Friday, August 8, 2008

Caleb Braxton Donahue








Introducing Caleb Braxton Donahue!

Caleb was born July 30th by C-section (I got to watch!). He weighed 7lb 7oz and was 19 inches long. Brad and I went up to Rockingham for the birth last Wednesday. Starting Tuesday, we spent our nights at a bed and breakfast in Wadesboro and our days at Richmond Memorial Hospital until he was discharged on Friday. Ever since, Caleb has been at home with us waiting for the revocation period to pass. Last night at midnight our time was up, so today we are introducing the newest addition to our family. It will still take a few months to finalize the adoption through the court system, so for now Caleb is technically named Braxton Jones (Jones being the last name given to all babies that are custody of our agency). Braxton was chosen by his birth family, and we are keeping it as his middle name. We have an open adoption and have gotten to know some of his birth family already. Caleb is so cute- and the other children luuuuuuuv (squish) him to pieces. Enjoy the pics!

19 comments:

Unknown said...

Yay! So excited for you all! You guys are in my prayers! He's a cutie! The family looks great!
-Ashleigh

p.s. I have been checking your blog like every 10 minutes(well not really, but..) to see this post, so I was thrilled to finally see it!!

The Hines Family said...

Congratulations!! He is SO beautiful! We already love you, Caleb! :-)

Anonymous said...

Welcome to the family, Caleb!! You are so precious to us and I can't wait to hold you! : ) I have the "bestest" babies (aka sugar dumplings!)in the world - my Ben, Anna, Emily, and now Caleb! Love, Granny

JJandFive said...

He's so cute, Annie! Congratulations to you and your family : )

Sonya said...

Wow!! He's so precious!! Praying for you guys to have good sleep so you can handle all four of them!
Can't wait to see you!

Christian Adoption Services said...

Beautiful pics AB!

Anonymous said...

Welcome Caleb!! He is too cute. I am so excited for you all and I cannot wait to meet him!

Brandee said...

Whoo!!! I can't shout Yay! loud enough! I'm so happy for you all and he's so very adorable. :D Love the name choice...gentle and strong together. Thanks so very much for sharing the pictures.

erica said...

Such bright eyes-- he's gorgeous. =) I love how you put his name together; it's so representative of the open adoption process and how you're going to raise him. We're so happy for you guys and wishing you strength and peace in your VERY full house!

Mick and Rachel Donahue said...

Yay--pictures! Caleb is such a cutie. Can't wait to hold the little guy! Glad to hear you're all adjusting well so far. We love you all!

The Bunnell Family said...

He is precious! I, too, have been checking your blog every day waiting for an announcement, so I was very exciting to see his beautiful face! Congratulations, and we look forward to hear much more about him.

Tony and Vickie Speer said...

Your new son is SO cute! Congrats to all of you...can't wait to meet him in person and play with Ben, Anna & Emily again...maybe in October.
With our love--Vickie & family

Tony and Vickie Speer said...

Your new son is SO cute! Congrats to all of you...can't wait to meet him in person and play with Ben, Anna & Emily again...maybe in October.
With our love--Vickie & family

Tony and Vickie Speer said...

Your new son is SO cute! Congrats to all of you...can't wait to meet him in person and play with Ben, Anna & Emily again...maybe in October.
With our love--Vickie & family

Camden Watts said...

YAY!! Thanks for sharing the pics, AB. He is sooo cute, and I'm super excited for you and your family. Can't wait to meet them all in person!!

Jewelia said...

Congratulations! What a cutie! I hope to meet Caleb soon, and see you all again! Sounds like an eventful summer for all! :)

Anonymous said...

I think tony and vickie Speer are stalking you guys... Be careful.

Sonya said...

Y'all sitting in that chair together reminds me of Jon & Kate plus 8! Anybody watch that show besides me??

Tony and Vickie Speer said...

We are not stalking you! :) It's just that this old woman is technologically challenged and is trying to figure out this whole posting business. At least I'm trying. Hope all is well with new baby Caleb!
--Vickie