Welcome to the world baby Gus! Augustine (pronounced Ah-GUS-tin) Lawrence (named after my dad) was born on Thursday at 12:04pm, weighing in at 9 pounds, 1 ounce! We are so overjoyed to finally meet our handsome son. I had been scheduled to be induced on Thursday morning but our, “11th-hour-Gus” decided to come on his own! My labor started at 3am with contractions, and we checked into the hospital around 7:45am. He was born less than 5 hours labor and totally med-free! No epidural, no nubane and no pitocin necessary. At some point soon I am going to journal that experience, but in short, it was better than I could’ve imagined (now that’s something I never thought I would say years ago)!:) My only regret is that I didn’t go natural before now. It was really hard, but totally worth it. I have so many emotions and thoughts and I hope you’ll bear with me as I update my blog over the next week with more info. We just got home from the hospital today, so we are still getting settled, but I wanted to post a few photos. Also, thank you so much for so many well wishes, prayers, and heartfelt encouragement, My heart is so full and although the blessings are undeserved, I am beyond grateful. So without further adieu…here is our Gus Buster…
Sorry for the scattered thoughts and quick post, things are busy, but it’s so good to be home, and SO GREAT to hold little Gus at last. Thank you, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your love and well wishes again. Thanking God for his goodness. Now, off to hold this cute little bundle!
BROOKE, COULDN'T WAIT TO SEE THE PICTURES OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. LITTLE GUS LOOKS JUST LIKE HIS GRANDPA(LARRY), YOU TELL HIM I SAID THAT AND I'M PRAYING FOR HIM. I'VE BEEN FOLOWING YOUR BLOG AND KEEPING UP ON YOU. GOD HAS BLESSED YOU WITH A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY! I HAD MY #3 NATURAL, WAS TUFF BUT SO GLAD I DID IT. LOVE, LINDA (FROM SHELLYS' STYLING) REMEMBER ME??
Congratulations, Brooke! May this young boy bring you only joy.
what a beautiful family you have! thank you so much for taking the time to share pics with us. what a big boy! and natural!? you go girl! 🙂 God bless baby Gus!
Congratulations Brooke and family!! Gus is a beautiful baby! I listen to you and Len in the morning, and wanted to stop by and wish you well.
God Bless,
Stacy
PS. You look great, too!
Congratulations!! I've been so excited for you getting your little girl and now your fifth child! We have 5 boys and I've enjoyed them so much. We are blessed! And you have a beautiful family and are so blessed. May God always guide you and Jim as you raise your family in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. You'll never have a boring moment 🙂
God Bless!
Sharon
(I talked to you once…and I'm Mom/mil to one of your neighbors, Josh and Audrey!)
Wow! Such a beautiful family. Congratulations to everyone and may God continue to bless you all, always.
Kim
Congratulations from a Fish listener! I'm so happy that you got the labor/birth that you wanted. I love the name Augustine too!