Monday, July 30, 2012

Welcome Baby #4

It's a boy.

Our little bundle was born July 26.

If you've clicked on this post to hear the story of how our hypnobirth went, keep clicking friends. Keep clicking.  You will find no such story here.  After months of preparing, practicing and praying for that smooth, natural birth, nothing went as planned.  The only thing that happened on my birth plan was that a healthy baby was the result at the end.  That's it.

There are certain events in your life that make you realize things you've never dreamed of.

For example, who knew I could fall into a dead, deep sleep so quickly with a giant ice pack between my legs?  Who knew?

And who knew how big a mother's heart can grow?  Just when I think it's near bursting with three toddling little ones in my life, I think, that's it.  My heart is not capable of feeling any more love and beautiful emotion.  If it does, it will surely break in a million pieces.

Then, another little one comes along.  And my heart doesn't break, but grows and beats faster and stronger.

Who knew?




Stay tuned for how our near 24 hour adventure of laboring and delivering played out.  I'm not trying to be cliff hangy, really.  My upcoming posts will be indicative of my time and energy levels.  Both short and sweet.

Thanks for all the well wishes and congrats I've received so far.  Our family is blessed beyond measure.

PS - we named our little bear Spencer.

11 comments:

Kelsey said...

Congrats! It's not supposed to go as planned, you know - anything, that is. He is a doll and I can't believe he was that big. Seems big, anyway. Have fun!

michael. mindy. dane. said...

:) loved this. very impressive that you've already blogged! i'd still be asleep i'm sure :) we love him!

Unknown said...

Congratulations on your beautiful baby boy! That is so exciting. Birth plans rarely go as planned...but who cares? You have a wonderful healthy new addition to your family and that is what matters. I am very happy for you.

: 0 ) Theresa

Karen said...

Hahaha, he's just making sure we check out how well his little toes grew!! He's one proud boy showing off his newly formed foot. Can't wait to hear the story but so glad to see pics of your family of six!! Congratulations! He was born on my brothers birthday and took on my nephews name!! I already feel a bond with him:)

Kristin Hackman said...

Well, pretty much been stalking your blog.. waiting for the good news!!! CONGRATS Mama!! He is beautiful - your whole family is beautiful.

So blessed...prayers to you and your family for the early, magical days of getting to know each other. :)

yettie said...

Congratulations and welcome to the world little Spencer

littlegry said...

CONGRATULATIONS!! He's beautiful! It is amazing how much you can love a new precious little one. I'm excited to read the details...

Lydia said...

congrats momma!!

Shaylee said...

congrats! he is darling! oh we miss you guys so much! kiss all the kids for me! :)

Anonymous said...

Congrats to you and your gorgeous family! Looking forward to the birth details! Having four wee ones is mad right?! But utterly fab too.

angie said...

he's beautiful. congrats!