The Newest Member of the Hatch Family

My brother Brent and his wife Sarah just had their first baby!! Sarah was diagnosed with Toxemia a few days ago, and was admitted into the hospital, and then Thursday they decided to start her because her protein levels were just so high. She was only 32 weeks along, so their sweet little Charles Wain Hatch was 2 months early, and weighed 3 lbs 2 oz, 15 inches long when he was born yesterday, July 18th.

We got the privilege of seeing this sweet little infant today!! The kids, my sister Heidi and I all went to the hospital to see our new little nephew/cousin (I'm SO EXCITED that my kids will finally have a cousin on my side of the family- he is their first!). My kids did not get to see him, because they are not allowed in the NICU, but I did, and what an incredible experience it was. He is SO TINY!!! I seriously could not look at him enough. And it's so neat to feel his sweet little Spirit when you walk in the room. You can tell that he is a strong little guy.

I got to watch him for a while and I got to see his cute Daddy watch him. That was a really neat experience for me. He's absolutely adorable, Brent and Sarah, ya done good! I think he looks just like Brent.

It was really cute because as soon as I turned on my video camera to get a few videos of him, he SMILED!! I LOVED it. And as soon as I can get that on my computer, I will put it on here. It was so dang cute. He's doing really well so far. He is breathing on his own which is really good for a baby his size I guess. He was wiggling and getting a little fussy while we were there. Until his Daddy touched him of course- how sweet is that!


Just look how tiny he is!! I can't believe it!! I just think that's the cutest thing that he is so small. Not necessarily how ya want it, but if he's gonna come out early- it's fun that he's so cute and little. I'm really proud of Brent and Sarah and their courage to take on this new adventure. Really isn't parenthood just one spontaneous thing after another!! I know that they will be strong, and that this trial will only make them stronger. I love how they stick together through it. I love how patient Sarah is, and how much she loves her new son and her husband and she is willing to sacrifice for them. It's just really neat!! I'm so happy!! I had no idea how excited I would be for this day, but it was incredible!! I can't wait till Brent and Sarah can bring him home, I pray that his time in the NICU goes smoothly and that he can come home soon. I can't wait till Noah and he are buds and hanging out together at all the family things. (We'll make sure that big Noah doesn't pick on him Sarah :) jk.) Anyway- WELCOME, BABY CHARLIE, WE LOVE YOU!!!! CONGRATULATIONS, BRENT AND SARAH!!!

(The kids, Heidi and I spent quite a bit of time in the hospital- mostly just in this waiting room, thankfully they had a tv :) I am only putting this picture on here because of how funny it looks that Noah is looking at the camera and smiling :) cracks me up :))