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Monday, November 4, 2013

Oh, Boy!

We are thrilled to welcome Isaac Kendall Ence (aka baby Ike) to our family.

- Born Sunday, November 3, 2013 8:10 pm
- 9 pounds 8 ounces (more than 2 pounds bigger than Piper and 1 1/2 pounds bigger than Bastian!)
- 22 inches long
- Brownish hair (two people have said they see a bit of red).  Definitely darker in the back than in front.

Our sweet little baby is doing great.  He is sleeping and eating well.  I loved watching Piper and Bastian meet their new brother this morning.  Bastian was especially cute with his brother.  Bastian was so excited to hold baby Ike.  The most traumatic thing for Piper was she was very excited to get a baby present when she came to the hospital, but she ended up getting upset with the present we got her (a Periwinkle doll).  Seriously, it was a bit ridiculous.  We finally ended up putting the doll away (probably never to be seen again) and then things got better.

Thanks to my wonderful Mama who's taking care of my big kiddos!  Hard to believe we are a family of 5!

Minutes after birth.
We love you baby boy!
Papa comes to visit!
Aunt Hannah!






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5 comments:

  1. Hannah Neville McMillanNovember 4, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    you are INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!! I'm very impressed.

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  2. SharonNovember 4, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing! You are amazing!

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  3. JuliaNovember 4, 2013 at 1:37 PM

    Cali, I did what you did...pitocin with no epi. Never again! I decided after having Samuel that way that I might do it without an epi ONLY if I didn't need pitocin, but I always need a little help along. It was crazy intense! My Isaac was also over due being born Nov 1. Must be something about that name ;-) (watch out for when he is 18 months)

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  4. SarahNovember 4, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    What an amazing story! So happy for your growing family. Isaac looks beautiful - and yes HUGE! I was thinking, wow, he's almost a toddler. LOL (Just kidding!) Glad the grandpa could be there before he flew out. I'm pretty impressed with you pushing out that pumpkin! :)

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  5. MLENovember 4, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    Sorry to hear about the trauma- have experienced that a bit myself. :( Well done on your part! I'm impressed! Glad you got Margie too. She's great. :) Loved hearing about it!

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