Andrea Dekker

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Welcome to the World, Simon John!

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He’s here! 

Dave, Nora, and I are ecstatic to introduce you to the newest member of the Dekker family…

Simon John!

He was born yesterday (3/4/14) at 11:52 — less than two hours after getting to the hospital AND right on his due date!

He weighed in at 8 pounds 11 ounces and measured 22″ long.

Sheer perfection!

And take a look at those lips and that cute button nose…

I’ll share lots more details in future posts, but for all of you who were waiting in anticipation for his name to be announced on the blog, I’ll just tell you that he’s named after Dave’s Grandpa (Simon) and Dave’s Dad (John).

So both of our kiddos first names are after a great-grandparent and both of their middle names are after a grandparent. And yes, his name fits all my “baby name requirements“!

Thanks so much for your thoughts and prayers thus far… we feel loved!

Now the fun begins!

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  2. Shelly says

    Oh my goodness! He’s gorgeous. A big congratulations to Dave, Andrea, and Nora on this new addition. Thanks for sharing him with us. 🙂

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  4. Nuria says

    Congratulations!!! Follow your maternal instint this time.This is the advice that the pediatrician gave to my mother and she gave to me!!! Nobody knows their own children better than a mother!!!
    Hope you enjoy this baby !!!

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  6. susie says

    See, he is already following your time schedule… born on his due date! 🙂 He is going to be great! He is so cute, glad you didn’t have to wait!

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  14. Angie says

    Congratulations to the Dekkers!! I am so excited for all of you! Simon is, indeed, perfect! Thank you ,Andrea, for sharing this time with us. I look forward to watching Simon grow up and Nora’s interaction with him. She looks so happy to be a big sister! Love you all!!!!!

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  19. Nicole Church says

    Simon John looks absolutely precious! Thank you for sharing—I hope everything went well and you’re feeling good too. Everyone looks so happy!!! I am thrilled for you and look forward to hearing about your journey & insights ahead with two little ones. Blessings to you and your growing family!

    God’s Peace,
    Nicole

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  22. Arlene says

    Congratulations! What a beautiful baby and a beautiful name too. Praise God from whom all blessings flow.

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  25. Barbara Long says

    Congratulations! What a cutie-pie! Hope you get to see that angelic little sleepy face often.

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  26. Catherine says

    congratulations! you already look a lot more relaxed! I had my second 8 weeks ago and I find all the baby care to be so much easier than with the first…I’m just so much more relaxed and confident! I sincerely wish you the same experience with Simon… But expect your first born to be a little more demanding! hehe!

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  27. Evie says

    Awwwwww, Congratulations to the Dekker Family! Nora is such a happy big sister, and Simon is wonderful!

    Born on his due date!! OK! I think Simon LIKES SCHEDULES!!! 😉

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  32. Jen T says

    Yay! Congrats on Simon’s arrival and on no longer being pregnant (I am the same way as you when pregnant)! Prayers that he is a fabulous sleeper!

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