Well it's been a crazy week. Quick overview: Arrived in Shreveport around 4:00 AM on Tuesday, November 24th. Went to our hotel and slept a few hours, headed over to the hospital around 8:00 AM. Met Toccara, our sweet birthmom. Baby was born at 10:31 AM. He weighed 7 lbs 0 oz. and was 19 inches long. He has a lot of tight curly black hair. Spent all day Tuesday at the hospital, mostly with Toccara. She didn't have anyone come to stay with her and we didn't want her to be left alone, so we spent the majority of our time with her. What a sweet girl, we really grew to like her and it seemed she felt the same about us. Wednesday, November 25th (our Kinsie's 12th birthday) she signed the paperwork at noon. Ty and I were on pins and needles, but everything went really smoothly. Thursday, November 26th (Thanksgiving Day) Toccara and baby were discharged from the hospital around noon. It wasn't until that moment that I truly felt like he was ours. I started to choke up a bit as we left the hospital as I felt such gratitude and love that he was ours, but also gratitude and love for Toccara, as well as heartache for her. What an emotional experience! For those 2 days we were with Toccara, we really didn't get to hold or love on the baby, because we were always with her and we didn't want to make it harder on her than it already was. We went to our hotel with the baby (who is still unnamed! The names we were thinking of don't seem to fit!) and spent a couple of hours with him. I ran next door to Cracker Barrell and got Thanksgiving dinner to go. We enjoyed that time, but it was hard to see Ty go. So now it's just me and baby for the next week or so. Last night was tough, but today has been really good. I have enjoyed him so much and it's funny cuz I think he looks like our other kids. I've been able to Skype with my parents in Israel, so they got to see him. I also Skyped with our kids while they were at Ty's parent's home for Thanksgiving. It was really good for me to see them and I think they were happy to see the baby. We are doing well and are so grateful to everyone who has been praying for us!
6 comments:
Yay! So glad that everything went well. Such a cute little guy - are you taking votes on names? My vote is for Corbin! Congrats!!
He is sooooooo cute! I love those big lips and can tell he is going to have gorgeous skin. My heart is with his birth mom too. God bless her gift (to him and you)! Congrats to all of you! Can't wait to meet him.
What a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Your family is in our prayers.
We love you
Uncle Shane & Aunt Char
Aubrey just came in and saw the picture and said, "What's his name?" So, I promised I will let her know as soon as I find out! He is SOOOO handsome! I am so thrilled for you! Lots of hugs and prayers your way!
Kristen, he is adorable. What a wonderful, exhausting week you've had. Can't wait to hear the little guys name and see more pictures. Congrats new mom!
He is beautiful!!!. I'm trying to explain to the boys that we have a new cousin. They are very excited. HES A BOY! HES A BOY!!!! Thats what they are most excited about. Me too kinda!!! This week is going to be tough but you will never get this time again, treasure all of it. We love you so much. Thank you for sticking with your decision. This is going to be awesome.
Oh yeah this is nicole posting.!!!!
Post a Comment