Introducing... Mark Timothy!

All it took was word that his big brothers were back at school this week.  Finally, he figured, maybe I'll get a little more one-on-one time if I come now.  And come he did!

Mark Timothy was born at 2:25 this afternoon, after a very short but grueling labor.  He weighed in at a whopping 8 lb. 13 oz. and measured 20 inches long, so we're glad he didn't wait much longer!  Mark came out silent and blue, hung up on a rather short umbilical cord wrapped tightly around his neck.  But with a little Mommy love and some oxygen he perked up quickly!  He already had a chance to meet his pediatrician, who assured us that his heart sounds normal and all other systems seem to be quite healthy.  Thank you, God.

All of Baby Mark's older brothers had a chance to meet him, and are so proud and excited I'm afraid they are having trouble falling asleep tonight.  And Little Zachy is now a big brother!  This morning he woke up and asked me, "Mommy, how we gonna get that baby out?  We gonna push him out?  I'll push that baby out!"  I should have taken that as the first clue that something was up.

We feel blessed to welcome another little BOY, safe and sound, into our family.  Thank you for all your prayers and well wishes.  Here's just a sneak peek of many more photos to come:




Could Zachy get any prouder?



Surgeon Sammy got to trim baby brother's cord... with a little trepidation!



Comments

  1. KathyMarch 26, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    Wow what an awesome family! So happy for you guys and for big brother!
    Kathy (Mom of Sam - HRHS)

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  2. ElaineMarch 26, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    So SO happy for you!!! A healthy baby boy...with a beautiful family to love him. Life is perfect tonight...

    Love from Kalamazoo, Elaine

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  3. Dale BuddMarch 26, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    Most sincere congratulations to each of you! Love his name!!! Mark is so very blessed to be welcomed into such a loving family, with 5 brothers to show him the ropes! Zachy looks so very proud to be a big brother! God Bless you Mark Timothy, and welcome to the World!

    Sending Hugs!
    A Mom-Mom in NJ

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  4. AnonymousMarch 26, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    Congrats Congrats and your growing family, you have the most handsome boys around!!

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  5. AnonymousMarch 27, 2012 at 6:11 AM

    Congratulations to all of you!!!!! So glad to hear everyone is healthy and doing so well!!

    rox.

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  6. JennyMarch 27, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    Adorable!!! Congratulations!!!

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  7. MiriamMarch 27, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    CONGRATS! I'm so glad it went smoothly for you! What a beautiful baby! Sammy cutting the cord is just PRECIOUS! :)

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  8. AnonymousMarch 27, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    Looking forward to meeting him!

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  9. Carolina CartersMarch 27, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    Congrats!!!!!

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