Welcome baby Emmett

We welcomed Emmett on a Sunday evening on December 22nd, right before Christmas. I've contemplated whether I wanted to share our birthing story or not. I know for me personally, I didn't want to hear about anyone's labor experience prior to having a baby. There's so many different factors that go into labor and delivery and everyone's story is different. Every baby is different. Going into labor I told Stephen that I wanted to be open, and not be set on a particular birthing plan, just in case things didn't happen the way I wanted. This whole pregnancy I believe that God has been teaching me how to walk in his timing. Honestly, that seems to be the hardest thing for me to grasp. I like to be in control of situations and outcomes, but who doesn't? Things that I thought were going slow like; getting married later in life, going through fertility issues, and having a really long labor and delivery process, was all in God's timing. He knows what's best for me and knows exactly what I need. I constantly repeat that to myself all the time, "God knows what I need! His timing is perfect."

Reflecting back on the past two months, I'd be lying if I said it's been easy. There's nothing easy about becoming a new parent, but is there anything more beautiful? Birthing a new life into this world, caring for that little fragile life. What a miracle, to grow a life inside of you, and birth that baby into the world. I know the process that we've gone through, our story, has strengthened my relationship with God, and strengthened my relationship with Stephen. We were able to clearly see God work in a way that was undeniably a miracle. We're incredibly thankful for our new addition. We're looking forward to see what Emmett's personality will be like, to see who he will become. I pray that God will continue to shape me into the mom that Emmett will need. I know God will continue to give me the grace and patience I need to be a good parent. So thankful to have Emmett now apart of our lives. We couldn't image life without him - our miracle!

With Love,