James & Carolanne

Well our new addition to our family has arrived!
His name is Benjamin Matthew Warkentin.
He weighed in at 7 pounds 8 ounces.
He was born May 15th at 7:25 pm.
Isn't he so cute?! We think so.

The proud parents right after delivery. I was so glad when they told me I could finally push. It was only 4 contractions later until little Benjamin flew into this world.

A proud daddy! No the wheelchair was not just for looks. James put his back out picking up Benjamin and handing him to me. It may sound funny, but we think it was not just that, but a combination of sleeping on those awful cots at the hospital for 2 nights and from having me pull up on him during my time of pushing. Picking up Benjamin was just the last straw. Prayers for a speedy recovery would be great. It's sad, but I do believe that I am in better condition right now then James. I'm still suppose to take it easy though and ignore the household chores and just concentrate on recovering from the delivery and talking care of Benjamin.

Rusty is very curious and sniffs around the baby bassinet every time that Benjamin makes a sound. He's not quite sure what to do yet. I'm sure he will adjust very fast though and before long they will be best friends.

More pictures and info to come when we both recover a bit.
Thanks to all of you who have offered help. It has been very much appreciated.