The newest, littlest Krieger

Thomas Christopher Krieger Jr.

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Born May 19, 2015

8 lb, 10 oz., 22 in.

Mommy and Daddy enter the hospital: 6:35 a.m.
Baby Thomas enters the world: 6:38 a.m.

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Since the very beginning, Thomas has been sucking on his fingers and chewing on his hands. He doesn’t seem to be the sort of drowsy newborn who will nurse and then collapse into sleep, even if you just plop them down on the kitchen floor.

No, baby Thomas needs to be swaddled, suckled, convinced, and reasoned with before he sleeps. And even then…

I suppose that means he’ll fit into our family just fine.

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Much more to come — on the siblings, the name, the birth story. 

But for now, check out baby Thomas.

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Thank you to our friends and family, near and far, for supporting our family as we anticipated his birth and celebrated his arrival with childcare, visits, calls, texts, gifts, meals, and so much love.

We are so grateful.

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“Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.
Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.
Know that the Lord is God.
It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.
For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations.”

Psalm 100

15 Comments

  1. Kristina May 22, 2015

    Congratulations!!! He’s gorgeous, such lovely pictures!

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  2. Meredith May 22, 2015

    WHAT IN THE WORLD!! 3 minutes?!?! You have me on the edge of my seat! What a beautiful boy. Can’t wait for more whenever you’re up for it 🙂

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  3. Lara May 23, 2015

    Congratulations! He’s perfect! Maybe this means he’ll be a GREAT toddler sleeper — he’s just doing a little switcheroo on ya. 🙂

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  4. Emily May 23, 2015

    What a sweet face! Congrats!

    So 3 minutes at the hospital?? Whoa…

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  5. Trena Quesenberry May 23, 2015

    Congratulations! He is precious! Mommy and daddy were cutting it close getting to the hospital!

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  6. Oh how precious! You delivered 3 minutes after entering the hospital??? Whoa! I can imagine that is quite the birth story! Visiting you today from Saturday Soiree.

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  7. Kathy May 24, 2015

    Hi there popping in from Jodi’s blog…such beautiful photos of your new little baby….I would say that is a close call getting to the hospital…congratulations to you both. Regards Kathy A, Brisbane, Australia

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  8. Dawn May 24, 2015

    Many Congratulations and Best Wishes to you!!!
    Blessings,
    Dawn

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  9. Congratulations! Can’t wait to hear the story and hope you get *some* sleep!

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  10. Carie May 25, 2015

    Congratulations! He’s absolutely gorgeous and that sounds like quite the birth stories to come!!

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  11. Also popping in from Jodi’s blog to say congratulations. What amazing photos, thank you for sharing them with us. Babies are such a wonderful blessing. Enjoy xx

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  12. Oh, he is gorgeous! I’ll definitely be checking in and anticipating the birth story! I just had my second little one six weeks ago and while his birth was quick, you definitely have me beat with 3 minutes! Lol. 😉 I hope your postpartum period is blessed and beautiful. Enjoy those newborn snuggles!

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  13. Amanda May 27, 2015

    Wow! I thought our birth story was crazy having delivered 7 minutes after arriving to the birth center but mama you are a rock star! Can’t wait for part 2!

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  14. Faith May 31, 2015

    I can’t wait to hear this birth story! Thank you for linking up at Mommy Moments last week. This post was the top viewed link and will be featured in this week’s link up. Congratulations on your sweet boy!

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