He's Here!

It was a long, quiet, day...

Until the big moment arrived, and then drama began. baby boy tried real hard, mama tried real hard, but it was just too much on baby boy and with mamo standing off to the side, praying with all her might, through massive tears, the decision was abruptly made to whisk my baby girl off to the OR for an emergency c-section so that baby boy would arrive safely into our lives.

As we waited so impatiently, through a flood of tears and emotions, outside the OR doors, jo's nurse, chellee, pushed quickly through the doors, and through tears, told us he had arrived, screaming and crying, safe. mama and baby boy were doing fine. he was a VERY big boy. she was surprised and so were we. dr had estimated 7 1/2 to 8 lb baby. baby boy surprised us all at 9 lb. 1 oz., and 21 1/2 inches long.

I finally got to hold them both and I was much better. I was sad to not be there physically when he was born, although my heart never left her side. It was a time I had looked so forward to experiencing with my baby girl. I was sorry she had to go through all she did and didn't get to experience natural childbirth. I wanted to take her place. But God had it under control. I'm so thankful he is here, safe, and in his mama and daddy's arms. So very thankful.

Michael's face was shining when he came out to tell us and show us pictures. I could definitely tell by his face that he was a different man than a few minutes before. he was a daddy and he was in love. My how a baby changes your life instantly. He is going to be the best daddy ever. Thank you Lord for such a wonderful, perfect mate for my girl.

We don't have an official name...yet. But i'm sure today a decision will be made and I'll post when it's official.

Congratulations Kotze family. Welcome to a brand new world.

Welcome to the greatest adventure you'll ever experience.