Chloe Elisabeth Sanderlin was born on June 26th, 2010 at about 10:30 pm at Mbingo Baptist Hosptial in Cameroon, West Africa. She weighed about 5 lbs 13.5 oz. She is a beautiful little girl, and her mommy did wonderfully. We were amazed at how fast everything happened once we got to the hospital. We are truly thankful for the Lord’s help and timing.
It was a cold and blustery night just before dinner when Abby informed me that she “might” be in labor. We all ate dinner, and afterward Abby wanted to lie down to see if the pains would go away. She had been having them for a few hours. She came out not too long after and said we should probably go. Ezekiel was with us at first and helped us to quick get the rest of our things packed in the car (of which I was charging the battery in case we needed the car).
It had been raining all day and was so cold and windy after the rains stopped. We drove through the Sabga/Bambili mountains through heavy fog. We finally reached 3 corners Bambili where Susan Yeiter and her kids were waiting to take Elena and Elias. Our car wouldn’t start (guess having the lights on was too much for it), but I had parked on a hill in case of that….no problem!
We were out of the fog but had about a 30 minute drive to the hospital. Abby and I made it there about 9 pm when USA and Ghana World Cup football were the main attraction at the hospital. Too bad for USA :(
We checked in and waited for a while as the workers changed shifts. They checked Abby and she was dilated to 8 cm!!! She was so happy and could hardly believe it! They then sent her to the labor room where the contractions increased in time and intensity. Abby called it right as she asked to be moved to the delivery room where she had the baby 10 minutes later. I made so many fast trips to the car to get different bags and items she needed. The midwives were asking for baby clothes before I even had a chance to realize we were so close! The Lord gave us a beautiful baby girl, and we are so thankful for the safe delivery He allowed us to have! Thanks for praying!
Elena will be so excited to see her dream come true of a baby sister, though she had finally settled on the thought that God knows what we need :)
11 comments:
Congratulations to all!!, that,s quite to tale you spin Sam "it was a cold and blustery night....." however you do realize that you will have to update the picture at the top of the Blog, don't you? happy for you,
Dad S.
Welcome little Chloe Elisabeth!! We have been praying for your safe arrival and now you are here!! You have been blessed to be born into a wonderful family. Elena and Elias will be so happy to see and hold you. I wish I could!! Thank you, Sam for calling yesterday and letting us know and for this wonderful post. Not sure yet who she looks like....and Abby looks great for having just had a baby! Love to all...Mom S.
You all are very blessed and so courageous.
We are happy for you and praying continually for your safety, good health and more.
Thanks all...enjoying the day with Chloe, Elena, and Elias!
A little Cameroonian! Congratulations! Love and Prayers, Holly
Wow - what a weekend! Adam getting married in WI; Emily's wedding in Illinois; and a beautiful new niece born in Africa! She is beautiful and looks just like Elias!
Love to all of you!
Anna
Congratulations!!! May God continue to richly bless your family!
James & Janey Lanier
Congratulations!! We are so happy for you!! Love Josh and Rebekah
Congratulations, Sam, Abs, Elena, & Elias!!! Keep the pics comin...
We are soooo happy for you! And praise the Lord for answered prayers for safe delivery and healthy baby - it's an extra that she's beautiful as well! So wish we could be there to help and hold (all of them :) Thanks for all the updates and pics, Sam - you did a great job. So glad delivery is over for you, Abby! Take time for rest, sweetie! How thankful I am for the blog... :)
Love, mom (for everybody in AA)
that last picture looks kinda like a mini Elias! is tht just me or does anyone else thinks so too.
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