Baby Number FIVE Has Arrived!
Hi!!!
I have been MIA for the past couple of days...because Baby #5 finally ARRIVED!
We welcomed our precious baby boy, Marshall John, early in the morning on April 29 and are completely smitten by this precious boy!
Marshall surprised EVERYONE when he was weighed and tipped the scales at 11 pounds 2 ounces!! He was 22 1/2 inches long- so apparently I have been growing a linebacker for the past 10 months! HA!
The kids are just absolutely BESIDE themselves with excitement and love for baby Marshall. We are NOT short on hugs, kisses and someone wanting to hold him every second of the day :)
My labor and delivery went a little differently than planned, so I am having a bit of a slower recovery than I am used to with the other kids. I have had to eat several big slices of humble pie and just accept the fact for the next couple weeks- I can't do EVERYTHING. HA!
I wanted to thank all of you who have been thinking about us and praying for us during my pregnancy and as we anticipated Marshall's arrival! It really has meant so much to me!
It might be a little bit before I find my groove and start posting regularly again. I hope you will be patient with me and check back for updates!
I wanted to thank all of you who have been thinking about us and praying for us during my pregnancy and as we anticipated Marshall's arrival! It really has meant so much to me!
It might be a little bit before I find my groove and start posting regularly again. I hope you will be patient with me and check back for updates!
Hope you have the BEST day!!
Linking up with these FABULOUS ladies today:
Congratulations on your healthy, beautiful, (big)! baby boy! Hope recovery goes smoothly and you take the time to rest!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! He is precious!!!
ReplyDeleteI hope you can get some rest and heal quickly!
And seriously you look great after giving birth!!!!
Congrats again
Hi Heather!! Thank you so much! And I really didn't look that great- I think there was good lighting in my recovery room!!! HA HA!! :)
DeleteCongratulations, Justine & family! I'm so happy for you. Such a handsome & big guy! Everyone looks so happy!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! He is perfect and I'm so happy for your family!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Linsley!! Soon you will be the one with a new, precious baby!! SO exciting!!
DeleteCongratulations Justine!!!! So happy for your family! What a beautiful boy. I can't believe he was so big! You are so blessed to have such a big family. Take care of yourself :)
ReplyDeleteHi Kendra!! None of us could believe he was that big!! HA! Thank you so much for your kind words- we are truly grateful for the gift of our children!!
DeleteCongratulations to you and your family, how adorable is he. The kids look pretty proud! Take it easy and can't wait to see more pics.
ReplyDeleteThank you Susan! The kids are SO proud and SO obsessed. I just love seeing how much they love him!!
DeleteCongratulations mama!!! I hope you have a speedy recovery, and no matter how that sweet boy came into this world, you are SO blessed!!! Love his name!
ReplyDeleteHi Cara! Thank you so much and you couldn't have said the more perfect thing to me :) I really appreciate it :)
DeleteCongrats!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Jen!! :)
DeleteSuch happy news! Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Mary!! We are thrilled!
DeleteCongratulations, Justine! Marshall John is a BIG, precious bundle of joy. I was secretly hoping you'd have a boy, and so happy for your sweet family. Take it easy and let others handle the chores while you recover! So happy for y'all!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! He is precious! I love the name Marshall. Enjoy loving on your new family member, and I look forward to reading when you do return!
ReplyDeleteThank you Abbie! We love his name too!! Strong, unique and perfect for our baby linebacker :)
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Thank you Regine!! :)
DeleteCongratulations!!! He is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you Lisa!! He really is such a CUTIE!!
DeleteCongrats on your newest little guy! How sweet! I'm due in June with my second boy and am nervous about my first becoming a big brother. But it looks like all your kiddos are LOVING it!! Such sweet pictures. So glad you had a safe delivery. Remember, it took 9 months+ to make this babe, so give yourself some time to relax before jumping right back into all your mother duties!
ReplyDeleteYour son will LOVE his new little brother!! My son is 21 months old and has been nothing short of amazing with Marshall!! He loves him so much and has done such a great job with him! Your heart is going to burst when you see the love your son has for his new baby brother- I promise!!
DeleteHey Justine! I found your blog several months back through a link up and have been following along ever since. I just HAD to comment for the first time today to say congratulations!! He is absolutely perfect and I am so happy for your adorable family! :)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! Thanks so much for commenting!! :) So happy that you like to read my blog! :) And thank you for your kind words!! :)
DeleteCongratulations! What a precious baby! Wishing you a speedy recovery, but also let people help you and get in lots of baby snuggles!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kim!! I am enjoying all the baby snuggles I can get and enjoying some time where I am forced to rest. I know it is a very short lived season :)
DeleteCongratulations! He is precious and you look amazing.
ReplyDeleteYou are SO kind! Thank you so much!! :)
DeleteOh my what a sweet boy! Congratulations momma!!! Looking forward to reading his birth story.
ReplyDeleteHi Andrea!! Thank you so much!! He really is the sweetest!! :)
DeleteLove, Love, LOVE this!!! Welcome Marshall!! I don't realize HOW big he is, until in James' lap!! Congratulations mama - enjoy your BIG miracle!!
ReplyDeleteHe is wonderfully perfect! Many continued prayers for a healthy recovery and adjustment back into your routine! I'm sure the girls and James are so excited to have you both home!! Take care friend!
ReplyDeleteThank you friend!! You couldn't have said it better- Marshall is SO wonderfully perfect! I appreciate your prayers so much!! :)
DeleteWonderful news! Congrats to you and your family!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Virginia!! We are so happy!
DeleteYou're AMAZING!! I was thinking about you the other day when I realized that your sweet Marshall is almost the same size as my ONE month old. You're a super star. Be sure to take it easy and give yourself time to rest and recover. You've been through a lot. I loved the pictures with Marshall and the big kids. You've got a precious crew. Thinking of you!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your {big} little guy! You look beautiful as always, despite birthing a baby linebacker. :) Blessings to your family during this sweet time.
ReplyDeleteAwesome!!!!! Congrats to you & your sweet family! Hoping you are able to get lots of rest and recover quickly!! Big hugs!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! I am so excited for you all!
ReplyDeleteThe biggest congrats! A little boy-so exciting! I'm wishing you a quick recovery filled with lots of love!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a boy! Congratulations...precious pictures 💗
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! He is adorable!
ReplyDeleteI have been so so so excited for you guys!! And Marshall is absolutely perfect!!!!!!!
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