Welcome Ezra Lee!

He came a little early, but we are so glad he is here! We don't have any photos yet because he has not been able to come outside of his incubator and play yet. He was born on Tuesday October 28 at 10 p.m. by c-section. He weighs 5 pounds 7 ounces and is 18 1/2 inches long. He was 6 and a half weeks early.

Sara started having contractions regularly around lunchtime. At 3 p.m. she was driven to the clinic by Erica because she was not able to drive. They looked her over and thought that maybe her water had broken. So Lakeview Hospital transferred her to United/Children's Hospital in St. Paul because they have an excellent NICU.

Haven came to Gigi and Papa's house to have dinner and a sleep-over. Around 8 p.m. we got a call from Trevor saying that things were not going to happen tonight and he was heading home. Then at 9:15 we got the frantic call, "Come quick, they are doing a c-section right now!"

Erica and I raced to St. Paul where we were told that Sara and the baby were still in the OR. Go sit in the waiting room. Not likely! We stood in the hallway and were rewarded for our disobedience with a glimpse of Ezra Lee on the way to the NICU. He is adorable. I told Haven the next morning that she had a new brother. She was nonchalant about it, taking it all in stride. I don't think she will "get" it until she sees the baby.

Sara is doing really well. She is recovering just fine from the c-section. She is sad because she can't hold Ezra yet. She goes to the NICU and is able to comfort him through the ports on the side of the incubator.

He is going to be just fine, but does need some help to breathe. He is just a tiny little peanut. But the kid is feisty. He pulls his CPAP off his face by himself. I would never have believed it if I hadn't seen it myself. He is a fighter, that's for sure. We will post photos when we have them. For now, just keep their family in your thoughts and prayers. We are hoping that he will be home in time for Thanksgiving. That would be something to be truly thankful for.

Sasha Update: OMG! She is so adorable. I am having Sasha withdrawals!!! I get to see our girl this weekend! The deal that Steve and I made was: She was mine for a camel, a horse and eight goats. Russell is still working on the livestock. I don't think Caitlin is going to part with her that easily.