Welcoming Cooper Thomas Savage

He's here. I still can't completely believe it. The kids are really in love with him and so are we.

I will admit to something here that I believe many moms goes through but might not verbally discuss. I wondered how he'd fit. Would I love him like I do the others? Is there room? What if I don't feel that connection? How will others react? Will it change our comfy family dynamic?

As only God can do - when the first cry was heard in the OR, everything changed. Only God can make your heart and head accomodate another member of the family so perfectly and instantly. I hadn't even seen him yet and loved him with every aspect of my being.

It all fits. There is plenty of room. I love him completely. The people in our lives that are closest to us have accepted him fully. Of course it has changed our dynamic. It won't always be easy but it will be us. Nothing has changed at the core - except that Cooper's birth has given me an unexpected gift. The gift of seeing my children witness the birth and acceptance of a sibling. You don't often get to see your children go through something like this. The joy and wonder (and sometimes fear) in their eyes has been priceless.

I promise when I get some good pictures taken I will get the blog updated. Emma has suggested that I wait until Cooper is not "so squishy." Sounds like a great idea. I think I may even know a few talented gals I could ask. Speaking of Rebecca and Sarah - I've been thinking about you girls alot this week and I just can't wait until your journey brings your children home.