Wednesday, October 8, 2008

WELCOME TO THE WORLD ROWEN!

Wow has it been 41 weeks and 1 day already! It seems like the time has flown by and Rowen has entered the world. Brianne's pregnancy has been for the most part wonderful. From a husband's perspective I went into this whole prepared for the worst; mood swings, strange cravings at 2am, bed rest at the 6th month, complications from her bone disorder, etc. But all I have to say is the Lord is awesome and He does amazing things. Brianne's pregnancy I don't think could have gone any better. It it so cool to see the Lord work in mysterious ways and bless us in so many others.
Well today is the day when we got to see God's precious little gift that he has been working on for the last 41 weeks and 1 day.
Yesterday Brianne had her 41 week appointment and with much prayer and discussion with her doctor, it became clear that a Cesarean birth was going to be the best and safest mode of delivery. And since her doctor had today off at the clinic she was able to schedule us at the hospital for today at 5pm.
So that brings us to the birth of our precious little Rowen. Everything with the Cesarean went perfectly and at about 5:20pm on October 8, 2008, Rowen enter the world. He weighted in at 7lb 7oz, 20.5 inches and 9 on his APGAR. Both he and Brianne are doing wonderful and we couldn't be more happy. Here is a sneak peek at our little guy.














There will be more to come so stay tuned.

20 comments:

Jamie said...

Congratulations! He is a cutie indeed. We look forward to watching him grow up both on the blog and in person (as we will be moving to Eugene in January.)

Love,
The Harms

Amy said...

Congratulations! I stalk your blog from Kristy's blog and have been keeping updated with your pregnancy. You have a beautiful little boy :)

BETHANY said...

Woo hoo!! Can't wait to meet your little man. :)

Kami said...

Congrats!! I can't wait to meet him and hear how the delivery went.

Alana said...

he's beautiful! welcome to the wonderful world of little boys! you will be busier than ever.. and its great! congrats!

Shannon McIntosh said...

Congrats Matt and Brianne! We're so happy for you two! Praise the Lord for your precious baby boy and that you both are safe and well. Can't wait to see more pics!!!
Love y'all,
Shannon and David

ck2m said...

Congrats mom and dad! I love his eyes and he almost looks like he is smiling at you Brianne. Glad everything went well.

AshlandFive said...

Yaaay! That is so awesome! I am glad he is here, and you got to come to ALL the parenting studies! How good is the Lord? Congrats you guys.

Anonymous said...

I also stalk your blog and I'm Amy's (the other stalker) sister!! Congratulations, what a beautiful little boy! What a blessing!!

Anonymous said...

God has been so good to your new litle family. It has been evident during Brianne's entire pregnancy.
I'm SOOOO happy for you! He looks so sweet! I'm coming to see you on Wednesday - yay!!

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Anonymous said...

Congratulations! He is a hadnsome guy. I am super jealous that I still have another week to wait ( unless she comes on her own.)

Chevygirl31 - from Babyfit
a.k.a. Leanne

mrsbrooks said...

Congrats to my sister and brother! Matt you are going to be a gREAT dad and Brianne you will be a great mom! I can only imagine this little man is going to be spoiled so bad!! Congrats to you both! I love you guys! Logan will be here soon so they can play!!!

Jacki R. said...

Yippee! Now we can all exhale and breathe a little. I was so nervous at 5:00 yesterday thinking of you and praying for you guys! I am so glad to see that mom and baby are doing so well!

Tia said...

Congrats you two!! I'm so happy Rowen and Brianne are healthy! Sarah called me and told me the wonderful news! Can't wait to meet your newest addition to your family!

Love always,

Tia

The Momma Monkey said...

Thank God! He is so precious! I cannot wait to see more pictures and I cannot wait to meet him. When does everyone get to go home?

Nanci

carr_x_2 said...

Congratulations!!!!! He is sooooo beautiful and precious! What a perfect gift from above! Welcome into the world little Rowen! We can't wait to meet you! Big hugs to the new mommy & daddy!
Love,
Miri & Michael Carr

Kristy said...

And baby makes 3!!!

Congratulations Brianne & Matt! God is so good! What a precious little blessing he delivered to you! I am sop happy & bursting with joy for you two!
I can't wait to meet him!!!!

Tara said...

He's beautiful! Congratulations!

Marion Acres said...

Congratulations! What a handsome little boy. :)