Corrie started having very weak contractions Friday the 28th, but they did not start in earnest until Sunday morning. By noon Sunday, Corrie was having regular sustained contractions 3 minutes apart; however, when we went to the hospital they found that she was still only 2cm dilated and suggested that she go home to continue laboring for awhile longer (they said we should come back to the hospital when Corrie “can’t take the pain anymore"). So, we went home and she decided to labor in a warm bath while watching Elf and, after that, Horton Hears a Who (although Corrie really didn't see any of Horton as her eyes were never open at that point.. but we can guarantee those movies will never be the same again ☺). By 5:30pm Sunday evening Corrie was having extended contractions almost on top of one another, at which point, we went to the hospital once again. We were admitted by 6:30pm; Corrie now being found to be 7cm dilated! Shortly thereafter, we were holding our little Aed in our arms (the ‘pushing stage’ of labor only lasted 25 minutes).
Aed is an old Gaelic name meaning ‘fire’. It is our prayer that our son, by the grace of God, will be a light in this dark world – that he would have a heart that burns for Jesus and his truth. We pray that he will be a refining fire in the hands of the Lord, discerning worth from waste, virtue from vice, truth from false.
Andrew is a fairly obvious choice, since our son will enjoy his first years of life with us here in St Andrews. Being born in another country is a unique claim and he will bear the name Andrew (along with the Apostle Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland) as a reminder of his starting place.
We’ve been enjoying our son for five days now, and while we have our moments of shock and awe as any new parents do, we are finding ourselves more in love with him all the time. We are praising the Lord for the safe delivery of our healthy boy and praying for the Lord’s nearness to him in all the years to come.
Some of our sweet boy's first moments.
Spending time with Mamma
Daddy is the best cuddler
bright eyes!
Our little family
Awesome. Very cool name. Congratulations y'all and praise the Lord!
ReplyDeleteWelcome, Aed! Congrats, Corrie and Ian! He is just lovely, and your little family looks so happy. :-) Hugs from the Egans
ReplyDeleteI've been patiently (sort of) waiting for this post. Now you know your labor story! What a beautiful little family you are!! Love to all 3 -
ReplyDeleteLove the pictures! He's very sweet. Michael has been enjoying making a card for Aed, which we hope to be able to drop off soon!
ReplyDeleteHe is beautiful! :)
ReplyDeleteI think he looks a lot like Ian in the picture above the words "bright eyes." Aed is adorable and I hope we get to meet him soon. Congratulations again!
ReplyDeleteHe is precious! Congratulations again. Julie, Andrew and James
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I've been looking on here everyday wondering if he'd come yet. He is precious! I love the photo where Aed looks like he's smiling at Corrie. Blessings to you both as you figure out parenthood!
ReplyDeleteYAY Corrie and Ian Congratulations!!!!! I'm so exctied that little Aed is healthy and now here for you to cuddle with.
ReplyDeleteI miss you guys. Take care and enjoy :)