Friday night our specialist encouraged us to have the baby a week early to avoid any potential problems with anemia. (Nicole's original due date was Feb. 22 but her dr. had her scheduled to be induced on the 15th so instead of him being 1week early he is 2weeks early.) So Saturday morning at 7:00 we went into the hospital and they began to induce labor. Luckily, Heidi was available to watch the kids for us. The doc broke the water at 10:00 and the baby was born at 12:30. Nicole did a wonderful job. I don't know how anyone survives childbirth. You women are are amazing!!!
Linkin Nathan Abraham was 7.5 lbs and 19 inches. We have been debating the name for a long time now. We were so sure with Ethan and Shelby, but for some reason we've been struggling with this boy's name. We had decided on a few different options. I was convinced it should be Andy and Nicole liked Noah. A few weeks ago we heard the name Lincoln and thought it was pretty cool, however we didn't want him to have to deal with being called Abraham Lincoln his whole life. Still, we liked the name. Finally, we decided to go with it but change the spelling a little bit so that when the teachers are calling roll they will be a little thrown off. Also, I like calling him Link (it sounds tough).
Anyways, enjoy the pictures.
Nicole, looking like a model even on the hospital bed...
Just minutes after birth
Our smallest baby
(Ethan - 8.13, Shelby - 7.9)
(Ethan - 8.13, Shelby - 7.9)
With his mommy...
Happy parents...
Not enjoying his bath...
Visit from big bro. and sis.
Ethan said "Awe, he's so cute, he's my friend" Shelby just poked his face.
Heidi took the kids out to pick up some new gifts and a special balloon for the baby. Thanks Heidi.
Ethan said "Awe, he's so cute, he's my friend" Shelby just poked his face.
Heidi took the kids out to pick up some new gifts and a special balloon for the baby. Thanks Heidi.
Our new growing family...
Visit from Aunt Heidi...
Peace at last...
18 comments:
Yay!! He is so adorable! And we LOVE the name! It's a good pick :) can't wait to see you guys again!
Yay! He is co cute! Way to go Nicole, you look amazing! We hope we can see you guys soon, love you guys.
Congratulations! He is so cute! Such a pretty family. And Nicole, you'll look way too good. I think Link would be the coolest name, good idea. Love you guys!
Congratualions!He's beautiful, just like the rest of the family. Wow Nicole, I never looked that good or smiled that big after giving birth. You're the woman!
Definitely the missing Link to your family. He looks perfect, good job. Ethan can use this, "Linky Linky has a stinky."
Sorry, that was Grandma's mesage. Mike says,"Cool".
Only Nicole has full hair and makeup for childbirth, you go girl! Cute name, cute fam. Shelby's hair is looking longer in these pictures too, she looks more like a big girl than a baby. I guess that's a good thing since she no longer has that title. Congratulations!
Congrats, Nicole! I was just thinking about you this week and going to call you since you were getting so close to your due date. And here you are, having your baby already! So I'm a little late. But I still wanted to say Congrats. Your amazing - that is such a short delivery. I hope mine goes that well the third time around. Way to go! I want to come visit you and see Linkin when you are feeling better and up for visitors. Love ya!
He's very cute - congratulations you guys - we are very happy for you.
I'm so happy I got to be a part of everything. Linkin is so sweet and it has been fun to bond with Shelby and Ethan.
That's great! Congrats you guys! He is so darling and cute and perfect- just like his brother and sister. What a cute family!
Congratulations!!! He's adorable! Hope to see you guys again! :)
U look amazing Nicole...what the crap!????....
He is adorable cannot wait to see him@!
Congratulations! Love the name as well. Nicole you do look beautiful as ever. I can't believe you just gave birth again. It seems like yesterday I saw pictures of you with Shelby! Crazy. Enjoy your baby!
What a CUTE baby!!! Nicole, you are so beautiful!! Congratulations Abrahams! You just made your family bigger and cuter at the same time!!! We miss you guys!!
Congrats! I'm glad everything went well! You have three kids!
cute baby and family....way to go Nicole....and nathan of course, congratlations....
He is so dang cute. Link looks like he is in so much pain in the water, poor kid.
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