I had a BABY!!!!!!!!!!! And not just any baby. A pretty dang cute one, if I do say so myself.
I can't wait to share the full story with y'all. But I do thank you for your prayers – we were able to successfully have a VBAC! Though it was anything but graceful, it was wonderfully beautiful.
And terrifying.
And incredible.
And insane.
We should be heading home from the hospital this afternoon and I will posting on little Owen's birth as soon as I can. He is holding his birth weight, eating like a champ, and is a complete rock star. Naturally.
Have a blessed Thanksgiving! And praise God from whom all blessings flow!
Anonymous
Oh my goodness! CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am so happy for you guys, have been checking regularly for updates, and I am so relieved you got the birth you wanted. I dont believe it changes our capabilities as women, we are still amamzing moms and women, regardless of our choices, but I can say from my own experience that it feels amazing to walk away from a birth experience feeling like you are going to burst from the excitement, and appreciation for your body, and just KNOWING that what you wanted to do, you did. Im happy for you. I glad hes healthy, and hes adorable too. Praying for your family, as you adjust to life with two.
Also, Earth Mama Angel Baby makes some amazing post partum sprays and salves to soothe mama parts after a “v” bac birth. They saved me. Congrats again. Thank you for sharing your life, and all its wonders, with us.
Courtney @ The Polivka Family
Congrats Shaye and Stuart! Frank and I are so happy for you!
~Courtney
April
I had a feeling it was a boy! He is perfect. Congratulations! 🙂
Sally
First things one of my girls said to me: “Why does he have three names?” Answer? “Because when you are made of the Awesome, as this one is, one name will not contain it all.” Her response, straight-faced: “Then why don’t we have three names?” Walked right into that one.
But CONGRATULATIONS!!! And, my goodness, he already looks like a little man!
And are you sportin’ make-up???? You look awesome!!! I can’t wait for the story…which reminds that i need to finish mine…
CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ALL!
Noël McNeil
Congratulations! I’m so happy you were able to have a VBAC. 🙂 He is absolutely beautiful and perfect. God is sooo good and can’t wait to hear about the labor.
Georgia Jean
WELCOME TO THE BIG WORLD LITTLE OWEN!!!
I wish we were for real friends instead of internet friends so I could hold that sweet tiny baby right this very second. My youngest is 17 months so now I have to tell my husband that I want a newer fresher baby. J/k (no I’m not!) Oh…And I think he looks just like Georgia.
I’m sending all my love to your family this Thanksgiving:) And I’m so happy for all of you!
A sinner, saved by Grace through Jesus Christ!
What joyful news! I was just wondering this morning how things were going, but didn’t have time to check the blog until now. Praising God for a healthy delivery and praying for speedy healing for you!
Kendra at New Life On A Homestead
OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!!! I’m SO EXCITED for you guys!! Wow! 4 lbs, what a tiny rascal! I’m SO happy to hear you were able to do a VBAC- praise the Lord for such a blessing!! That’s amazing. I am so proud of you- great job mama!! I can’t wait to hear your birth story. Though just a warning, I’ll probably get all soppy on you. I cried like a big sissy when I read Jill’s (at the Prairie Homestead) recent birth story. Little Owen is just as precious as he can be 🙂
Abby Jo @ forgottenwayfarms.com
Congratulations! Babies our amazing gifts, and he is cute to boot 🙂
Marianne
Yeah!! What a beautiful little peanut! I was so happy to see this post!I have enjoyed reading your blog for 6+ months. Thank you for sharing this joy with us! Your a great gal and I admire you. As the Momma of 3 boys, ages 12,5&10 months, let me tell ya they steal your heart just like their Daddy did! May God bless you and hold you close in His gracious and merciful hands! Prayers!
Anonymous
He is very adorable and cute! Congratulations to your family.
Bev
Tristan
Congratulations on the addition to your beautiful family! He is very cute and looks so much like his mama. What a great present just in time for Thanksgiving 🙂
Anonymous
Congratulations! May you get some decent sleep and enjoy your new addition during these holidays. May God bless you all.
Dahlia
Congratulations, Stuart and Shaye!
MamaHen
Congratulations!!!! What a beautiful baby!
Anonymous
Yay! Congratulations to your whole family! I’m so happy for you. He’s adorable. I can’t wait to see a picture of Georgia with him. What does she think? What a wonderful Thanksgiving this year for your dear family!
Tina
Nana-Bob
Congratulations! OMG he is beautiful. What a wonderful Thanksgiving blessing!!! Yay!!!
Gabi
Congratulations from a reader in Quebec city. He is beautiful and so are the pictures on which you all look so happy! I can’t wait for the whole story! Lots of happiness to you and your family.
Jaclyn Hicks
Congratulations! He is beautiful! May you all continue to grow and thrive at home.
Brooke
Congratulations! He is tiny, but looks great!
Becky Elmuccio
Congrats on the new addition to your family and the successful VBAC! Hope all is well!
Heather Smith
I am so glad you both are doing good! Congrats!!!
Anonymous
Congrats on your sweet little boy!!!!! Love the name Owen 🙂 Enjoy your little man!!!
Anonymous
Goodness. Sorry to be so far behind on my reading. So happy for you all. Good looking little dude.
brenda from ar