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I was induced Saturday morning around 8 a.m. after walking around dilated to a 3 1/2 for two weeks. Once my water broke, we were in business: Lincoln was born at 11:59 a.m. after two pushes (whoa! didn't know that could happen) weighing 8 pounds 4 ounces and stretching to 21 inches.

I forgot to ask for an epidural because I was reading--shocker--and by the time we asked the anesthesiologist was in an emergency C-section. So...we held on through contractions until I was at an 8 1/2. Wesley is the best; there's no way I could have made it through that without him. He held me close and counted with/for me and helped me breathe and prayed with me. I can't actually think about Wesley without getting teary right now, so that's all I'll say.

The epidural allowed me to focus enough for the last little bit and not be so shaky once Lincoln was here (I shook uncontrollably for a bit there, and then again after they took Lincoln to the nursery for clean-up). But all is well with us both.

We came home Monday afternoon. Levi loves Lincoln and kisses his head as much as he can. He also directs me in holding him, nursing him, and taking him out of the crib. I'm glad Levi is concerned about my parenting--and that he's happy with a new brother. Phew!

Lincoln and I went to the doctor today. He weighs a bit over 8 pounds. Wow. As you can tell, this boy is an eater--almost to birth weight at four days! We think he looks more like the Kellers, but every day there is a stronger resemblance between the brothers.

I'm so grateful to be a mom of two beautiful boys, especially since Wesley is their daddy.