Sunday, March 15, 2009

Baby Wil Shan-Yi Shaffer has arrived!

















Wil Shan-Yi Shaffer arrived on 3-10-09 at 3:38 AM. He was 8 lbs. 4 oz and 19 inches long. He was born via C-section. My water broke on 3-9 at 10:15 am at the dr.'s office, so we were in the hospital about 1:30. They started pitocin (sp?) about the same time. Nothing was progressing all evening. Then about 1:30 am, Wil's little heart beat dropped, which was very scary. The Dr's stopped contractions and started me on pitocin again about 3 am. Right away, his little heart beat dropped again, so off to the OR we went. Once Daddy got scrubbed in, the surgery started. I don't remember much of anything because I was so nervous, I got some extra drugs. I do remember Alex's voice asking me to look at Wil, and all I saw was a little hat (the cutest hat I've ever seen!)


We are happy to report that everyone is healthy and doing well! Leo has been amazing through all of this! He is so sweet and nice to his little brother! Wait until you see the videos - oh my goodness! (one won't load, I'll have to shorten it and post later)


We need a blog-over, but I just haven't had time (any volunteers???) But we are so excited to introduce our latest addition, Wil! By the way, next March 10th is a NO NEW KIDS black-out day for the Shaffers! Please don't even ask if another is on the way :-)


We love all of you, thanks for keeping up with our story and for your friendship and support!

9 comments:

Rydley said...

Oh, could you all be any cuter or happier looking??? Wil is adorable. Love that Leo is such a sweet big bro! Huge congrats!

Kathy said...

Beautiful, just beautiful! Congratulations, Katie...

Beth said...

Glad to hear that everyone is doing so good!! Really, could Leo be any cuter singing to his new little brother?? ADORABLE!!!! CONGRATS

Lori said...

AHHHHH!!! Wil is soooo adorable and I absolutely LOVE the photo of Leo holding Wil!! Thank you so much for sharing! Congratulations on your new arrival and hugs and smooches to Leo and the new parents!

Amy Pfeiffer said...

Leo is too cute!!! Congratulations!!!
Amy Pfeiffer

Anonymous said...

So so so so precious! We are so happy for you guys and so happy that you all are healthy and strong! The video is amazing, oh my. Fabulous, well done, congrats!!!

Shana said...

Congrats Shaffer family! Wil is precious and Leo is sooo cute with him! I am crying with happiness in my heart for you guys! And 1 year to the date you brought Leo home, how spectacular is that?! Yes, I support you on "NO NEW KIDS" day next year on the 10th:)

Stefanie said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am so very happy for you all! What a beautiful family of 4. Wil is so darn precious! And Leo looks like a total natural at being a big bro! What wonderful news - congrats again!

Debberoo said...

Many congratulations, such a beautiful baby boy, lovely name and he has the bestest big brother in the world. The video is sooooo sweet, Leo is so gentle, you must be so proud of your boys.

What a beautiful family you four make.

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Timeline


January 8, 2007 Attend Adoption 101 Information Session in Mesa, AZ
January 22, 2006 - Apply for preapproval from our agencyand Taiwan
January 23, 2007 - Application for USCIS (I-600A) form submitted
January 28, 2007 - 1st Homestudy meeting
January 28, 2007 - Sign adoption contract with our agency
January 29, 2007 - Approved to adopt from Taiwan
February 1, 2007 - Clearance from state of Arizona
February 6, 2007- Maricopa application to adopt is filed
February 13, 2007 - Clearance from state of Michigan, Medical clearances, and Fingerprint invitation arrive from USCIS
February 24, 2007 - Fingerprinted for USCIS
March 11, 2007- Homestudy Complete and Court Certification from Maricopa County received
April 28, 2007 - Homestudy is translated into Mandarin
July 1, 2007 - Finally receive 171-H in the mail
July 6, 2007 - Get new case manager
July 22, 2007 - Sign adendum to contract
August 8, 2007 - Our lucky day! Referral for Lin Kai-Yi, born 6-3-06
August 8, 2007 - accept referral
August 13, 2007 - Sign Child Referral Agreement
August 23, 2007 - Paperwork arrives in Tucson
August 24, 2007 - Paperwork arrives to us
August 26, 2007 - Documents notorized (How many adults does it take to use a stamp?)
August 28, 2007 - Documents certified by AZ Sec. of State
August 29, 2007 Documents sent to TECO to be authenticated
September 4, 2007 - Documents arrive in Tucson from TECO
September 6, 2007 - Documents sent to Taiwan! YEAH!
September 10, 2007 - Update day! We receive 4 pics and a video!
October 2, 2007 - Receive word from TWCA that our hearing date is October 9, 2007 (this happened extreamly fast!)
October 9, 2007 - Keep your fingers crossed for a quick 1st ruling (even better yet, keep your fingers crossed for a final ruling!)
October 11, 2007 - October updates are here!
October 19, 2007 - Receive more pictures and videos from Ray's visit to Taiwan!
November 5, 2007 - November updates are here!
December 2, 2007 - December updates are here! Can't believe there has been no news all month!
December 13, 2007 - FINALLY! Word of our First Ruling! Yippeee! It happened on Dec. 13th in Taiwan (yesterday here)
January 4, 2008 - January updates
February 4, 2008 - February updates
February 28, 2008 - Leaving for Taipei!!!
February 29, 2008 - Arrive in Taipei!
March 4, 2008 - Gotcha Day! Can you even believe it!?!?!?
March 5, 2008 - FINAL RULING FINALLY FINALLY FINALLY! (by the way, our paperwork says the final ruling was issued December 24th!)
March 6, 2008 - First AIT appointment
March 7, 2008 - VISA DAY!
March 10, 2008 - Leave for home!
March 10, 2008 - Arrive home with our boy!!!!!!!!!!!
July 5, 2008 - Find out about Wil's arrival!
March 10, 2009 - Wil Shan-Yi Shaffer is born at 3:38 am 8 lbs. 4 oz. 20 inches long