Truman Update

Truman is doing so well.  The oxygen tubes that you see in the pictures have been removed and he is feeding well.  Yesterday we were informed that the blood work did reveal some pnemonia, so he will need to stay at the hospital to get antibiotics for 7-10 days, today being day 3.  He will be just fine…it’s just a little hard on mom and dad right now.  He is so precious and we want him in our arms.  We are able to see him, hold him and feed him in the NICU, so that is very good.  Our trust is completely in the Creator of the stars, the planets, and little Truman who He has entrusted to us.  Thank you for your prayers.  Keep checking for updates and more pictures to come, probably tomorrow.

Unforgettable Day

The day we’ve been waiting for has arrived!  Truman Isaac Smith was born on October 1, his due date, at 7:34 a.m.  Weighing in at 8 lbs 3 oz, and measuring 20 1/2 inches, he is a beautiful baby boy! 

There is a minor concern about fluid in his lungs and so he is being monitored in the NICU.  Please be in prayer that this fluid will clear up and not be an infection.  We are thankful for the great care he is receiving and are trusting the Lord’s hand is on him.

We’ll post more details later, but wanted you all to have some pictures and the update!  Thank you all for your prayers!  We know we are surrounded by amazing family and friends!

It’s About that Time!

Well, we’ve been sitting around this evening watching football and timing contractions, and it looks like it’s about that time.  So we’re gonna head out and see what’s baking in the oven!  Perhaps by morning we’ll have our little guy in our arms.  We’ll keep you posted.

The Waiting Game

Well, I think we’re about as ready for this baby as we’re going to be.  The essentials are all here….we’ve got a place for him to sleep…supplies for changing his diaper…and the must-have boppy for feedings:)  With my due date, Oct 1st, only about a week away, I understand it could still be two weeks until he shows his face.  My mid-wife will offer me an induction beginning around the 7th or 8th if I don’t go into labor by then, but she will also let me wait it out if I want to, but the latest she would let me wait it out would be the 15th….boy that seems far away.  We’re just going to play it all by ear.  I definitely am excited to meet our sweet little boy, but I want him to be good and ready to come at the same time.  I am trying to use these last days to rest lots, but also to get little projects and tasks done around the house that will help to have done when the baby comes. 

We’ll post any labor & baby news on this site as soon as we’re able to!

Housewarming Surprise!

Last night we were completely surprised by the staff of Camp Forest Springs!  As is tradition among the staff, whenever a staff family moves into a house, they get together and surprise that family by showing up at their doorstep with a housewarming party in order!  We already had plans with one staff family to have them over for supper last night, and of course they were in on it!  After supper, around 7pm, droves of camp staff starting pouring into our home unannounced!  It was a shock, but so much fun! 

They brought yummy refreshments and really sweet cards full of sentiments and witty rhymes congratulating us on our home. 

We had to read them outloud (or sing them to a particular tune if that be the case) in front of everyone.  It was such a funny experience and we definitely think that was the only time there will be that many people in our home at one time! 

The evening was yet another reminder and demonstration of God’s provision beyond anything we deserve or could ask for.  In the midst of all that is going on, it meant a lot that the staff would choose to come and rejoice with us in this new stage of life.  We give all thanks and praise to our heavenly Father for the good gifts he has given in a home, a community, and in a family of believers.