I love Sean’s birth story! First of all, my brother and sister in law came over to pick up Sloan for a couple of hours of Auntie and Uncle time and so I decided to head over to Walmart to pick up a couple of things. It was around 4:00 or so. Wouldn’t you know it…. I am standing in the baby section when I feel this really stange sensation of something wet running down my legs… having not felt my water break with Sloan I had no clue what was going on until the trickle became a flood. I put the gallon of milk I was carrying on the floor along with my other purchases and calmly walked out the door. I called Brandon, told him to get home and set up the birthing tub we were going to have a baby!!!! We were planning a home birth… so I called the midwife, my best friend Jen, and family and prepared to have a baby, but nothing happened…no contractions….NOTHING! Infact, I had a house full of people, but no action. My girlfriends, Kaylee and Jenn and my sister-in-law Summer (who was also prego at the time) took walks around the block and still nothing. I was restless all night and finally at 5 in the morning Jenn and I headed back over to Walmart, bought a pint of of icecream and some castor oil, went home made a milkshake and I chugged it down. My midwife told me that castor oil by itself can make you sick but if you take it with something very fatty it won’t. I tell you what made me sick was eating that much icecream at 6:00 in the morning. But let me tell you, it did the trick. Again, my walking buddies, Kaylee and Jenn and I took a long hike in the woods behind our house, timing my contractions as we went. When we finally made it back to the house it was on. It was about 12:00 or so. My midwife made it to our house, I got in the birthing tub and 3 hard, but really wonderful hours later, surrounded by Brandon, my mom, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, best friend Jenn and about 5 other “aunties” Sean made his way into the world. He wasn’t too happy about it, but we were happy to see him. He didn’t have a name until the next day, Easter. This was one of the most magical and memorable days of my life.
Now our number two is turning two and it seems like just yesterday we were looking at him for the first time. Sean is a funny, happy little boy. He is independent but cuddly. Light and dark all at the same time. He is constantly on the move and always thinking about his next “thing.” He follows his big brother around and tries to do what he does, yet he is so his own little person. He can melt your heart with a smile and he is always quick to say thank you. He does everything with intensity and for a purpose. We can’t wait to see how God is going to use this little powerhouse. We love you Seany!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SEANY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We love you so much and miss you tons! I hear “2” is great, live it up!! XOXO
Auntie Summer, Uncle Brad and Canyon
that was a big day indeed! we enjoyed singing the happy birthday song to the Sean man on the phone tonight. he was digging our sound. looking forward to watching him on that new bike! we love you birthday boy!
nanny and poppa
Happy Birthday Sean! You are so darn cute and such a big boy now! Hope your day was great!
Cassie
What a beautiful baby boy! Happy Birthday Sean.
Sean, like his older brother, has a smile that engages right away. However, the impish gleam in his eyes is what grabs your heart. He’s a special little boy, and I am thankful I was there to watch his birth. It was, indeed, a wonderful day.
Nanny
Love this post! And I love hearing the birth story too. I know I am late, but happy 2nd bday Sean!!
What precious pictures. You have a beautiful family.
Hi, I love the pics. I am also adopting from Ethiopia using AGCI. I found your blog and it is adorable. I have 4 bio kids and this will make our 5th. Thanks for sharing your story,
Kristi Johnson
http://www.weloveourlucy.blogspot.com
Dear Traci – I love to read your blog updates! I think of you and pray for you guys so often. Eyob is adorable and looks every bit the busy little boy! We are doing great here in Pittsburgh. Also waiting for the spring… Peach is doing really well. She’s crawling and babbling. We’re loving watching each new stage. My sister just sent her initial money to AGCI for Ethiopia. I am so thrilled that Peach will have a cousin from HH. I would also like her to have a sister or brother, but we’re waiting on God to bring the cash for that! We’re a bit tapped right now! So glad we shared our Ethiopian journey and can share our babies now! Love, Liz