I am thrilled to announce "Spartacus" is here and he and his lovely mama are doing well. I just spoke with Dee and burst into tears at the good news ... as I am sure you all are while reading this! We have truly witnessed a miracle.
"Spartacus" Barker was born at 3:56pm, weighs more than they anticipated ... a whoppin' 4 pounds, 4 1/2 ounces and is 17 3/4 inches long. He was born without needing a c-section and Byron told Dee he came out crying and mad as #%$*! (Byron says that's a Barker trait!) He was a tad purple, so they gave him a little boost of oxygen, but he's breathing on his own. In fact, his APGAR score (says how healthy a baby is when born) was 8 out of 10 possible.
I'm trying to get in all the details I was told ... "Spartacus" has light brown hair ... he's in the NICU, but just because he's premature and Dee says he's kicking his little legs and everything just works!
What a relief. Again, I can't believe what a miracle we have witnessed. Welcome little Barker boy!
Monday, August 10, 2009
Miracle
Posted by Lonni at 4:47 PM
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Such good news -- thanks for the update. Huge congratulations to Lonni, Byron and girls!!
What an amazing and inspiring birth story. Hope all are doing well.
A testament to the power of prayer. Congratulations on your new baby boy. I am happy to hear all of the good news. Can't wait to hear more about him.
sniff, sniff...oh happy day. Congratulations Barker Family. We love you! The Dumas clan
exhale! can't wait to see what they've named him and see some photos already of this this little tour de force.
Congratulations! We are so excited for you!
Yay! Congratulations you guys! I'm so happy for you and sooooooo happy to hear the little guy is doing so well! That's absolutely wonderful! Can't wait to see some photos. Hurry, hurry, hurry!
Congratulations. What a great ending to the spartacus saga, or should I say beginning?!? I can't imagine what a relief this must be for the whole family. We are so happy for you all. Can't wait to see pictures and hear the real name. Thanks for letting us all be part of your miracle.
Wow! So happy and waiting for pictures and more info, especially the name. I am sure he will "look"
like his name fits him perfectly, for sure, after all this careful consideration. Love is in the air! Congratulations to Lonnie, Byron and the girls and their extended families. It was a long wait today for everyone, especially MOM! Glad he's healthy and strong. Cheering from Salt Lake across the intermountain northwestern desert to Idaho ----
-Gwen
Congratulations Lonni, Byron and the girls. Way to enter into the world "Spartacus"! I knew he would want his voice heard!
I hope Spartacus' stay in the NICU will be short and you all can get home soon to begin this new journey.
Much love,
Cindy
Congratulations from the McDougalls! Now, what will the real name be?
How wonderful to have such a healthy baby after all you have both been through.What a great exmple of faith you have given us all. Love the Darin and Kim Walker Family
Congratulations Byron and Lonni, and especially to Spartacus. Welcome!
What a miracle! The only thing now is, what will I read everyday?
Congratulations Barker family!
Charmen Johnson
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