Justin snapped this of Darby before leaving the house this morning…
Morgan and Paige meeting their brother for the very first time:
Morgan was super excited, Paiger wasn’t quite sure what to think:
Then daddy heads back to the nursery with baby brother to get him cleaned up, weighed in, etc.
I shot this picture just as the nurse was discovering that he must be related to his Mommasissy… the baby has a great big brain!
Snoozing in the room with his momma…
I am not sure if Justin took this picture before or after surgery… but there’s the momma!! So proud of you Darby!!!!! You are amazing!
I know Darby was soooo grateful for all the prayers today… tomorrow she will likely be more uncomfortable… please pray that she won’t be in too much pain!
Anonymous
June 30, 2008 at 7:57 pmCongrats!! Wonderful post. I have been checking all day.
Praying for your new family of 5 in Texas!!
Household6
June 30, 2008 at 7:57 pmCongrats!!! I love the name John. So glad you guys are okay, I was starting to worry!!
Love,
Heather
Household6
June 30, 2008 at 8:03 pmI just had to post again….he looks like one of my boys with all that dark hair….it almost makes my ovaries tingle, but not quite, HA!
Erika….are your’s tingeling….hehe
H
Pieper
June 30, 2008 at 8:09 pmWHOO HOO Darby! So happy everything went well! He is adorable, and your girls looked ever so cute coming to meet him! (loved their car sear covers, by the way)!
Take advantage of the nurses while you can, and keep that morphine clicker handy! ๐
love and hugs! ๐
Courtney
June 30, 2008 at 8:11 pmWelcome to this world Lil’ John. You have been born into one of the most incredible families who will love you immensely and have you laughing through life.
So glad baby brother and Mom are doing well. Sending tons of love from Texas! xx
Jennie-Marie
June 30, 2008 at 8:14 pmYea, he’s beautiful!!! I’m so glad everyone is doing well. Can’t wait to see more pictures. We love yall!
Tegan
June 30, 2008 at 8:16 pmI too have been checking all day for an update. Thought I would run upstairs and check before I headed for bed…so excited to see a post. Baby John is beautiful! We are so happy for you all. Thanks for sharing this little guy with us. Much Love and Prayers!!!!!!
the brown's
June 30, 2008 at 8:17 pmwhat exciting news!
so glad to hear that both baby and mama are doing well! God is good!
lindsay
June 30, 2008 at 8:24 pmOh I’m so glad I finally got to check. I’ve been without internet today and Chris just fixed it. This was the first place i checked!! Congrats! He’s wonderful! Thanks E!
Lydia
June 30, 2008 at 8:29 pmThanks Erika…I have been checking all evening and know many others have too! We are so thankful that the Stickler family is doing well and that sweet John is here. He is just beautiful! Congrats!!!
chilly
June 30, 2008 at 9:25 pmEveryone is so excited and proud of y’all. Welcome John – you’re in good hands!
Aulick Family
June 30, 2008 at 11:12 pmCONGRATS! I am so glad to hear John and Mom are doing well! He is beautiful. Darby- I will be praying for a quick recovery. – Toni
The Birds Nest
June 30, 2008 at 11:28 pmHe is absolutely adorable!! Congratulations Darby and family!! Enjoy this time of people taking care of you and get some rest.
kt
July 1, 2008 at 4:21 amyay! prayers for quick recovery & lots of sleep! love you guys!
kdurec
July 1, 2008 at 4:44 amcongratulations! he is precious! can’t wait to find out the full name. ๐
The Lane Family
July 1, 2008 at 4:53 amOh yay! I was checking all day yesterday and woke early this morning to the post! Thanks, E, we will be praying for Darby and John! Can’t wait to see the little guy and hear the whole name!
The Martin Family
July 1, 2008 at 5:00 amHe’s beautiful! I’m so glad everything went well! Please post more pictures soon!!!!
jeana
July 1, 2008 at 5:49 amwhat a precious baby boy, darby! so glad to hear everything went well!!
Shireen
July 1, 2008 at 6:12 amPRAISE THE LORD!
Erika, you’re awesome for letting us know how everything went!
John is a great name, and he looks so healthy and strong!
Darby, you are indeed a trooper, and I’m praying for you this morning to recover well and quickly and as painlessly as possible.
Congratulations!!!
Love you guys so much!
The Lynch's
July 1, 2008 at 6:16 amHe is precious! Thanks for the update, I have been checking the blog every couple of hours!! Congrats! I’m so glad everything has went well! Enjoy your new addition!
Wrights
July 1, 2008 at 6:24 amcongratulations on your sweet baby boy! praise the Lord for a healthy delivery and baby!
rebekah
Shannon, EJ and Gabe
July 1, 2008 at 6:31 amCongratulations, he’s beautiful!!!!! Glad to hear everything went well
The Nebrigs
July 1, 2008 at 6:41 amcongrats!!!! Stickler Family!!! John is precious and healthy!! Praise the Lord!!! Erika, thanks for great update and all the wonderful pictures!! I know you are a proud mamasis!!
akb228
July 1, 2008 at 6:45 amThanks for the update Erika!!! I’m so glad to hear all went well and Mom and Baby John are doing great!!! We will definitely continue to pray.
Love,
Alison
simply seleta
July 1, 2008 at 7:21 amWhat a great sister for posting all of these amazing pics. Thanks, Erika!
Welcome to the world, young John. You will be surrounded by a family full of God’s love and many, many blessings. You are one fortunate little man.
Darby, I pray that you will heal quickly and will get the recovery and rest you need [for about the next 18 years, LOL].
Three offspring, wow! I love that shot of your tummy before the hospital!
Anonymous
July 1, 2008 at 7:40 amWhat a little angel! Praise the Lord for another little miracle! So happy and proud for y’all!
Love, Alyssa
Cousin
July 1, 2008 at 7:48 amOhhh! He’s so sweet! Makes me want one even more! I’m praying for you D, for a speedy recovery. The girls look so cute! Love and miss you all!
Love,
Cousin
Ashley
July 1, 2008 at 7:56 amYea!!! I’m so glad he’s here and healthy! He looks PRECIOUS!!! We love y’all!
Natalie McGough
July 1, 2008 at 8:04 amCongratulations Darby, Justin, Morgan and Paige!!! John is so cute, from what I can tell he looks a lot like Morgan: )! I’ll be praying for a smooth recovery and transition.
erin
July 1, 2008 at 9:39 amA big congratulations to your ever growing family! Wishing you a quick recovery and a serene begining to your new life with baby John. Can’t wait to read how your girls react to his homecoming. From one mother to another, I know there is never a dull moment!
Praying for all of you from Rome
The Rauths
July 1, 2008 at 10:53 amWOO HOO!!! Our thoughts and prayers are with all five of you (and the family) as you celebrate this wonderful gift and new life.
beki
July 1, 2008 at 11:27 amAww, I’m so happy to hear that all is well!!
alston
July 1, 2008 at 11:45 amcongratulations! he is so darn cute! so glad everything went well. we’ll be thinking about you guys adjusting to life with 3!!
Abby Maddox
July 1, 2008 at 12:51 pmYEAH!!!! I am so excited! Ready to meet John in person!
Becky Brodbeck
July 1, 2008 at 1:04 pmYeah! Huge Congratulations! He is beautiful. I’ll be praying for your recovery. Love ya,B
The Hamilton's
July 1, 2008 at 1:06 pmHe is just precious!
Congrats!!
The Northcutt's
July 1, 2008 at 1:53 pmWhat a blessing! He is adorable.
David, Rachel & Drews
July 1, 2008 at 2:36 pmDarby!! It’s Rachel (Thompson) Twiford. love finding your blog today! You have one PRECIOUS family! I am so thrilled for you and your new little man…little boys are the BEST! What a blessing to read through some of your blogs…it is as if your heart is right on the page! I pray for a speedy recovery for you and that the transition is a smooth one! Would love to catch up sometime! Much love, Rachel
duchess
July 1, 2008 at 2:54 pmCongrats! Baby boys are wonderful.
Teale
July 1, 2008 at 3:03 pmCongrats… so glad to read the good news! Best wishes for a quick recovery and much happiness as a family of 5! ๐
Anonymous
July 1, 2008 at 6:31 pmErika:
We would love an update when you have a minute!
Darby’s Blog Fans
Lindsey
July 1, 2008 at 7:21 pmYeah, so excited that John is here and everyone is doing well. Thanks for guest blogging to keep us all up to date E!
Kelli :)
July 1, 2008 at 10:18 pmCongratulations on your precious baby boy! Glad everything went well! Can’t wait for another update! ๐
-Kelli
Anonymous
July 2, 2008 at 5:35 amYea!! So glad to hear everybody is doing well. He is absolutely precious!! Can’t wait to meet him! -Allyson
nurserachel
July 2, 2008 at 6:21 amCongratulations Darby and Justin!!! So glad everything went smoothly, praying for a speedy & complication free recovery! love, Rachel
Living the Happily Ever After
July 2, 2008 at 7:29 amWhat sweet pictures! Congrats to your family.
Dena
July 2, 2008 at 10:29 amHE IS GORGEOUS – just as I knew he would be!!!!
Kelly
July 3, 2008 at 1:36 pmYour family is beautiful. Congratulations on the new little one.
Tara McClendon
July 3, 2008 at 5:59 pmCongrats on such a beautiful baby boy! I know he’s been such a blessing already, and I CAN’T WAIT (hint hint) to see many, many more pictures from the last few days! Love you Sticklers!
Caroline
July 3, 2008 at 9:03 pmHope your family is doing well. I have been checking back anxiously for more pics!! Hope you are recovering well from your c/s (i had one too) and are taking your percocet as often as possible! ๐
the birth story » Urban Grace Interiors {the blog}
September 21, 2009 at 6:51 pm[…] The dress was Darby’s (a hand-me-down that I haveย just about worn out)… Darby also wore itย the day she went to the hospital to have John Martin… if you wanna compare our bellies. […]
Renee Smith
March 21, 2010 at 11:59 amDarby, your family is so precious! I’m expecting my second (just found out yesterday, and still have a couple months to make it public), but could not resist posting here. The pictures of your daughters meeting your son bring me big tears of joy. I’m so excited for my son to meet his baby brother or sister in 8ish months.