After 3 weeks of deliberation, the boy has finally been given a name: Elias (Eli) Storm. Elias is of Hebrew origin (as might be suspected), and "has been placed on many persons as a title pertaining to both preparatory and restorative functions". About a week or so before his birth, April had this overwhelming sense that this child would bring "balance" to our family; or, to say it another way, that he would "restore" balance to the Force. (With 4 boys, any reference made to Star Wars is almost a guaranteed win!)
The middle name Storm has a twofold meaning: one, labor was just that - a stormy and unpredictable ride (an intense 20 plus hours that hinged on the possibility of transferring to the hospital); and two, a short yet powerful display of Nature's Force - a thunder and lightening storm - that occurred just shortly after his birth!We appreciate all of the suggestions that people made. Here are a few of the names that were in the running up until the very end: Elijah Storm, Ultimo (as in final or last), LastKid Day, and Keep 'em Coming!
Since joining the fold, he has become quite the distraction - for everyone. And he definitely does not go without attention or affection, especially from his lone sister. Needless to say, he is a big reason why our to-do list has only grown these past several weeks to insurmountable lengths. But now that we have settled upon a name, the list does not seem quite as exhaustive. In fact, if we allow momentum to work in our favor, then we will soon be able to cross off one other item from our list: filling out his birth certificate.
I absolutely LOVE that name!! It just fits him!!! I'm so happy for you guys and for the new addition!! Another nephew is another blessing! As for the picture of him and Babe! Gave me goose bumps! So precious but yet so much feeling --- look at him look at her! I love you guys and love the kiddies!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat name! Goes well with Caleb Snow grin! Sounds like the labor was pretty grueling. Give April my congrats on her hard work! Bet you guys missed Cara.. did you find someone you liked as much as her out there in the boonies?
ReplyDeleteYes, we did miss Cara a lot. There are only a couple midwifes in the area. One works primarily with the Amish and Mennonite population, and the other one does not. Complicating things even more was the fact that up until last year (just a few weeks before we found out we were pregnant) it was a felony for a midwife to deliver babies unassisted at home. The timing was impeccable. I guess you could say that it was a "perfect storm".
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. I'm dying to get my (still-in-utero) son OUT! 10 days to due date...
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