Introducing…

Abigail Grace Cave, the newest addition to the Cave family and interestingly a native of both Canada and the U.S, was born at around 5 p.m. at Foothills Hospital in Calgary. She weighed 7 lbs. 13 oz., and measured 20 inches long.

She’s an extremely content baby, and really only cried for about 15 minutes or so after her birth. She sleeps like a rock (so far), but I know, too, that she’s only growing into the role of a baby. Her true sleeping habits may prove me a little too optimistic.

Abby’s birth was a lesson in patience. We arrived at the hospital at 7 a.m. and were “scheduled” for a c-section at 9 a.m. At 9 a.m., we were informed that we’d be delayed until 11 a.m. Around 11 a.m., we were informed that there were several emergencies on the floor that bumped us until around 1 p.m. At about 2:30 p.m., we were informed that the anesthesiologist (here they call him the “anesthetist,” which you should try saying 10 times fast) was called to an emergency and would be delayed until further notice, but by 5 p.m. we should be done.

We were then told that we might consider coming back tomorrow, to which my wife replied, “No, I really don’t want to get poked with needles again” and we decided to tough it out.

Our patience finally paid off. And here are the beautiful results:

Abby gets comfy in Daddy’s arms. Isn’t that sweet?

This is one content little baby. I pray she’ll sleep. We’re both going to need it.

She heard me talking, but every once in awhile, she’d have to crane her neck a little to see who this weird guy was. At least I didn’t have my hair cap and mask on at this point.

I’m not sure what she’s longing for here, but you get the sense that she’s thinking of those wonderful days in the womb, and not the cold, loud world of sensory overload she’s in now.

Abby has a serious side, apparently.

She knew I had the camera pointed at her. She’s such a clown.

I’m wondering if this resembles the look I’ll get from her as a teenager, when my words sound like jibberish in her ears.

Here, Abby think I can give her certain nourishment that I’m physically incapable of giving her. Not long after this she began breastfeeding, and took to it like she’d been doing it since she was a fetus.

Well…I hope you all think she’s as beautiful as I think she is. Funny thing, too…she has the same dimple in her left cheek as BOTH of her brothers. Isn’t that funny?

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6 Responses to “Introducing…”
  1. katie Says:
    February 29th, 2004 at 6:55 pm

    Yea!!!!! I’m so glad you have your little girl! She’s beautiful and I’m sooooo thrilled for you! We’ll be praying for your incredible family. Love, Katie Beehn

  2. Brad Says:
    March 1st, 2004 at 6:21 pm

    Congrats! Enter “she has you wrapped around her finger” mode…I am in town so holla when things settle in..

  3. BrotherPhil Says:
    March 2nd, 2004 at 1:29 pm

    DUDE… I’m so glad its Abby and not “Spot”!!!

    You are so doomed, you know! If you think Jess has you wrapped around her little finger, you ain’t seen nothin yet! She’s a beauty! (With my best Stevie Wonder imitation, “Isn’t he lovely?”)

    Best of luck to you two… three younguns and one of them a girl… at least she has two older brothers to protect her (and harass her, some, too!)!!!

    Praying for all of you guys! (and gals!)

    WOOO HOOOOOOOOOOO

  4. Anna Arms Says:
    March 4th, 2004 at 6:27 am

    What a cutie! She definitely looks like one of the family! Congratulations, you guys.

  5. Kaysi Beverly Says:
    March 9th, 2004 at 2:32 pm

    Miss Stanley sent me your web address. You have one incredibly beautiful family! Congratulations on the new baby girl. It is good to hear all is well with you.

    ~kaysi

  6. Annette and Family Says:
    April 26th, 2004 at 11:05 pm

    Hi Friend!

    What a wonderful surprise! A beautiful sweet baby girl with two big brothers to watch over her! God has been so good:)

    I miss you all so much! We are church planters in Hagerstown, MD. Vincent is the pastor of New Day Church. We would love to hear from you 301-223-8375. We will continue to pray for you.
    Love and prayers!!!