I have only a few minutes to write this, so I’ll dispense with my inclination to properly introduce the topic and jump right to the point.

Happy New Baby Year

Last Thursday afternoon we learned we’d been chosen to adopt a baby the next day. I’m sure you can imagine the frenzy of the following twenty hours. I’ll tell you all about it another time; it’s a pretty dramatic tale as your imagination has certainly already concluded.

So last Friday at around noon we met our six-day-old healthy baby boy. Yes, your math is right – the Jewish couple is adopting a Christmas baby. And we brought him home on New Year’s Day to a house full of family and friends who fell in love with him as quickly and fully as we have.

Meet Owen William Piper Werker. He’s a chill, expressive little dude who likes neck nuzzles and Simon & Garfunkel.

We’re going to lay low for the next couple of weeks during the 30-day revocation period during which the birth mom can change her mind. After that, I’ll tell you loads more, and will by then be a little more used to our new sleep schedule, which will render me more capable of coherent blogging and discussion. For now, if this is the first you’ve heard about adoption from me, you can read what I’ve written about it over the last year.

Now it’s now about time I finish the little baby blanket I started knitting months ago. Thankfully I have only a few more rows to go. I figure it’ll take me a week, at this rate.

Happy New Year!

46 responses to “Happy New Baby Year”

  1. earthchick Avatar

    Wow! That’s fantastic!! He’s absolutely adorable. Congratulations and best wishes to you and your family!

  2. Forgetful_Man Avatar
    Forgetful_Man

    Fist bump little dude!

  3. Josh Avatar

    Mazel tov once again, you guys. I’m so happy and excited for you. I wish you all the health and happiness in the world.

  4. iHanna Avatar

    OMG! Congratulations to the three of you!!!!!

  5. H Fancott Avatar
    H Fancott

    Yay! Can’t wait to meet him. Fingers crossed on the 30-days. Even if it’s all good, the wait can be a little nerve-wracking.

    1. Kim Werker Avatar

      Thanks! We’re pretty much only feeling it when we’re especially exhausted. The rest of the time we can’t believe it’s already almost half over.

  6. Jen Watkiss Avatar

    Excellent news! I think Owen’s going to be a very lucky boy, having such fun & creative parents! We should get together over the summer for some wandering in the woods with our big dogs and little boys :)

  7. Willo Avatar
    Willo

    What a gift!! I’m so thrilled for you two. I can feel the love from here! Big hugs, best wishes, and restful naps. xoxo

    1. Willo O'Brien Avatar

      Hrmm, trying this again, logged into Disqus.
      Update: Yay, that worked. OK, back to starring at your precious new baby, Kim. :)

  8. Kirsten Avatar

    Wow! Congrats Kim, that’s awesome news!

  9. Kirsty Hall Avatar

    He is so adorable, Kim.

  10. Jocelyn Grayson Avatar
    Jocelyn Grayson

    Very infrequent commenter coming out of lurkdom to offer heartiest congrats to you and your hubby. What a wonderful way to start the new year. Don’t forget to sleep when he does :-).

  11. Phil Avatar
    Phil

    Congratulations! Best of luck to you, from another Christmas baby!

  12. Martacofia Avatar
    Martacofia

    Congratulations! What a wonderful surprise. Joy in the journey to all of you — mine are 10, 8 and 5 and this stage seems like yesterday so enjoy every minute….

  13. cruz Avatar
    cruz

    Congratulations and best wishes; what an adventure awaits!

  14. Amiller667 Avatar
    Amiller667

    Totally awesome and the next month will go faster than a speeding bullet. Kind of like your sleep! Enjoy–you’ve waited for this and it’s the best adventure life has to offer!

  15. Christabel Avatar

    Wow, congratulations!!
    Take it easy and I hope the 30 days goes quickly.

  16. LittleWit Avatar
    LittleWit

    Congratulations!

  17. Sandi Wiseheart Avatar

    He’s wonderful! His eyes are beautiful. Congratulations to all 3 of you, and (if I may) kudos to his birth-mom for her bravery. May the 30 days be full of love and compassion and strength on all sides. You are one amazing person, Kim.

  18. Molly Avatar
    Molly

    Congratulations on your beautiful new baby boy! He looks just full of personality and is sooooo cute! My sister adopted two kids and I know what you mean about falling in love instantly. we all did and we are soooo happy and feel soooo lucky that these two little people are in our lives. Bless your little family.

  19. emmajane Avatar

    Yahoo! Congrats! I’m looking forward to even more updates when the time comes.

  20. Gale Avatar
    Gale

    So so so happy for you! Wishing you a very speedy rest of the 30 days. He is beautiful.

  21. Tamdoll Avatar
    Tamdoll

    Wishing you well, especially for the next 30 days. Good luck & congratulations!

  22. Natalie Avatar

    Congratulations, Kim! Thirty-mumble years ago my parents had a similar call. My name means “Christmas Princess”.

  23. kendra Avatar

    wahooooo! congratulations to you! we just welcomed a baby too – on christmas eve!

  24. jenn Avatar
    jenn

    oh, how fantastic! congratulations! he looks like such a happy boy.

  25. Cnjceramics Avatar
    Cnjceramics

    Congratulations! Babies are such a joy, and I am not sure you will ever get used to the sleep schedule. I haven’t and my baby is 8 weeks old :)

  26.  Avatar
    Anonymous

    Congratulations, you guys! He’s just beautiful. Looks like 2011 will be a totally amazing year!

  27. kristi Avatar
    kristi

    I’m totally thrilled for you all! He looks like a great little guy. And he shares my birthday!

    1. Kim Werker Avatar

      Auspicious beginnings!

  28. Jill Avatar
    Jill

    Humongous congratulations! He looks adorable – I do so hope that this all works out for you. I feel confident it will!

    Enjoy!

  29. yarntomato Avatar

    Congratulations! He is one lucky little dude to have found such cool parents. Best wishes to all of you. You’ve just embarked on the biggest project of your life! :-) Your house must be alive with excitement. A new baby, and a new doggie, too, right?

    1. Kim Werker Avatar

      Sadly, we’ve decided we can’t handle the second dog right now. We just don’t
      have the time or energy to give him the training and attention he needs. :(

  30. Michelle Avatar
    Michelle

    How adorable is that photo?! Yowza, I don’t need to visit cuteoverload.com today! But seriously, congratulations!

  31. Jessica Avatar
    Jessica

    Very happy for you – what a perfect little boy :-) Hope you get through this first month and manage to get some sleep as well.

  32. Lindsey @ Yarnia Avatar

    Wow, that is so exciting! I can’t wait to hear more updates. Congratulations!!

  33. Julie Avatar
    Julie

    Mazel Tov, Kim! I am so happy for you. Owen is a lucky little guy… and may the rest of those 30 days speed by!

  34. Caitlin Phillips Avatar

    Congrats again Kim! I hadn’t been keeping up with your blog, so I was totally surprised by the news, but I’ve really enjoyed going back and reading about your adoption process. My boyfriend was adopted, and I really admire people who want to adopt. He’s adorable, and I’ll be crossing my fingers for you until the 30 days are up.

  35. Holli Yeoh Avatar

    I’ve been “out” for a few weeks and missed the news. This is so exciting. Congrats Kim. What a lucky little guy to be able to join your family.

  36. Barbara Forbes-Lyons Avatar

    Mazel tov, Kim! I missed this post in the flurry of things. I hope everything is going well for you.

  37. Eva Avatar

    Congratulations! (A bit late, but heartfelt, nonetheless.)

  38. harrietglynn Avatar
    harrietglynn

    OMG I didn’t realize he was born Christmas Day. That’s hilarious and a relief really seeing as Christmas birthday would be terrible if you celebrated Christmas!

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