Back Blogging

After a long absence we are back with updates and pictures. Mostly because of our recent addition, Julia Mary Benthem. We welcomed her into our family on Saturday, April 5 at 2:50 pm. She arrived healthy and strong after an emergency c-section. The labor was going fine except for the baby's heart rate would drop during stronger contractions. After a couple of pushes Dr. Olsen decided that a c-section needed to be performed. It took only 5 minutes for the baby to be out and in 10 I was holding our little girl in my arms. We spent three nights in the hospital and came home on Tuesday afternoon. Now we are adjusting to life together. Thank to everyone for your prayers, emails, calls, and cards. Susan and I will work at posting updates and pictures as we can.


Jared