Birthday bliss

I don't have a lot of time to write out the details and story of the labour/birth. However, I thought a few might hold you over until that time. Friday was my(Kristin's) 27th birthday. I went into early labour bright and early that morning and wondered if I might be sharing my birth date with one of our babes. The action didn't really start until later that evening...during a date with Andrew! By 11:00pm my midwife was at our house getting all her gear setup for the nearing delivery. At 3:50am on Saturday, April 25th we were blessed with little Malachi Chase. Weighing 7lbs. 15oz and measuring 20" in length. He let out a nice cry right away and snuggled with me while I birthed the placenta and got stitched up. The midwife stuck around for a few hours while we got settled and then left us to call family and catch some sleep before the big sisters arrival. Andrew picked Jayda up from grandma and gradpa's mid morning and brought her to meet the long awaited ' baby'. It has taken a few days for her to settle down and caress instead of squeeze but the progress has been incredible. Thank you for all your prayers, emails and encouragement. Raising a child really does take a village so it is amazing to have all of your support as we introduce another child into this world. Bless you!