."
We weren't able to get up to the nursery until about 8:45 due to recovery time for the birthmom required before she could sign the paper allowing us to see him in the nursery. She spent some time with him and then sent him to the nursery. We scrubbed down and then went to see this handsome little guy. His temperature hadn't stabilized yet, so we couldn't hold him, but we could touch him. After spending a little time with him and getting some suggestions from the nurses on going home to sleep at night and coming back in the daytime to spend time with him, we decided to take their advice. This hospital doesn't provide a room for adoptive parents, so we would have been spending 3-4 hours in the main downstairs waiting room between each feeding. They said that we don't need to be exhausted when we take him home in a few days, so they recommended going home to sleep. We'll be up there bright and shining in the morning though as we wait out the next 48 hours and pray that the birthmom doesn't change her mind.
We can't wait for all of you to meet him. On a side note, we do think he has really long feet. :)
5 comments:
Congratulations!!!!! I'm filled with such joy for you guys . . . what a beautiful little boy God has blessed you with. He is just precious!!! And what a great name you chose, too. You all are in my prayers!!
WHOHOO! Congratulations! We are looking forward to celebrating with you, meeting your new little one, and are praising God for answering prayer.
You guys, he is beautiful! I can say that about a boy, right? =) His complexion looks perfect, and he looks "healthier" than his stats would indicate.
Congratulations! We can't wait to meet him!
Wow, congratulations!!!! How exciting to have that little one here already. Hope that you are getting some rest as you will NEED it. I'll be praying that the birth mom doesn't change her mind. I'm so excited for you!
Congratulations!!! That was fast! And then there were three indeed! Praying along with you for the Lord's perfect will.
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