BABY is BORN!

We got the text this morning at 7:49 from the lawyer that the BABY was BORN!!

Birthmom went into labor at 5 this morning. Don't have the full story but it was quick. Baby was 5 pounds 4 ounces 17 inches long. A little peanut.

On Christmas, I got the best present. A text from the birthmom. Since then, we have been chatting via text. So we made plans to leave for Florida yesterday. We drove most of the way down- stopped in Charleston for the night. Birthmom was having trouble getting to the doctors, so we were unsure exactly when baby was due. January 1 was the estimate date but not confirmed. So we took a leap of faith and left yesterday.

Then we got the news this morning. We are on cloud 9. We have a six hour drive. But we are on the way to the hospital to meet the birthmom!!! She wants to meet the three of us. Whether or not we get to see the baby we are unsure.

So what is next. The clock has started. In 48 hours the birthmom will or will not sign the papers. If she does, the baby comes with us. We will have to stay in Florida for about a month. Which we found a condo on the beach through family and these people are giving us a very reduced rate for the month. Praise the Lord.

I will keep posting. We will reveal the sex and name once Baby is with us. Pray for us- it is an exciting time but not over yet. Pray for the birthmom- I can't even imagine how she is feeling. How hard, how many mixed emotions! Pray for a sweet time between her and I today.

Thank you Jesus- for a healthy baby has been born today!