She's here!!!
Aspen arrived with quite a commotion on Tues 05 Feb 2008 at 10:32 am after about 50 hours of labor. 7 lbs. 12 oz and 20 inches long. I'll add more photo's tomorrow. The Birthmom Ashley and baby Aspen are both doing fine. Ashley was a trooper during the whole process. Aspen made everyone nervous by swallowing meconium. The respiratory team was standing by. When she was born they kept her from breathing while they intubated her - twice - and suctioned her out to try prevent her from inhaling it into her lungs. We were immensley relieved to see her turn from blue to pink!
The birth parents Ashley and Brett had lots of family and friends there to support them. Here is a group photo with Brett's mom and Ashley's mom and younger brother.
Ashley and Brett are amazing, we admire them so much. and they have a wonderful family. Here are a few photos of Aspen's birth family:
Ashley invited David and I to be present during Ashley's labor and delivery. Here are some photos taken shortly before Aspen was born.
What an amazing experience that was, one we will never forget. Claire was waiting right outside and was so eager to finally see her baby sister. She watched from the other side of the glass wall for over an hour while the nurses worked with Aspen.
David and I stayed with Aspen every second. We were so awed by her beautiful, cute little body and marveled that she was really there in front of us. It drove us crazy that we could not hold her immediately. Then finally she was in our arms. :-)
We are so overcome with happiness. The words of Michael Mclean say it better than we can.
The Moment: Years of waiting. Months of planning. And now, in one matchless moment, the miracle at last occurs. There is so much love in this place, and it’s pure and it’s true because none of the people in the room at this moment are as concerned about themselves as they are for one precious baby.
The Moment: Years of waiting. Months of planning. And now, in one matchless moment, the miracle at last occurs. There is so much love in this place, and it’s pure and it’s true because none of the people in the room at this moment are as concerned about themselves as they are for one precious baby.
Something Perfect
There’s an ache that’s missing today
There’s an emptiness that’s been filled
There’s a cloud that’s lifting and drifting away
There’s a ragin’ storm that’s been stilled
There’s a joy that’s real
There’s a wound that’s finally healed
There’s a future replacing a past
There’s a breath of new life in the cast
And there’s something perfect
Happening here
And this moment will bury
The mountains of fear
And through countless tomorrows
It won’t disappear
This something that’s perfect
Happening here
No one knows, so no one can say
That tomorrow all will be well
Will the brightest promise that shines on today
Shine tomorrow? No one can tell
But one thing is sure
And will be forever more
When such unselfish love has been given
The world just made more room for heaven.
