Just one of the ways Ben supported me during these long hours! Other ways included A LOT of back massage.
Together at last!
Together at last!
Our fearless, wonderful, amazing midwife - Karinda
Proudest, most in-love grandparents
I was surrounded by a team who cared deeply and provided amazing support. Lily - above - was also there the WHOLE time - about 20 hours.
It has been a wild and crazy ride this past week and it doesn't look like it is slowing down. The beautiful girl in the pictures above is Aubrey Lynn Schaefer. She was entrusted to Chelsa and I on 6OCT2009 at 0238 hours; weighing in at a rock solid 7 lbs 9 oz.
Now I'm not just saying she's beautiful because I'm her father, but shoot, she is gorgeous!
Chelsa and I have so much to look forward to; like sleep, pink clothes, and cleaning my gun as the boys come around! It seems as if we have an infinite number of thank yous because so many were praying for us before, during, and after her birth. THANK YOU! Slowly but surely we will get off this cloud and phone all of you.
There's so much I would like to write about the experience, hold me to it and I'll keep the updates coming, but for now I will only comment on one. The one thing I wasn't expecting, was the deep urge I would have after her birth to worship Jesus and his Father. If you have read the story in the old testament of David bringing the Arc of the Covenant "home" you will know what kind of worship I am referring to. (that's as best as I can describe it) It was amazing and I am so thankful for my relationship with Jesus because this wouldn't be the same without it.
More to come...
10 comments:
she is beautiful....! it's awesome to read your hearts...she has wonderful parents! we can't wait to meet her! congratulations...!!! aubrey, we love you already!
Congrats!!! I've been waiting (no so patiently) to see the little one. :) What an amazing moment!! You will be phenomenal parents. :)
God is soooo good! Thank you for sharing some of your beautiful moments and stories about your new little miracle with us. She is absolutely gorgeous and I can't wait to meet her. What a fabulous family and legacy you guys have started over there! You two will be INCREDIBLE parents to your beautiful baby girl! Congratulations again and give little Miss Aubrey Lynn a kiss for me and tell her that her Auntie Chawnee in Minnesota can't wait to meet her! You all are in my prayers! Love you all!
AMAZING! I'm so happy for you both!! Congratulations!
Such a beautiful blessing for you! Congrats on this new beginning and all the ones to come!
she is beautiful beyond measure. my prayers have been with you both. please give chelsa a hug for me.. you will be wonderful parents. and your daughter will be loved beyond measure. God is wonderful. Prayers and blessings with you both as you start this new journey.
Congratulations to the three of you! :) What a blessing! - Kelsey
Aww blessings to you guys! She is beautiful! Love the name!!! ;) You two are so wonderful! Praise Jesus for your amazing family! Love n hugs! xxx
Congratulations! We are just catching up with the news as we've been on the road. Enjoy the first few weeks - she looks beautiful!
Mollie & Brad
CONGRATULATIONS Chelsa, & Ben you are so blessed, Aubrey is so beautiful, i know how proud you are and how the love you feel for her is like no other, only the love a parent can describe. i know you will be amazing parents and surround her with love. i was so fortunate to be with missy when she brought harlow into the world only a week before aubrey, its a magical moment to be apart of. i know your mom and dad are very proud too. i hope one day we will meet her and all the cousins can give her a warm welcome. love and hugs from lana, mike, mikayla and bella xoxoxoxox
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