Introducing Nate Brandon Rau!

On Monday morning at around 1:15AM I woke up with some somewhat painful contractions. We waited a little over an hour and decided it was time to head to the hospital. We arrived at St. Joseph's Regional Health Center around 3:30AM, got checked in, and was taken into labor and delivery. My doctor, Shelia Bonds, happened to be the doctor on call so I knew we would have a baby shortly because she doesn't mess around. The labor process moved along quite well. By 9:00AM it was time to push. Five good pushes and Nate Brandon Rau made his grand arrival. With tears and complete joy, Dane and I welcomed him into our family with hearts full of love. Nate Brandon was born at 9:11AM weighing 8lbs. 10oz. and was 20 inches long. He checked out completely healthy with all the doctors and nurses. That is all they we could have hoped and prayed for; a healthy baby, and that is exactly what God blessed us with. Kade and Brady came up to the hospital that evening to meet their new baby brother, and they welcomed him with open arms, hugs, and kisses. Yes, even Brady did. His aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents were all there to meet him and welcome him into the family. He's perfect with his dimpled chin and all. Nate makes our family whole and complete. We are so thankful for all the many blessings that have been bestowed upon our family.