Some friends of ours, Michael and Shannon Holman, welcomed Callie Rose into the world last night! Clay and I are SO excited for them. Let me tell you a little bit about why this birth is extra special. To keep it short, Michael and Shannon have been married for 14 years and have wanted a baby for a long time. I am not sure all of the details but they haven't been able to get pregnant and they have been through a couple adoptions that have not been successful for one reason or another. They have stayed positive and last night God blessed them with a perfect baby girl. It is so special because they have waited so long and prayed so hard for Callie. Not that every parent isn't excited about a new baby, but after all the ups and downs they have been through, I am sure there are not words to describe their excitement. They are going to be amazing parents and they deserve this more than anyone I know. I am not sure what the adoption laws are in each state (they are in Arkansas) but I do know that there is a 10 day holding period until the adoption is final so please keep Shannon and Michael in your prayers as they go through these next few days.
I could not sleep last night after hearing that little Callie was here. I am sure all of you moms can relate to the times in your pregnancy where it just "hits" you that you are going to have a child. I was emotional thinking about how Clay and I have been so blessed. Here are just a few reasons why I feel that way:
1) Clay and I had no problems getting pregnant. It took my mom 2 years to get pregnant with me so we really weren't getting our hopes up that it would happen immediately. I am such a planner and I really told Clay the earliest I wanted a baby was February. My due date is February 1st. Didn't waste any time at all! Such a blessing.
2) I have had the perfect pregnancy. Really I have. Maybe I should knock on wood because still have a ways to go - 59 days according to my blog ticker. No morning sickness, no strange cravings, minimal heartburn, no sleep problems, no back problems (remember my back surgery at 14), occasional fatigue and leg cramps. Except for the fact that I feel him moving around inside of me I honestly haven't felt any different pregnant. People have started saying to me, "I bet you are getting to that point where you are ready for him to be outta there." That's not true, I guess maybe I just haven't reached the uncomfortable stage yet.
3) Many generous people who have given us so much. Melody and Annika let me borrow maternity clothes. Amanda gave me a brand new barely used Medela breast pump. A lady from my school who occasionally subs gave us a nearly new bassinet, bath tub, and seriously around 50-60 premie, newborn, and 0-3 month boy outfits. Heath and Kristin gave us a dresser/diaper changer. Roy made the crib. (I sure hope I didn't leave someone out!) Not to mention the two showers that we have had. (I had my one at church Tuesday night and got a TON of stuff. I will post about that as soon as I get pictures downloaded.)
4) I have an AMAZING husband who is so helpful and supportive. I know he is going to be the best father!!
Just a few of the reasons I am blessed, God is good!!
Speaking of the husband (this post is turning into random thoughts) he is on the couch asleep, finally. He has been really sick today. Running a fever, throwing up, body aches, he even passed out because of severe dehydration. I got him to the doctor after work and he got a shot in each cheek. He is knocked out now and snoring and I am so glad because he has been in so much pain today he hasn't been able to sleep. The doctor said he was extremely contagious (I am taking every precaution to NOT get it) and he didn't need to be around anyone until after Sunday. Doc is a family friend and that was his way of telling him to stay home and not try to go to church on Sunday. I asked the doctor if that meant he couldn't go to childbirth classes that we had scheduled for Saturday at Mercy from 9-5. His response was "uh yeah." Perfect timing huh? We all know he wasn't looking forward to going. :) We will worry about the class later, right now I just want him to be comfortable. I am trying to figure out how to take care of him and stay away! You can keep us both in your prayers, and don't forget Michael and Shannon!
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