Josiah’s 3rd birthday!!

Happy 3rd birthday to my puzzle loving, guitar playing, silly talking, Jesus boy:) You are such a blessing and a joy to be around! You constantly make me laugh and scratch my head in wonder:) We love you!!!

(my dates on my blog are messed up his bday is the 24th)

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I’m Back!

Hey everyone! I’m back:) Hope you all enjoyed the posts my hubby did of the labor/delivery of Carson Jay, and for those of you that may be wondering I really didn’t mind him doing it:) It kept him busy. When I am in labor I don’t really want anyone talking to me or touching me [...]

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We’re Home!!
 
 
Well, what an experience! Liz and Carson are finally home. Pretty quick actually. Last night I slept at home with Lauren and Josiah while Mama and Carson stayed at the hospital. Liz said that she slept little because of how much Carson wanted to eat (great for him, tiring for her J).
 
I picked up [...]

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Big Sister and Brother come to the Hospital
 
Well, our other two kids, Lauren and Josiah finally got to meet little Carson. They were great. Lauren was definitely interested in and into her new baby brother. She came close to mama and Carson right away and asked, “Can I pet him?” J Sure she can, and [...]

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Picture Time!!
 
Mama and Carson are doing fantastic! Again, thank the Lord!! We recently enjoyed our “Celebration Dinner” as they call it – chicken and taters… Dad was happy J.
 
We have begun to see our first visitors. It is great to share new life with others. We are most excited about our other two kids, Lauren [...]

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Morning J
 
Morning Friends and Family! Carson Jay and Liz say Hi!!! Hope everyone got some sleep last night – maybe someone could share some sleep with us?? Liz said she probably slept 45 minutes straight at one point and that was her best stretch. I guess I woke up in the night, asked how they [...]

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Introducing…
 
Carson Jay Follman!!!
 
Please join us in welcoming Carson Jay Follman to the world!! Thank you Jesus!!
 
Wow, that was quick… About 10:40pm Liz’s water was broke in hopes of moving things along. She was 80% effaced and 5 cm dilated. Liz then took a shower and then got into the hot tub for a while as [...]

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Flood
 
Ok, so I was instructed not to take any pictures during this experience: the breaking of Liz’s water.
 
Flood might be a bit of an exaggeration, but Catherine did in fact broke Liz’s water a few moments ago in hope of continuing to help things move forward. She is about 80% effaced and 5 cm dilated. [...]

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Mid-Wife Update
 
Well, we just got in from doing laps around the OB area. Liz’s mid-wife Catherine saw Liz a few moments ago and gave us an update. Liz came into the hospital today at 3 cm and 50% effaced. At this point she is 4 cm and 75% effaced. So we have progress! Liz was [...]

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Please Pray
 
The nurse just checked on Liz a few moments ago. The contractions are increasing in intensity. The nurse said that the baby is in the more difficult birthing position (face-up) which would cause “back labor” at the moment. Please pray that the baby gets into the proper position again.
 
Overall Liz is doing well. She [...]

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