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She’s here! (Guest Columnist – David)

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September 29, 2006//  by Sallie//  70 Comments

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Our sweet little Peanut is finally here with us!

Caroline Elisabeth was delivered by c-section yesterday, September 28 at 12:13 p.m. She weighed 8 lbs. 8 oz. and was 21 inches long. She has lots of hair and is cute as a bug in a rug! 🙂

Caroline Elisabeth means “a joyous song of the fullness of God” and we think that describes her perfectly. We are both completely in love with her and can hardly believe she is ours to keep. 🙂

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What a day it was. We arrived early at the hospital to make sure that Sallie’s glucose levels were maintained and would not bottom-out before surgery. Our surgery was right on schedule, but it did not go as well as we had hoped to experience. The spinal block didn’t take as the doctors had intended, so the later part of the procedure became very uncomfortable for Sallie as she started to feel what was being done. General anesthesia was given to finish closing Sallie up, and she spent the rest of the day very tired with a harder recovery than expected, not getting to hold Caroline as much as she had hoped.

But Caroline is here and we praise God for a safe delivery. We’re enjoying this cute little girl that God has graciously given to us. Especially when we were beginning to wonder if having a child was part of God’s plan for us!

Sallie and I appreciate how much you have supported us with kind words and prayers. Keep praying for a good recovery for Sallie, and for the change in our lives. This is just incredible.

We look forward to sharing more pictures and stories in the days ahead!


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Sallie Schaaf Borrink is a wife, mother, homebody, and autodidact. She's a published author, former teacher, and former campus ministry staff member. Sallie owns a home-based graphic design and web design business with her husband (DavidandSallie.com). She hasn't achieved her dream of being a professor at a small conservative college in a small town, but hope springs eternal.

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  1. Karen

    September 29, 2006 at 3:48 pm

    Praise the Lord! Congratulations on your new little one! I read your blog everyday and have been truly blessed by you. I have been praying for you daily. Love in Him, Karen

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  2. Becky

    September 29, 2006 at 3:51 pm

    What a wonderful gift from the Lord!!!

    I praise the Lord with you – she is beautiful!

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  3. Elizabeth B

    September 29, 2006 at 3:55 pm

    Congratulations!

    What a cute little girl. I especially like the middle name.

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  4. a suburban housewife

    September 29, 2006 at 4:09 pm

    Wow! I didn’t realize Sallie’s due date was so near. What a precious name- Caroline. Very southern 🙂 Congratulations to the three of you.

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  5. Maxine R

    September 29, 2006 at 4:13 pm

    Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Rejoicing with you as you receive His wonderful gift! She is absolutely beautiful. She shares the same middle name as one of my daughters and with the same spelling. Bless you all and may you know the fullness of the Lord indeed as you bring her up to His honor and glory. Looking forward to more pictures and stories!

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  6. blestwithsons

    September 29, 2006 at 4:14 pm

    So here I just stop by to see how you’re doing and…!!!!!

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!

    I’m sorry it wasn’t the most pleasant of surgeries. I totally understand. I hope your recovery goes well – just remember to TAKE IT EASY! She is absolutely gorgeous! One of the benefits of C’s – we get the prettiest babies!

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  7. Tracy

    September 29, 2006 at 4:26 pm

    Congratulations! She is adorable. Hoping for a speedy recovery from the C-section.

    I had “suggested” or guessed Caroline or Carolyn! I like how it sounds with your last name and is also my daughter’s name. Elisabeth spelled with an s is also very pretty for her middle name.

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  8. Kether

    September 29, 2006 at 4:32 pm

    Welcome to the World, Caroline Elisabeth!

    Sallie, I am so happy that your delivery of Caroline was safe. I’m sorry that the latter half was uncomfortable and resulted in General Anesthesia, BUT Caroline is here and BEAUTIFUL!
    I hope you are recovering swiftly.
    Isn’t motherhood amazing?

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  9. Carrie K

    September 29, 2006 at 4:41 pm

    You are blessed indeed. Congratulations!

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  10. Emily

    September 29, 2006 at 4:56 pm

    What a precious little blessing you have! She is beautiful and so is her name! My prayers continue for Sallie’s quick-as-possible healing and recovery as well as continued good health for all of your little family! Enjoy!

    Emily

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  11. Bethany

    September 29, 2006 at 5:13 pm

    Congratulations to Sallie and family! What a lovely little girl she is! And such a beautiful name!!

    I’m terribly thrilled for you all! And I hope you get to feeling better soon Sallie!

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  12. Susanna

    September 29, 2006 at 5:16 pm

    Yeah yeah yeah! I’ve been checking in regularly and am so thrilled for you all 🙂 She is a beautiful, precious girl with a lovely name . (Elisabeth is a great middle name….oh yes, It’s mine!:)

    We will be praying for a good recovery for Sallie and that all goes well for the three of you.

    With much love from the three of us!
    David, Susanna and Daniel

    P.S if you lived close enough I’d bring you meals etc….but they might not survive the flight!

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  13. Melody

    September 29, 2006 at 5:17 pm

    Congratulations! She’s beautiful!

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  14. Mrs. S

    September 29, 2006 at 5:17 pm

    What a precious little one God has blessed you with! I love her name … Elisabeth spelled with an “s” was one of my guesses!

    I hope your recovery is swift, Sallie. I look forward to reading about your path through motherhood and seeing more pictures of your little darling. I’m so excited for you!

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  15. Amy

    September 29, 2006 at 5:52 pm

    Hooray!! I’ve been waiting for the big announcement. Congratulations! Your daughter is so beautiful.

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  16. Elisabeth

    September 29, 2006 at 6:08 pm

    Congratulations! Little Caroline has so boosted my faith as I pray for a few friends of mind. God is great!

    (And yes, I love her name!) :O)

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  17. Andrea

    September 29, 2006 at 6:16 pm

    Oh, CONGRATULATIONS! I’ve been waiting for news for the last few days. David, you’re in our prayers as you adapt to Sallie being down for a while. We’re praying for a speedy recovery for Sallie as well, and thanking God that He IS Jehovah Jireh, and that He provided Caroline to you to love! 🙂

    He IS good!!

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  18. Katie B.

    September 29, 2006 at 6:28 pm

    The angels rejoice! Your readers celebrate God’s goodness seen in this healthy baby girl!

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  19. Susan

    September 29, 2006 at 6:37 pm

    Congratulations!!!!! Caroline is beautiful, and I’m praising God with your for her safe arrival!

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  20. Lindsey

    September 29, 2006 at 6:45 pm

    CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS David and Sallie!

    Caroline Elisabeth welcome to the world. What a beautiful little girl God has blessed you with. A great weight as well! Well done Sallie on giving birth – the section sounded a little tough but I’m praying that God bring a quick healing. May you both cherish the tears and laughter that awaits you as parents – what a lovely adventure waits ahead 🙂

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  21. Leann

    September 29, 2006 at 6:49 pm

    Sally and family… CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! She is absolutely angelic and her name is so very lovely, too!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (((((HUG)))))

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  22. Elissa

    September 29, 2006 at 7:13 pm

    Congratulations! A beautiful name for a beautiful child.

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  23. Sara

    September 29, 2006 at 7:15 pm

    I check your site everyday to see if Peanut has come. Congratulations! She is beautiful! And with a beautiful name too. I will pray for a quick recovery. And for both of you as you adjust to this new bundle of joy!

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  24. Brenda

    September 29, 2006 at 7:50 pm

    She’s beautiful!

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  25. Kristy

    September 29, 2006 at 8:09 pm

    She is DEFINITELY “cute as a bug in a rug”. 🙂 And what a beautiful name! Congratulations!!! 🙂

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