Introducing...

...Colson Brant Palmer 6 lbs. 12oz.

On the morning of October 9th we woke up and got ready to go to the hospital to be induced. This is the prego picture right before we left.

Waiting in the bed for things to progress. Still smiling.

They started the petocin at around 8:30am at a very slow level. I was GBS+ so they had to start the IV and get the stuff pumped into me before. At around 11:30 my water broke. I got an epidural at around 12:30 and pushed him out in 3 contractions and Colson was born at 1:16pm. We've never had a day baby! They've all been born in the early morning. Thanks to all those who watched our kids throughout the day.

The kids came to visit around 7pm and to meet their new brother. She looks like a pro.

Garrett was very sensitive to Colson.

Sterling hadn't had a nap all day so he was tired and wasn't so sure about Colson. He just wanted to be with mom and touch EVERYTHING in the hospital room. He also tried to escape our room a few times.

A mother of four!

A very proud daddy! He is so great with the kids and I look forward to watching him hold and love Colson.

So far he seems pretty mellow. He loves to suck on his hands and on day one found his thumb! Incredible! We'll be working on the binky alot. He's a good eater and already so much fun! I would have to say he looks most like Sterling, but that could change.

We feel so blessed to have a healthy little boy. It is such a miracle!