Our precious little boy, Muhire Benjamin Ntiganzwa, was born on May 20th around 5:40 pm (Rwanda time). He weighs 4 kilos (about 8 lbs. 13 oz.) Muhire means "one who is blessed." God was totally looking out for us! We live an hour from the hospital but we went to have a normal appointment in the morning. We were told that my doctor was not going to come until 1:00 pm. So we enjoyed a nice morning in town, having no clue that I was so close to giving birth! We went back to the hospital around 12:30 to be told that the doctor was coming at 1:30 but could not see us until 3 pm. We sat around trying to decide if we should wait or go home and try to come the next day. Thankfully we did not try to go home because when we did finally see the doctor she sent us right to a room because I was already 4 centimeters dialated. The next moments flew by so fast. I started feeling really really strong contractions and in no time my water broke and then in a matter of minutes I was being taken to the birthing room to start pushing! There was no time to waste... four hard pushes and we had our baby!
Imagine, we almost went home and if we had, I am pretty sure he would have been born in the car! Thank you Lord for Your protection! It was the most painful thing I have ever felt but I am thankful it went so quickly. And it was totally worth it! We love you Benjamin!
Our Dear Benjamin,
Words can not even begin to express the love in Mommy and Daddy's hearts for you. We have loved you and prayed for you from the moment we knew you were growing inside. To see your sweet face and hold you in our arms gives us more joy than we have ever known. You are so precious to us, little one! We love you forever and ever!
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