Introducing

Introducing our newest addition: Isaac David. He is our heaviest so far at 7lb 14oz but our shortest singleton at only 20 inches. I came home last night on Isaac's birthday after an evening discharge. (I wanted out of there! This was a good decision as I slept much better at home than I would have in the hospital.) I will leave the labour story for another post; however, it was both the best of labours and the worst of labours. Here he is around 20 minutes after his birth. The lovely lady to my right is our beloved family physician who was present for delivery along with her youngest daughter who waited in the hall. He is fair and has his own unique look. I imagine he will look like the other boys before long.

Absolutely adorable. Note the open baby name book in the background. We arrived at the hospital with a name other than Isaac (although Isaac had long been my choice) and Dave spent much time reading names and their accompanying meaning. In the end, Isaac David was an easy God-given choice especially as Dave's 34th birthday is tomorrow and Isaac means laughter and joy - which he has been all along.

First family portrait - I was still sleeping. Surprisingly, Joseph does not seem jealous at all. Rather, he wants to hold Isaac constantly and keeps commenting on how cute his little brother is.

The happy siblings waiting for their oldest brother. Dave said he will be soon applying for Israeli citizenship as our name choices should qualify us for permanent residency.

The fabulous five.

Thank you for all the prayers and support. After a completely sleepless Sunday night I was feeling terribly frustrated, scared of the approaching pain and very teary. However, there was a notable change in my emotions and visible strengthening that I imagine coincided with prayer support. Labour swung into full gear just as we neared the hour of Mercy (3pm) and that was the word that stayed in my mind and prayers as we approached his birth. Thank you, thank you, thank you.