[Gwen72]

We got a call just before midnight about a baby who was born around 8:00pm on the 29th and the baby's mother picked us to parent the baby!!! The call came to my DH's cell and I thought I was dreaming when he woke me up. We loaded up the car this morning and headed to where the baby is. I got to meet him just before noon, 12 hours after I first heard about him. He is BEAUTIFUL!!! He was 5 pounds, 9 ounces and 19 inches long at birth. He has the cutest face and the longest hands and feet I have ever seen on a baby. We named him William Patrick. His mother did not want to see him or meet us and she left the hospital early this morning. I was kind of disappointed because I really wanted to tell her that he would be loved and adored by our entire clan of friends and family. I wanted her to know he would have a great life. I told the social workers to pass on to her that we would love to hear from her if she ever changed her mind. Our boy slept for the first two hours we had with him. He woke up for about 1/2 hour to eat his bottle then went back to sleep. Oh I have the cutest pictures but I can't post until Wednesday when his mother signs the TPR. She gave temporary custody to the agency right after he was born so when he is released tomorrow we will get to bring him back to the hotel with us. We will have to stay in Ohio waiting for ICPC which could take up to 2 weeks. We live just 2 hours away in Indiana so I think a few friends and family are coming next weekend to meet him. Can you believe just 5 days ago we were devestated when the other emom backed out on us like that? It all happened for a reason. Thank you guys for all your thoughts and prayers. I will keep you all updated as things progress!