Danielle's water broke around 1am on Sunday night...she was exactly 36 weeks along (due on 1/13). Real active labor started around 1:30pm, so it was a very fast process. Danielle did amazing. It was the most incredible experience seeing our baby born...I can't even describe how great it was.
Asher is doing really well right now. Because he was 4 weeks early (and also partially because of the high altitude) he is currently in the NICU. He has needed help breathing, so he's been on oxygen. But, just this morning, they took him off completely and so far he is breathing great on his own. We don't know for sure when he will come home...right now we're thinking about a week. Once he can eat and breathe consistently on his own, he will be released. Danielle will be discharged this afternoon...but we're hoping she can "room in" and stay here.
We were both obviously shocked when her water broke and it's still unbelievable that the little guy is really ours! But, both of us love him SO much already and are so happy he is with us. What a great Christmas present!
Thank you all for your love, support and prayers. Please pray he will keep breathing well on his own, that he will learn to nurse quickly, and that we can have him home soon!
