This morning we welcomed Hendrik James into the world at 5:42 am. He weighed 7 lbs and 12 oz, and he is 21" long. For a very entertaining story, sometime you should ask me about how we dawdled in going to the hospital, thinking it wasn't real labor, and arrived at 5:15 just to hear that I was fully dilated and ready to push. I think we were in denial that he was really coming early! But he is here and we are thrilled and blessed. Here are some high points of the day...
Congratulations! How precious is he?!?! Seriously, he is really cute. Is it not the most shocking thing to suddenly have a baby on the outside? I remember looking at Aed's little hospital bracelets with my name on them and being floored that he was real and he was mine. :) What a wonderful day. Blessings to you guys! Can't wait to meet him!
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Emily Hollongshead-Acevez
2/10/2012 09:29:26 am
Congratulations! He is just perfect.
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Uncle Mark and Aunt Lori
2/10/2012 09:53:48 am
Congratulations on becoming a brand new family of 3!!!
We are so thankful for your new little guy coming into our world to see thru the computer since we can't be there first hand! How way cool is this!
We are so happy for all of You, becoming a new dad and mom, for a new grandson to Rebecca's parents and Dirk's parents!
Great Grandma Blankestyn says she is thrilled to be another great grandma, Great Grandpa is excited too to become a great grandpa!
Continue to send pictures in your spare time, we really appreciate you 2 sharing them with us!
Loads of love hugs and kisses to you 3!!! Love Great Uncle Mark and Great Aunt Lori xo xo xo
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Pamela Galeano
2/10/2012 11:46:19 am
OMG!!! Mrs. Ippel congrats!!!!! I am sooo happy for you, your son is so precious! God has given you such a wonderful blessing:)
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JD Bartkovich
2/11/2012 07:34:15 am
Now the real fun begins! What a cutie pie... congratulations!
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Kathy Ramos
2/14/2012 08:46:04 am
congratulations, dirk and becca!!! What a fantastic story and super cute little dude!!! I can't wait to talk to you when things calm down!! Love you so much!!
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Ruth Ann Soria
2/16/2012 09:56:07 am
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! He is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!! Enjoy every moment!!
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Babel as in the Tower-- where everyone on earth went from speaking one language to total confusion. Aftermath because we humans still strive hard to communicate... And because my job is to help that happen, ESL style. I'm a daughter of the King, walking through life with my husband. We have two little boys-- one toddler and one brand new.