Baby Carder Clegg Lewis!

Monday August 13, 2012 we drove to the University of Utah hospital for our scheduled c-section. The day we had been waiting and hoping for had finally arrived!!

  The last time ever you will see me with a prego belly! I was convinced that this baby would weigh 8lbs 13 oz!

Dr. Nate ready for operation! He does not like seeing his wife go through major surgery but he is tough and strong and I'm grateful for such a supportive and loving husband and father!

Our 'cut-time' was at 11:30 but we didn't get back to surgery until noon. Here is our surgery team. All the doctors and nurses were great!

 The pediatrician staff examining Carder. We were mostly concerned about his blood levels because of my antibody blood problem which could cause anemia and other issues. Miracles do occur and prayers are answered! Carder was just fine with no anemia or blood problems!

My other concern was his hair! I wanted it to be like the other kids: lots of it and dark! When the doctor was cleaning him off she said to Nate "Does red hair run in your family?" NO way! Then the doctor said "I think his hair is blond." I personally think Carder's hair is brown!

 

Our 'little' bundle of joy was actually quite the 'whopper'' as the doctor called him! 9 lbs 5 oz and 21 1/4 inches long!! The doctors and nurses were quite surprised with his weight! Sure glad I had him a week early--otherwise I might have had another 10 pounder!

 Nate brought Carder over to meet his mom! It was love at first sight! His eyes were open and looking right at me.We had a little bonding moment!

 

 There is no doubt about it: this is Nate's boy! Carder has a curly toe on his left foot, same toe, same foot as his daddy's!!

 "Baby's eyes open!" This is one of our favorite lines to say! Ty used to say it when Mara was baby and it's stuck ever since!!

 Carder meeting his Aunt Beanie for the first time!!

Auntie Chelsie with her 4 happy nephews and niece!

Daddy has fallen in love all over! He just loves his little Carder boy!

I was so excited to see my kids! They spent one day with grandma Lewis and the other few days at Mimi's. The kids were so excited to come meet their baby brother! 

 Grandma Lewis's maiden name is Card--hence the name Carder! It's a family name! And Clegg is Mimi's maiden name, so Carder is named after both sets of Great- Grandparents!!

 If you can't tell by her face she is one happy big sister to have a new baby brother!

 I can't believe how fast my babies grow up! It felt like just yesterday that Ty was born and Grandpa Lewis was holding him in Indiana! Now he is so big, but he will always be Grandpa's Boy!!

Caleb was sure excited to meet his baby brother! When we sent a picture to Grandma Lewis she showed Caleb the picture of Carder and he said, "The baby came out? Right now!?" He just loves his little brother and is going to be a great big brother!

 Here we are: Our little family of 6!! Our family is complete! We are happy to be one happy eternal family!

 Can't you just feel the love!! It's amazing how much love comes with a new baby!

 It's going to be interesting to see who Carder looks like! I think he already looks like Ty & Caleb! I'm sure his cheeks will grow and he might have brown eyes like his brothers or blue eyes like his sister!

I just love these 4 children and feel so blessed to be their mom! 

 Ty was also excited about Carder! He will be a great example and helper!

I'm amazed how many different facial features a baby can have! This picture actually looks a lot like Ty when he was a baby!

It's not as easy as you might think to open those eyes! 

 Carder would much rather sleep than open his eyes or even eat! He just loves to snooze! I am so happy that Carder has finally arrived! He is such a joy to our family and I just can't believe what a little miracle baby he is! I am grateful for our family and friends. I am thankful for their prayers, love and support. It has been so different with this delivery than the other because we are surrounded by family close by! I am so happy that my kids are close to their grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins! It is nice to have such a great support group! So THANK YOU one and all for helping us out this week!