Welcome to the world, William Isaac Dekker!Will joined us at 7:48 p..m last night, July 3, 2008. He weighed in at 9 lbs. 13 oz., and stretched 20.5 inches.
Beth and I went in to the hospital for a scheduled C-section around 2:30 p.m. The C-section was scheduled for 4:30, but we ended up getting bumped back a couple hours because of an emergency C-section and some bloodwork that got lost in the ether. Our amazing nurse Judy prepped both of us for the surgery - she was truly an answer to prayer: kind, straightforward, willing to answer all our questions, and she walked us through everything.
Just after 7 p.m. they wheeled Beth into the OR, where they gave her an epidural and basically got her all set up. At the last minute, they brought me in so I could sit by Beth's head, and within ten minutes, we heard his little cry. I followed him over to the baby warmer, where I got to trim some of the umbilical cord. After they cleaned him off and checked him, they gave him back to me so I could sit next to Beth and she could see him.
Will had a loving crowd of friends and family waiting to greet him. We're so fortunate to have a group of friends and family supporting. Thanks to everyone for all your thoughts and prayers!
Beth and I snapped this quick family photo before just before we left for the hospital. Maeby was being particularly obedient, perhaps because she knew things were about to change forever.
Here's Beth before the C-section, getting all hooked up and ready to go.
Our little man with his mother.
Will with his newly-minted Grandma and Grandpa Meyer.
Will with his Grandma and Grandpa Dekker. He's #4 for them!
With his Aunt Abbey...
...and his Uncle Chip.
Getting his first diaper change from his dad!We'll post more pictures and video up when we get a chance. Beth and Will will be at the OSU Medical Center until at least Sunday, if not Monday. If you'd like to visit, please call Nick's cell beforehand to make sure it's a good time.
Can't wait for you all to meet him!
14 comments:
He is so handsome! Just look at those cheeks! I could just pinch them!
Happy Dependance Day!
Congratulations!! Will is a beautiful baby. We are so happy all is well. It's so great to see all the pics of the family. Megan saw the first baby pic and said his name was Osumc! Hilarious! We can't wait to meet him. Tell everybody we said "hi". Love you.
He's beautiful! We're so glad everyone is doing well. Beth- remember to get your rest and don't entertain! Nick - You take care of that mamma and that baby. And get someone else to take care of you!
Yay! Baby Dekker is here!
Hooray baby!
this is just the best post ever! what a darling little babe :) we are thrilled for you both and can't wait to meet little will! give him a kiss for us and a little nose nuzzle on the top of his sweet little head!
much love,
kim, kurt, and madelyn
Congratulations from Orlando on your new son. We love his name and he is beautiful. May he be a blessing to God and also to you.
Love you lots xoxoxo
Uncle Mike and Anita
Congratulations Beth & Nick!! He sure is a handsome little boy!!
He is awsome! Thank you for being so open to all the visitors including me. There is no-where I would have rather been! Chip and I are pround aunt and uncle!! Welcome Will!!!
Yeah!!! We've been watching your post for Will's arrival! We are so excited for you! Our little one was also so excited that his/her foot was poking out my side while looking at your chubby little Will! OH, We can't wait to meet him!!!!!! PRAISE THE LORD!!!!
Congratulations! Will is a very lucky little boy to have such wonderful parents. We wish you all the best.
He is a handsome guy. :)
Congrats!
congrats, Nick and Beth! What a beautiful baby!
Congratulations Nick & Beth! What a beautiful little boy!
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