Hi, everybody! We are back home again, and before I crawl into the loveliness that is my own bed, I wanted to post a few pictures and stats like I promised.
Luke Everett was born on 5/13/05 at 12:32pm after a really great labor. (I will write more on this later-- I absolutely CANNOT believe how easy this was compared to my others!!) He weighed 6 lbs and 11 oz, and was 19 inches long. He has his own look-- it's hard to say that he resembles Wrenn or Eli because he is just his own unique self. He has been a terrific baby, very sweet and cuddly. He absolutely loves snuggling, and we are happily accomodating!
All his newborn assessments were good, and the ultrasound of his bladder showed that the cyst was still there but non-interfering. They didn't even do one of his brain right now, because there was no neurological reason to do it. He passed his tests with flying colors, so they will just look at that fluid pocket in the brain next week, when he has a followup sonogram of his bladder. Our hopes, it will continue to shrink and disappear - the fluid AND the cyst-- and the dotors think this is what will happen. They say all signs indicate he is just fine and perfectly normal! Praise God.
He's beautiful.
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oh Shannon... he is so CUTE!!!!
And I love the name Luke. I love his little blue sleeper too actually.
Posted by: Snidget at May 15, 2005 04:14 PMSHAN!
HE'S BEAUTIFUL! Good Job and good luck,we have been thinking of you and praying hard!
Praise God from whom all blessings flow!! Luke is a beautiful baby, looks a bit like Wrenn and I see some of Eli in him, too. I know you are all so relieved to have him here, safe and sound. God has truly heard our prayers for this little one and answered them, and believe me there were lots and LOTS of prayers going up for him. I'm so happy for you all and can't wait to hear from Grandma all about him and how Wrenn and Eli are adjusting. I hope to see him soon, in the mean time, give that new little one lots of hugs and kisses from Uncle Joe and me. Love you!
Posted by: Aunt Dianna at May 15, 2005 04:51 PMHey Shannon!!! Momma of three!! What a woman. I have so much to learn from you :). I thought of you all day on Friday and prayed many times. Praise God for the safe delivery of sweet little Luke Everett, btw...love the name!! And I'm so glad your labor was not so intense. I look forward to hearing about it soon. Who wouldv'e guessed it, that my best friend Shannon White would one day be the mommy of three beautiful little ones! We have some great memories don't we?? Thanks for keeping me in your life! I love you girl.
Posted by: Amy Voeller at May 15, 2005 07:46 PMHe really is beautiful! I can't wait to hold that little peanut!!!
Posted by: Debby at May 15, 2005 08:09 PMI'm so glad to finally see what he looks like. He really is a beautiful baby. Looking forward to snuggling with the little guy myself.
Posted by: Amy at May 15, 2005 08:38 PMoh shannon, he's beautiful!!
Posted by: jessie at May 15, 2005 09:45 PMOh Shannon and Patrick you have done it again. He is so precious. He is a mix between Wrenn and Eli. God heard the prayers of many and he answered them. I can't wait to hold him. Love Aunt Charlotte
Posted by: aunt charlotte at May 15, 2005 10:25 PMI knew he would be beautiful as both Wrenn and Eli are. I'm so proud of you! Give him a kiss for me! Love you.
Posted by: Rhonda at May 15, 2005 11:04 PMWhat every one else said and then some. He's beautiful. Congrats and much love. Your family has been in my prayers, and I will continue to remember little Luke and his health. Congrats again!
*looks at photos again* He makes my fingers itch. I wanna hold him and cuddle him! ^_^
Posted by: Callie at May 16, 2005 12:31 AMCongratulations, Sharon. He's lovely!
Posted by: Sarcasmo at May 16, 2005 06:44 AMShannon, he is absolutely, amazingly beautiful, just like the other two! I can hardly wait to see him! When school is out and things settle down a bit, I would like to come pick you and the children up and bring ya'll up here to stay with us for a week or so.............we could go do some geneology searching, etc. so think about it, OK? love to all of you! auntj
Posted by: AuntJ at May 16, 2005 07:24 AMNow I want another one!
He is beautiful. Congratulations.
Posted by: mrscrumley at May 16, 2005 08:09 AMIf I say anything more than God is good!!!!, I'll start crying again...
He's beautiful... and God is more than good...
I can hardly wait to meet him...
Posted by: Aunt Vickie at May 16, 2005 08:57 AMCongrats from the Gulfport Wolfe Family! He is a fine young man.
We love ya'll!
Posted by: Nick at May 16, 2005 09:00 AMI am so happy things went so well. Luke is so beautiful! Congratulations!
Posted by: Brandy Alexander at May 16, 2005 01:37 PMLuke, that is such a cool, manly name! I think he looks a bit like his siblings, and adorable.
Exact same size as my Grandson was. I think they pop out quite esily at that size, huh?
Hope you are feeling well and getting some sleep, Mommy!
I'm such a proud aunt!! I love him so much and miss him already after holding him for just 15 minutes! I miss all of you Trislers? Did Wrennie tell you we straightened her hair for you so she'd look like a princess when you and the baby came home? Not 3 minutes later, her hair was in a gajillion little curls again...I love you!! Can't wait to see ya'll again! Let me know if I can do anything to help. Aunt Binnttee
Posted by: brittany at May 16, 2005 06:27 PMcongratulations!
Posted by: bobw at May 16, 2005 07:05 PMHe is so perfect looking. Congratulations Shannon! I'm thinking of you guys and can't wait to meet little Luke!
Posted by: Laura Wolfe at May 17, 2005 07:28 AMHe is so perfect looking. Congratulations Shannon! I'm thinking of you guys and can't wait to meet little Luke!
Posted by: Laura Wolfe at May 17, 2005 07:29 AMMy *heavens*, Shannon! Luke is positively he most handsome little man I've seen in a looong time. You all make quite the lovely family, and I'm so happy that you all are doing well. Can't wait to hear the tales (as time permits) of infanthood as the weeks and months come along. :)
Much love to you ALL!
Posted by: Michelle at May 17, 2005 02:40 PMThanks everybody! You guys are soo sweet, and I love that you were all part of such a great moment for us through APOG. How cool is blogging? :)
Posted by: Shannon at May 20, 2005 06:40 PM