It's a BOY!!

On Friday, June 10th, Chris & I went to our weekly OB appt, at which time we discovered that Baby Wolfe had not progressed at all. Dr. McKenzie told us not to expect a baby this weekend and to return to the office on Thursday. If labor hadn't started by then he would start some testing and discuss induction. Chris & I had been praying the entire pregnancy that we would not have to be induced and believed the Lord would start the process when the baby was ready, so we kept praying after that doctor's appointment.

Well, Saturday night, June 11th, around 11pm, contractions started. However, it wasn't until 3pm on Sunday that they were consecutively 5 minutes a part for 1 hour. Needless to say it was a sleepless long night for both of us. We arrived at Brookwood Hospital around 5pm, and the slow processed continued. I was definitely "in labor" but obviously he was snug as a bug in utero. Finally after 34 total hours of labor, Ethan Mark Wolfe, entered this world at 9:15 am on Monday, June 13th 2011!!

Ethan was perfect with 10 fingers and toes, but had ingested some meconium during delivery. Because of that his breathing rate was not ideal and had to be admitted to the NICU for monitoring. Thankfully God's hand was on him and he progressed more and more each day. It was definitely hard on Chris and I not having him in the room with us, but we were able to visit him pretty much anytime and had the privilege of nursing him at each feeding. We were thrilled when the doctor released him and our family was able to go home on Friday!!

Yesterday, was his 1 week birthday and he is doing great. Eating, sleeping and getting his diaper changed regularly just like every other newborn:) It's amazing how quickly they develop a personality. We are quickly discerning what's a real cry and a fussy cry, but the best are all the precious facial expressions he gives us. He is cracking us up and doesn't even know it yet. Thank you to all of you who stood in prayer with us over this pregnancy and while Ethan was in the NICU. We give glory to the Lord for blessing us with such a wonderful and healthy son! God is good - ALL THE TIME!

Attached are a few pictures taken over the last week. Enjoy!