Here HE is! Our precious Carsten. He was born (finally) on August 26th. He just about shared a birthday with Big Sister Heather whose birthday is the 27th. He weighed 8 lbs 4 oz and was 20 inches long. It was a fast birth, but was great. Mike and I shared that memory with Laurie and Tabea, my doulas. Laurie kept me cool by keeping a washcloth wet and cold, and Tabea held my leg up as I birthed laying on my left side. Kathy was at home with our kids - freeing up Mike to be with me, and Marcie was kind enough to arrange meals for us for the first 2 weeks - freeing us up from meal preparation and shopping. What a team, huh?
Carsten was greeted by the MOST excited big sisters and brother EVER!!! They just couldn't wait to see him. They visited us twice in the hospital before we came home.
Here is Heather on her 12th birthday. Since it was her birthday the day Carsten and I came home from the hospital, she got to come with Mike to pick us up.
I think Big Brother Jack was the Proudest of ALL. He is no longer the only boy in the family.
Your pictures are great, Stace! Carsten is so handsome, all the kids are beautiful. We miss you and love you! We keep all of you in our prayers.
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