New Baby is Here
by Candice Watters on 11/17/2008 at 9:50 AM
I know this is awfully late in blog time, but I finally had a minute to post an update about our new baby. On November 13 at 2:48 PM, we welcomed Theodore Rex Watters into the world. It was my easiest delivery yet even though he was the largest baby I've had (7 lbs 5 oz and 20 inches).
We got the name from a book about Theodore Roosevelt, one of our favorite presidents. We found affirmation for the name when we read that "Theodore" means "gift from God." We see him as an unexpected gift since this pregnancy occurred after three doctors told us we wouldn't be able to have any more children.
It was challenging to finish this pregnancy in the midst of a struggling economy and uncertain times, but in meeting this little guy, I'm reminded of the great hope that comes with new life. Like each of our children, we know he will stretch our horizons and force us to engage more meaningfully with our future. We also found that this pregnancy gave us fresh perspective and motivation for writing our book Start Your Family: Inspiration for Having Babies that Moody is releasing in January.
Thanks to all the Boundless readers and podcast listeners who prayed for us during this pregnancy. I'm not sure yet what my Boundless involvement will look like in the days ahead, but I look forward to staying plugged in where I can.
Okay, gotta run, my free minute is up.
1. Rachael said the following at 10:05 AM on Nov 17:
Congratulations!!! How special that "Theodore" means "gift from God"...are you going to call him Teddy?
2. Felicia said the following at 10:19 AM on Nov 17:
Congratulations! Enjoy your new little boy!
3. Ken said the following at 10:59 AM on Nov 17:
Awesome Candice & Steve!
I so appreciate the openness and grace you both exhibit in sharing your lives and wisdom. I'm lucky to be part of the (now slightly larger) Boundless family!
Blessings!
Ken
4. Marc said the following at 11:03 AM on Nov 17:
You could call him, "T-Rex", for short!
5. chante_encore said the following at 11:27 AM on Nov 17:
Steve & Candice,
How wonderful. God bless this new little one.
:)
6. Matthew S. said the following at 11:31 AM on Nov 17:
Congratulations! Awesome naming him after Theodore Roosevelt...he was a real "man's man." May God bless and guide you as you raise him.
7. Alison said the following at 11:43 AM on Nov 17:
Steve & Candice
Congrats on your new bundle of joy! The Lord is Good!
8. Lucie said the following at 11:55 AM on Nov 17:
God sure showed those doctors, didn't he?
What a blessing.
9. BDB said the following at 12:01 PM on Nov 17:
Congratulations! I second T-Rex!
10. Rebekah said the following at 12:25 PM on Nov 17:
Congratulations!!!!
Marc (#4)---"T-Rex" as a nickname was the first thought that came my head. Good nickname for a boy.
11. Dani said the following at 12:43 PM on Nov 17:
Congratulations! Theodore Rex is a good strong name, and I love the fact that we share a birthday. Yay for November 13th!
12. Anastasia said the following at 12:45 PM on Nov 17:
Oh, beautiful!
Our youngest daughter was another "impossible" baby as I was also told I couldn't have another.
I was content because I had my boy and girl, but she's been our comic relief since before she was born and continues to be a bright spirit in our midst.
Congratulations and may he bring you much joy.
13. Jorden said the following at 12:51 PM on Nov 17:
Congratulations Candice and Steve!
14. Sonia said the following at 2:40 PM on Nov 17:
Congratulations on your precious little gift!
15. Elisabeth said the following at 3:48 PM on Nov 17:
Congratulations! What a wonderful testimony of God's kindness.
16. DannieA said the following at 3:51 PM on Nov 17:
I LOVE Babies. Congratulations...God bless on yet a new adventure :)
17. cn said the following at 6:04 PM on Nov 17:
yay! congrats!
18. Esther said the following at 6:33 PM on Nov 17:
Many congratulations on the birth of your baby!
I'll add a shout-out for big families too. I know some people wonder if kids feel lost in a large family and think parents can be involved in the lives of more than a couple children. But as the second oldest of five, each of my siblings is a huge blessing, and I am so thankful that my parents chose to have all of us. I can't imagine life without them! As I'm sure you won't be able to imagine life without this little guy before long.
19. Julie said the following at 9:25 PM on Nov 17:
Congratulations, my dears! You are a trooper, Candace! Well done Steve! May God give you much joy of this child.
20. Louise, from Chicago said the following at 9:36 PM on Nov 17:
Theodore is a good name, and it is also "Dorothy" backwards!
Congratulations on your new arrival.
Louise
21. Bethany said the following at 9:50 PM on Nov 17:
Congratulations, Candace and Steve! What a sweet little guy! May he come to love Jesus at an early age and grow in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and man.
PS. Great choice of names - my dad and brother are both named Theodore. :0)
22. Jessica said the following at 11:00 PM on Nov 17:
Congratulations Candace and Steve!
I was wondering what the inspiration behind the "Rex" name was.
23. Chance said the following at 6:40 AM on Nov 18:
w00t!
Way to inspire a generation of singles who are bombarded with an "anti-children" message.Keep up the good work! [wink]
24. Heather said the following at 4:30 PM on Nov 18:
Congrats Steve, Candace and family :) He is beautiful. I love the name Theodore too ! :)
25. Renata said the following at 8:00 AM on Nov 21:
Mazel Tov!
26. Lauren T. said the following at 12:13 PM on Nov 22:
Already offered congratulations on another post, but I'm gonna do it again:
Congratulations! I'm glad the delivery went so well and especially glad you got that chance to be another miracle, both the two of you and your son.
I have a cousin Theodore. They chose to mimic the president by calling him Teddy. Not so sure about that, since I always think of a little stuffed animal: but it was cute when he was a baby.
27. Chido said the following at 7:00 PM on Nov 26:
Congrats Candice and Steve...may God bless you and your family.
28. Alicia said the following at 8:54 PM on Nov 26:
Hi Candice! :)!
Awww!!! I love your little guy--he's so cute!! What a precious blessing he is! I wish you and your family God's precious blessings. I also pray that those little moments would be a blessing to you--the little hands that wrap around your finger, the scrunchie face when he yawns, the coos and gurgles when he notices you for the first time...may those be moments that you cherish and treasure for forever! :)
You are such a joy and inspiration to so many people (me included) :) and I pray that you will be an inspiration to your little man too as he grows up under your care. God bless you Candice! :) May your children rise up and call you blessed, just like the Proverbs 31 woman. :)
29. Alicia said the following at 8:57 PM on Nov 26:
PS:
I'm so glad that you're writing a book too! :) I was wondering if you would and I'm really looking forward to reading it! :)
30. Vanessa said the following at 9:35 PM on Nov 26:
Way to endure, Candice!! I love it when God defies doctors and counfounds the wise...
Many blessings.
31. Lindsey said the following at 12:50 PM on Dec 23:
This is belated..but Congratulations to you and your family! Children are such a blessing!
32. ann said the following at 8:21 AM on Jan 30:
On Nov 13 08 my 4th baby, Esther, turned 1. Congrats! Oh, one question--do you still get a free minute every day, or just once a week? :)
33. daina said the following at 2:23 PM on Sep 23:
aww adorable!