Getting back to 'Normal'

Well, things are slowly but surely getting back to 'normal'. Courtney is up and moving around again, and Hannah even had her first bath. Here are a few pictures from the past week:

The "Weigh-In"

Less than an hour after Hannah came into this world, it was time for her 'inspection' by the Midwives, along with the weighing. Unfortunately, my video camera stopped working at this point, and all I had was a digital camera in hand. But, my digital camera has a short video feature on it, and I was able to capture the clip below. You will see Nichole, one of the Midwives, my sister, and Courtney who is on the bed.

Listen closely and you will hear us all guess her weight. Notice who guessed right (and no, it wasn't me)!

Hear Nichole say '8.6lbs'...and Courtney's response? "Are you kidding?!!" Ha, priceless!

By the way, this little experience and many more confirmed in our minds that the home-birth option was the best decision in the world. Who gets to witness things like this in the hospital? Notice especially how vibrant Courtney is with no drugs in her system.

The Birth Story

My Sister Tiffany has posted a FULL 'hour by hour' account of the birth story. It is well worth the read, so you can check that out here. This account will give you the details of the three day labor, and it will bless your heart as well in hearing how gracious the Lord has been. Courtney and I are also working on getting the whole birth story down on paper, and hopefully we can share that soon as well.

Courtney and I are doing great, and so is little Hannah. There has been such a steady stream of visitors tread through our house these last 8 days, and we are so thankful for all the love, support, prayers, as well as the dinners and flowers :) They are greatly appreciated, and it speaks volumes for how good and gracious the Lord has been in giving us such wonderful friends and family.

More pictures are coming soon, but I'll just leave this one for today. Check out the birth story I mentioned above! There are some pictures posted there as well. If you have a comment on the birth story, feel free to leave it here.

Grace to you all!

-Nathan

More Hannah Pics

On her new blog, my mother has posted some cute pictures of Hannah, as well as an email she sent out on Saturday morning that read:

"Well, so this is what life's all about? My mommy (Courtney) and daddy (Nathan) have been trying to tell me. Everyone just starring at me...making faces....googling and gurgling....people are a little strange! Okay, here's my story......after several days of major trauma on MY part, I was born just LAST NIGHT (3.2.07)...at 7:37 p.m. Well, they pushed me and poked me and even weighed me in front of the whole world! You know, a lady never tells her age or her weight, but they published it for everyone to see: EIGHT POUNDS, TWO OUNCES! And I guess they think I'm going to be a ballerina because I'm already 21 inches tall! (not that I can stand up yet).....And now my Grammy (Ann) has me in front of the computer camera first thing this morning! Well, at least she got me all dolled-up with my new hat and everything. I think I want my Anya (Teresa)!!!!"

Thankfully, my mom sent out this email and pictures well before we ever got a chance to do so. As you can imagine, we have our hands full right now, so we will get in touch with each one of you to tell the story just as soon as we can!


As for today, here are a few more pictures to enjoy:

One proud (in what the Lord has done) Father


My mom, Hannah's Grandmother


Courtney's mom, Hannah's Anya, and Grandpapa Jeff


Daddy is overcome with love and gratitude



Courtney and her Dad, Hannah's Grandad



The face says it all...



My sister Tiffany (we could NOT have gotten through this birth without her wonderful help), and friend Audrey Brown. Tiffany is holding Audrey's new baby, Vivian.



Courtney's Grandmother Frances, Hannah's Great-Grandmother



Daddy dressing Hannah for the first time ever!



Mother and Daughter...



...and again


And all the way from Denver...My sister Tiffany, who was a lifesaver!



My Mom, Me, Courtney, Hannah, and my Sister.



Lookin' up at Daddy



Getting a little suntan, that's all!



OK, who does she look like (besides an angel!)?

Hannah Grace White

Last night at 7:37pm, after 3 days of labor, the Lord brought Hannah Grace White into the world at 8lbs & 2 ounces. We are most certainly overcome with joy and gratitude! Courtney handled the tough labor amazingly well, and I am most thankful to God for such a wonderful wife. More pics to come soon! These will have to do until then: