He's here! Contractions started this morning at 4:00. At around 8:30 they gave the contractions a little help with some drugs to make the contractions a bit stronger to move things along faster. At 11:08 January 15, Elijah Thomas took his first breath! He is 8.5 lbs and 21 inches long.
He is 11 days late and because of that they took him to intensive care to make sure there isn't any infections. Other than that he is doing great, his skin looks good, he is crying well now and Amy just said he fed right away. They will observe him for 48 hours just to make sure he is ok. Amy is recovering great. She is already feeling good and did so great today. I couldn't be more proud of her. She is handling the whole process with a strength only God can provide. Delivering is hard enough, but having
4 people telling you what to do in the midst of it in a different language could be overwhelming. Not to mention the different cultural sensitivity and care given.May Elijah be a voice for God in his generation. Thank you Lord for giving us two children and the joy we can embrace learned out of sorrow.
Does Amy even look like she just delivered? She looks so good!
11 comments:
Yeah! Congratulations! We've been checking the blog frequently for your news. So glad he finally made his entrance and that all are doing well. Oh, and yes, Amy does look great. :)
Andrea
My kids, I love you all so much! Our prayers are with you and so much to be praising God for. Amy is a strong woman and you, Joel, are a special sensitive man. Thank God for our wonderful family!
Love, Dad and Mom Sorensen
Congratulations!!!! I'm so happy to hear the good news. I absolutely love the name Elijah! : )
-Ellie Campbell
Congratulations on a healthy baby boy!! Glad Amy is recovering quickly and that Elijah is a good eater. All very important things for a mom. :-) Melanie
Dear Joel and Amy,
What wonderful news to read tonight!! Happy congratulations to you all! And yes I agree, Amy looks absolutely beautiful in that photo...how did she do that??!!
We are all so very happy at Elijah's safe arrival and pray for his well being in all ways in the days and years to come! Can't wait to meet this little guy!
With Love, Connie
Congrats you guys! I have checking in to see when he would come! You look amazing Amy!! What a blessing:)
Oh, congratulations you guys. I have been checking the website everyday to see that new little Woodard baby. Way to go Amy!!!!
You are in our prayers!
Much Love-
Sandy Knoedler
Been checking your blog every day to see some good news. Hurrah! WE've been praying and waiting on this sweet little boy. Our Nicholas was late as well and he's turned out smart & sweet (ha!) so I expect their precaution will tell us that you've got a wonderful boy who came on the day God appointed for him to be born. No worries here. Rejoicing with you!
Andrea Pitcher
Congratulations you guys! Way to go Amy! He's such a cutie!
AMY! you are amazing! you look fantastic! Congrats!!!! i'm so happy for you guys. i love you and miss you and can't wait to see the little man and my best friend abigail.
hope you do well with the transition. bet abigirl is enjoying havin the little fella around.
i love you all! Congrats again!!!!!!!!!
i'm in oklahoma for the wedding... wish you guys could have been here... but having a baby is way better. :)
Congratulations you guys! He's such a cutie, and we're so thankful his safe arrival. Rejoicing with you :)
Cassie and Trevor
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