10/26/2025
1 week with Ava James.
This post is a little late… but cut me some slack — I’ve got twice as many kids as I did a week ago, and let’s just say time management isn’t my strong suit right now.
On 10/19 at 12:38 a.m., God blessed us with a healthy, determined little girl — Ava James— delivered by a healthy, determined Maggie.🙏🏻
Maggie’s labor lasted around 14 hours, and I’ll be honest — about 3/4 of the way through, I started to lose hope. Progress felt slow, and I was convinced we were headed for another C-section. Both the end of the world, but I knew that wasn't what Maggie wanted. But thankfully, Maggie’s determination runs deeper than mine.
Just when I was feeling the most discouraged, something shifted. Both Maggie and Ava seemed to find this extra gear — growing stronger with every push. Ava’s heart rate was humming, Maggie dug in even deeper, and before I knew it… there she was. ❤️
It was beautiful, terrifying, and miraculous all at once. (Also confusing — I’m still not entirely sure how that tiny human came out of that situation. 😅)
Watching Maggie fight through every moment with so much strength and grace was the most inspiring thing I’ve ever witnessed. I’ve never been prouder to be her husband or to be Ava’s dad. We are so incredibly blessed. ❤️