Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Happy Birthday


Malachi Dean Slates was born at 12:17pm today. He weighed in at 6 lbs even and was 18 1/2 inches long. We have great news regarding all the concerns doctors have had during the various ultrasounds/appointments. The neonatologist checked Kai over several times and didn't find any concerns regarding the length of his legs or arms. He said everything looks proportional and good! Also, there is no evidence at this time of club feet!!! WOW is all we can say. They still want to do another echo of his heart and do some testing to see if anything turns up because of the initial concerns earlier in the pregnancy. Malachi is Hebrew for messenger of God. Mom and baby are doing well and resting right now. Thank you all for the prayers on our families behalf. I'll write more at a later time, but right now we're overwhelmed and so happy about the good news.


God bless,

Steve

12 comments:

  1. Joy and Steve:
    Thanks for updating the blog with Malachi's birthday! I have been checking it all day :) I am so thankful and praising the Lord at the great health report. Miracles still happen and you have a 6 lb miracle to hold today! So happy for you!

    Danette

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  2. Joy and Steve, glad to here everything is good and healthy at this point. get some rest you guys will be super busy once you get back home. He has lots of princesses to look over him!

    Delise

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  3. We are THRILLED for you and your family. God bless you all! Welcome, Malachi!!!

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  4. Oh! He's so cute! What a presious gift! I am so glad to hear that everything has turned out great! God is good!

    Jen Johnson

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  5. Wow!!! We are so happy and thrilled for the news about little Malachi! What a blessed little boy he is to be joining such a wonderful family. We are praising God with you for His good and perfect gift!!!

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  6. What an amazing update, and what a great blessing to hear that he is a healthy weight and looking good! I've been praying for you guys all day. I was so glad to read this update!
    Kristee Bylls

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  7. This is a true display of God answering our prayers!! What a blessing for your family. Congratulations and may you enjoy your beautiful son and your entire family.

    Cori Schliephake

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  8. What an awesome miracle! I hope you have a quick recovery Joy. He is beautiful and quite a testament to prayer! Can't wait to meet him.

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  9. Great news, Joy! Truly a miracle! :) Cannot wait to meet little Kai. I bet the girls are proud big sisters!

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  10. Steve and Joy,
    Congratulations to your family and welcome to Malachi! God is good and I am so thrilled to hear of a safe delivery and healthy baby boy!!

    Melissa Nickell

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  11. what a testament to true miracles. Love to you and your family. Enjoy him to the fullest - you are incredibly blessed.

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  12. Congratulations to all of you! What a blessing little Kai is and truly an answer to so many prayers! Praise God!!

    Chris Waden

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