After a long day - which is actually several long days. Baby Kate is here. She was born on 09/08/07 (which is kinda cool) at 9:29pm weighing in at 8 pounds 8 ounces measuring 19 1/2 inches.
Haley and I are doing well but are pretty exhausted. Unfortunatly, this time of year is the time to have a baby. This means Haley had to share a recovery room and I got kicked out and sent home. I'll try to catch some sleep at home and then head back in the morning.
Thanks for everyones continued prayers. Please pray for healing for Haley. Also be in prayer for baby Kate. The nurse said she sounds like she has some liquid in her lungs and needs to "cry it out". Kate never really put up a large fuss after she came out, so she probably just needs to get upset and cry for a bit.
More coming soon.
-dan
Comments (23)
welcome baby kate!! :) i saw that your dad was on gmail and stayed up to "work" on my dissertation a little more in case he was posting news about you. as predicted, you are so cute!
i'm glad you're all doing well wachdorfs! i'm so excited for you.
many hugs,
kate
Posted by kate :) | September 9, 2007 1:20 AM
Posted on September 9, 2007 01:20
Wow-I can't believe she's actually here!! And she's beautiful! Dan, thanks so much for posting something so quickly-we're thinking of you guys today. Much love.
Posted by Bryonie | September 9, 2007 3:43 AM
Posted on September 9, 2007 03:43
Congratulations! She is so beautiful! We are so happy for you all!
Posted by Katie | September 9, 2007 4:19 AM
Posted on September 9, 2007 04:19
Congratulations! Thanks for posting Kate's picture so soon. It is great to see the beautiful baby we have been praying for. We will continue to keep your family in our prayers. Love, Julie & Rick
Posted by Aunt Julie | September 9, 2007 5:13 AM
Posted on September 9, 2007 05:13
She is so beautiful! I am so happy that she is finally here and Sam and I are thinking about you and praying for all of you. Please give Haley a hug for me. Annabelle had a bit of fluid in her lungs as well when she was born, but she was just fine. I pray Haley recovers quickly and I am just so happy for you two that I am giddy!!!!Wish I could be there to help ya'll out. I am sure grandparents will be arriving shortly!
Love and many, many hugs,
Shanelle and Sam
Posted by Shanelle | September 9, 2007 6:25 AM
Posted on September 9, 2007 06:25
Praise God....Kate had us all in suspense yesterday. It was like the whole church paused waiting to see if this was the day that she would go public. We're so glad she's here; we rejoice with you!
Posted by tim and kristin | September 9, 2007 6:28 AM
Posted on September 9, 2007 06:28
Congratulations ! She is just so pretty ! Love you bunches and kiss those Rice cheeks on Kate. Aunt Barbara
Posted by Aunt Barbara | September 9, 2007 7:20 AM
Posted on September 9, 2007 07:20
Congratulations Haley and Dan. Thank you so much for posting pictures so soon for us Dan. She looks so beautiful and you two look so happy. Welcome to the world Miss Kate!
Posted by Aunt Emily | September 9, 2007 7:25 AM
Posted on September 9, 2007 07:25
Congratulations Haley and Dan. Thank you so much for posting pictures so soon for us Dan. She looks so beautiful and you two look so happy. Welcome to the world Miss Kate!
Posted by Aunt Emily | September 9, 2007 7:25 AM
Posted on September 9, 2007 07:25
yay!! congrats!!!
Posted by charity | September 9, 2007 7:37 AM
Posted on September 9, 2007 07:37
Tears of joy for the Wachdorfs! Congratulations, Dan and Haley. Kate is just beautiful!!
Posted by RT | September 9, 2007 8:04 AM
Posted on September 9, 2007 08:04
She's BEAUTIFUL! Strong work, Wachdorfs! Strong work!
Posted by Judi Pod | September 9, 2007 8:25 AM
Posted on September 9, 2007 08:25
(: happy birthday kate. she looks great guys. congratulations.
Posted by daniel meigs | September 9, 2007 8:39 AM
Posted on September 9, 2007 08:39
A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU! We rejoice with you that Kate is finally here.
I just told Eliana that baby Kate was born on the day she predicted and asked her how she felt about that. She replied, "It's a fine day!"
She was thrilled to see the pictures and then excitedly exclaimed that you would all be at church today. In fact, she thought that you had the baby at church. She's disappointed that baby Kate will not be making her appearance in church today, but she is obviously very happy and excited for you...and herself.
We will continue to pray for you. Thanks so much for the update and the pictures!
Posted by Jennifer | September 9, 2007 8:49 AM
Posted on September 9, 2007 08:49
Congratulations, Haley & Dan! I cannot believe she is already here--I know our whole family is looking forward to this holiday season! We now have a baby to play with! I love y'all, and I am so thankful for everything going well!
Keep the pictures coming =)
Posted by Adrian Lowry | September 9, 2007 9:40 AM
Posted on September 9, 2007 09:40
Yay! Baby Kate is here! Way to go Momma Haley! Way to go Daddy Dan!
We love you all and are praying for you all as well!
Love,
Uncle Josh and Aunt Hannah! :-D
Posted by Joshua Butcher | September 9, 2007 10:08 AM
Posted on September 9, 2007 10:08
Outstanding news -- congratulations! Mike
Posted by Mike | September 9, 2007 2:02 PM
Posted on September 9, 2007 14:02
I've been checking your blog every day. I'm so happy for you. She is beautiful, Haley. I'm thinking of you and wishing you a speedy recovery.
Posted by Abby | September 9, 2007 3:03 PM
Posted on September 9, 2007 15:03
Congratulations!!! We're so happy for all of you! We pray that things continue to go well and that baby Kate grows up to be a shining example of a Proverbs 31 woman. Dave & Sarah
Posted by David & Sarah | September 9, 2007 4:29 PM
Posted on September 9, 2007 16:29
Hooray, hooray! Happy news indeed!
Posted by Megan | September 9, 2007 5:09 PM
Posted on September 9, 2007 17:09
Congratulations!!
Posted by kelly | September 9, 2007 6:36 PM
Posted on September 9, 2007 18:36
Congratulations Haley and Dan!
Kate is a beutiful baby and you both look grand! Blessings to you all!
Posted by Karen Leno | September 10, 2007 7:59 PM
Posted on September 10, 2007 19:59
Congratulations, you guys! What a beautiful family the three of you make! Can't wait to meet Kate in person.
Posted by Oliver and Summer | September 11, 2007 8:22 AM
Posted on September 11, 2007 08:22