Rejoice with Us!

Many of you all have heard by now that Caleb was born August 15th at 2:50 am! He was 7lbs. 3 ounces and 20 3/4 inches long. We are so happy and thankful to the Lord for such a remarkable labor and delivery. Annette literary did not have to push for Caleb to come out. It was one of the most remarkable things I have ever seen. The dude was cooperative. Thank you for all your prayers! Caleb was having some breathing difficulties and I wanted to update you specifically on these concerns. Apparently, the doctors believe that because Annette didn't have to push, Caleb had more amniotic fluid in his lungs than normal (I guess when the momma pushes, this helps the baby to lose fluid in their lungs). So it took a little extra while for the fluid to come out of Caleb lungs. He is now "fluid free" and breathing like a champ! We are so thankful that it wasn't anything more complicated and rejoiced at the news that both Annette and Caleb will be released from the hospital tomorrow! I put some pictures up on this blog (scroll down), so please rejoice with us of the birth of Caleb (we haven't decided on the middle name yet) Phillips, child of the covenant!