Kate Wicker

Storyteller & Speaker

It’s a…

…BOY!

I’m still in shock. I just assumed we’d be adding some more sugar and spice to our growing family.

Meet Thomas Kemp Wicker born today at 4:38 p.m.

I was blessed to have another natural birth. I absolutely could not have done it without my amazing husband, skillful midwife, and wonderful nurse. Thomas is our biggest bambino yet weighing in at 7 pounds 4 ounces. He’s 19 inches long. He was born at 39 weeks 1 day – our miracle baby considering I went into preterm labor 10 weeks ago.

I’m basking in baby bliss. We’re all basking in baby bliss. The girls are so excited and all had a chance to hold him. Poor boy has three doting mothers (four if you include me, of course).

I’m tired, so stay tuned for more photos and details.

Thanks to everyone for your prayers, support, etc. during this crazy, roller coaster pregnancy!

Comments

  1. Kate, that’s wonderful! Welcome, Thomas! I’m so happy for you that you had the birth you were hoping for, that Thomas agreed to hang out in the “cooker” long enough to get so big, that you now have a BOY, that everything went so well! Congratulations!!!!
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  2. That’s Wonderful!!!! So happy to hear all went well! Please don’t hesitate to let me know if you need anything.

    Blessing!
    Stacey

  4. YAY!!!!!!!! I knew it would be a boy but am still a bit shocked at the same time! Congratulations to your beautiful family. And great job keeping that baby in for so long. We are so happy for you and can’t wait to meet the little man. We will bring some dinner over when you get home. Love you and God bless!!!

    The Petro Family:)

  6. Kate,
    I’m very happy for you! Having a baby is always a miracle, but given a somewhat rocky pregnancy, doubly so! Welocme to the world of boy-dom. Watch out when you change that diaper. Fountains happen.
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  9. Oh my! I cannot believe it and I’m pretty sure I said girl, but I am at work right now and nearly crying my eyes out! God Bless you all! The world of boys is as magical as the world of girls, just in different ways :)

  14. Congratulations! I have been thinking about you a ton lately and have been checking your blog almost daily to see if there was any baby news! I am so happy for your family! Praise God!

  18. Katie – So, so happy for all of you! Welcome Baby Thomas!!! Can’t wait to meet him – I just might have to make the trek up there for this!! Love you guys!!

  24. Kate, blessings and congratulations! You are in our prayers!! Get some rest — you’ll need it for all the lego playing, baseball games, and mud pies! Hooray for boys – hugs!

  31. Prayers and well wishes for the most blessed of babymoons! He is beautiful!
    I warn you, though: that little boy will melt your momma’s heart in ways you NEVER expected.

    And plus, one day, you will also have those girlfriends to deal with. ;)

    Rest up! Congratulations again!

  32. Prayers and well wishes for the most blessed of babymoons! He is beautiful!
    I warn you, though: that little boy will melt your momma’s heart in ways you NEVER expected.

    And plus, one day, you will also have those girlfriends to deal with. ;-)

    Rest up! Congratulations again!

  33. Congratulations! What a beautiful blessing. God bless little Thomas and your whole family.

  43. Oh Kate, he is absolutely beautiful! You’re stepping into a wonderful, new adventure. We are sooooooo happy for you all! Welcome dear, sweet Thomas.

    P.S. Ava sends her love to Maddy <3 <3 <3

  48. WOW!! Congratulations Kate!! Number one, I can’t believe you blogged this already, and number two… you look BEAUTIFUL!!! You truly are glowing with your baby bliss. God bless you and your family. Take care!!
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  50. Congratulations, Kate and family on a beautiful baby boy! You look beautiful, too, I must say! I am glad everything went well. Welcome to the world of boys!
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  51. Yay! A Boy! I knew it! (Ok, not really, but I guessed that it was, so I can say that!) If you need any boy related advice…I’ve had plenty of years of experience. And for girl advice, I know you’re the mom to go to :)
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  52. We are so excited and happy for our Dave and Katie family. The girls must be so excited,too. I had a real strong feeling you would be bringing a little brother home for them. I think his name is absolutely wonderful, a perfect choice for a big boy like him.

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you as always.
    We love you, and are so proud of all of you.

  56. Happy days Kate and family!! Congrats to you, little Thomas Kemp, May God bless you with many days of playing dress up with your sisters and you having to ALWAYS be the daddy! Just remember when to duck when your sisters turn teenaged!!

    Boys are so wonderful to their moms!! God bless you all!

    Hugs!

  57. OHHHHH, Congratulations Kate!!! I am smiling ear to ear for you. May Our Heavenly Mother wrap you oh so lovingly in her mantel of love and peace. I don’t know why but I am tearing up for you.

  59. Congratulations! He is beautiful, and you look amazing! God bless you, and congratulations on the smooth and natural birth!

  61. Speaking as a mom of 2 boys, until our girl came along (and now waiting for another girl) — I can tell you there’s something wonderful about having both! Many congratulations to your whole family!

  64. Congratulations, Congratulations!! Congratulations for a new baby, for a natural birth, and for finally welcoming a BOY!! They’re a whole new ball game, I’m telling you. Boys are crazy. But for now, he’s immobile, cute, and oh-so-sweet and cuddly. Yum. Enjoy!!
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