Our newest addition is finally here-- Little C! She joined our family one week past her due date. Late as she was, when the moment finally arrived she was more than ready given that labor lasted about only 4 hours. Around 4 p.m. on Monday I was beginning to notice some regular contractions (I had been having activity for weeks prior, so I wasn't sure if I should take them too seriously). An hour later I called Brian to come home from work, and by the time he got home I was in full-fledged labor. We gathered our babysitters and belongings as fast as possible, and after about 1 hour at the hospital C was in our arms (7:30 p.m.)! No time for drugs to help me get through it (although I really wanted them!) It was truly a thrilling adventure for us all!
For those who recall our T story, this is about as opposite a labor and delivery experience as one can imagine. He was induced and took his sweet time at about 20 hours!
We are all at home now. C has been really content thus far... rarely cries and eats and sleeps well. T (almost 18 mos) seemed a bit displaced from having us gone for a few days but was on his best behavior for Grandma Joan. He enjoys looking at his baby sister but doesn't try to touch her much yet. He will kiss her toes, though, which is really sweet and we've noticed that he keeps a pretty good eye on her. Our hope is that they'll grow to become the greatest of friends!
We're so grateful for all the support and prayers people showed us in this pregnancy-- especially these final few weeks. Although being a week late is not very long, it really feels like a lifetime when you're in it! We're very happy to be sharing this wonderful experience with you and hope you can meet our little one soon!
With our love,
Amber, Brian T and C Dowd
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Hey Amber and Brian,
Greetings from Mozambique! Huge congratulations for your little miracle of life. She is so adorable. I am very happy for you and your family.
Amber, I was just telling someone a story about how I got to WVI and your name came up.
Miss you both!
Love,
Sharon Boyle
Caelyn, we have been praying for you for about 8 months. We love you already and are so excited to get to know you and walk through life with you! You are perfect!
God has blessed you with a wonderful family.
Love, Kavi, Taylor, Elias
congrats dowd family!!
Wow! 4 hours! That must have been crazy! Caelyn looks like such a sweet baby and you guys look so happy! We're glad all is well and excited for you 4!
Love,
The Humphreys
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