Our newest addition!

We are now a family of three! What a wonderful, crazy, chaotic past 3 weeks we have had. But before I get into that I'd like to introduce you to our newest addition.

Merritt Camden Foster

Born August 31, 2012 at 8:43 a.m.

8 pounds, 3.8 ounces; 21 inches long

Merritt was born at 38 weeks and was really ready to make his entrance into the world. So ready in fact that my labor was from start to finish about 5 hours. I woke up that Friday morning to what I now know was transitional labor pains and headed to the hospital at 7:00 a.m.. He debuted at 8:43 a.m. and had a little bit of a rough start. Because things moved faster than expected he ended up having Meconium Aspiration which in simple terms means he pooped before being delivered and therefore it was in his stomach and lungs. In addition to that he also had fluid in the left side of his lungs and a small heart murmur. He ended up being taken to the NICU (or the penalty box, as the nurses liked to call it!) and stayed there for 8 days.
Looking back on that first week I have no idea how we got through it. I know that it was by the grace of God and family and friends support and prayers.

Merritt is now home and turned 3 weeks old this past Friday. He is the best thing that has ever happened to our family. Everyday I wake up and thank the Lord for blessing us with this little boy. While we aren't getting much sleep and some days are hard, I wouldn't have it any other way. It is an amazing thing to be a mom. My heart is full.

Thank you to all of you that have loved us by coming to visit, brought us meals, gave us gifts and for being there for us as we have made the transition home.
We love and appreciate each of you!

Until next time (when I have a free moment!),

Merritt's Mama...it's official now!