Jackpot

We hit the jackpot last Friday when our son, Solomon Fritz, was born weighing in at 7 lbs., 7 oz., on the 7th! There were so many details of Solomon’s birth that were such incredible evidence’s of God’s grace. His birth was different than what I had planned; however, I am so grateful for how each step of his birth went.

I had planned on pursuing a natural birth with him, just as I had with our other son; however, having an epidural with Solomon actually aided in having the best birth experience I could have with him. I am so grateful for God giving me an incredible gift of an epidural right in the moment I most desired relief. I am also so grateful that God used the epidural to allow the labor to progress quickly. Before I knew it, a little man was laid on my chest and I found myself falling in love.

I’ve been experiencing all the expected highs and lows after having a baby. My husband is home this week taking care of me and our boys. He has been incredibly servant-hearted while also staying emotionally connected to me in the midst of my wide range of emotions. Our first son loves his little brother, wanting to kiss the top of Solomon’s head about twenty times a day. Baby Solomon has been rather easy going so far, quickly becoming a part of a family that’s already in a rhythm.

The gifts God has given me are beyond what I could even imagine. Each day there is something more that I have to be grateful for, something more that I see His hand in. Even in the midst of hormonal shifts and unpredictable emotions, I see God sustaining me, my husband, and our little family. He continues to answer our prayers and we continue to see evidence of Him in our life.