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Couple welcomes fourth child the first week of the new year

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Douglas and Elizabeth Shaw welcomed baby Malachi Gilbert Shaw as the New Year’s baby at Crossing Rivers Health on Jan. 3, at 9:21 p.m. He weighed 10 pounds, 13 ounces and measured 21 inches long.

The Shaws and their new baby received a basket full of goodies and gift certificates, sponsored by numerous local businesses.

By Correne Martin

A darling baby boy weighing 10 pounds, 13 ounces, and measuring 21 inches, was the 2017 New Year’s baby at Crossing Rivers Health in Prairie du Chien.

Born on Tuesday, Jan. 3, at 9:21 p.m., Malachi Gilbert Shaw is the fourth child for Douglas and Elizabeth Shaw, of Mt. Sterling. He is the grandson of Jon and Stacy Petersheim, Rising Sun; Tina and Ken Kirschbaum, Lancaster; and Kurt and Denita Shaw, Arizona.

The joyful couple shared a few moments with their sweet new arrival early Wednesday afternoon, before siblings Kolten, 4, Kylee, 2, and Micah, 1, came to greet their little brother. Malachi was delivered naturally one week before his due date, under the care of Crossing Rivers’ Family Nurse Practitioner/Midwife Terri Payne.

“We almost didn’t make it to the hospital,” Elizabeth said, noting that her newborn came quickly. “We weren’t expecting him just yet.”

Yet 16 hours after he entered the world, Malachi was asleep in his bassinet, arms above his head, and zipped snuggly into his newborn sleeper, as his parents and nurse marveled over what a handsome and big little baby he was.
“I’m not sure he can open his eyes,” his mom remarked, smiling about his cute, cherub-like cheeks.

Though the little guy’s mom, especially, was anxious to get out of her hospital room and back home, both Elizabeth and Douglas were relishing in their quiet time with this newest bundle. They both knew very well how their little ones at home would react to Malachi joining their household.

“Our oldest is gonna be 5 soon. He’s gonna be a big help,” said Elizabeth, who mainly stays home with the children but also works for Northwest Connections and cleans people’s homes.

“The other two will probably start fighting for our attention,” added Douglas, who is employed by the Crawford County Highway Department.

As they spoke and their infant was cared for by the nurse, both parents shared their gratitude for the quality of care they received at Crossing Rivers.

“The nurses are wonderful,” Elizabeth added. “The food’s good and we even saw a deer (out our window); that was cool.”

Douglas agreed and said the hospital is a beautiful place to give birth. “The rooms are very nice,” he said. This was, in fact, the couple’s first time welcoming a baby into their family at Crossing Rivers Health. Their first son was born at home and their second and third children were born at the hospital in Lancaster.

Also, to learn that Malachi was the first baby of the new year, the Shaws were excited about the title and appreciative of the gifts from local merchants. “It was a total surprise,” Elizabeth commented.

Numerous local businesses showered baby Malachi and his parents with gifts for being the first baby, including Panka Family Shoe Store, first pair of shoes; Peoples State Bank, bag of baby goodies; AmericInn, free one-night stay; Dental Associates, free dental care package; Pink’s Automotive, free oil change and vehicle inspection; Country Inn and Suites, free one-night stay; Suppz Gym, one month free fitness for parents; Courier Press, free subscription; Papa Murphy’s free family pizza; Culver’s, $20 gift card; Subway, two free footlong sandwiches; Walmart, $25 gift card; Hungry House Cafe, $10 gift certificate; Casey’s General Store, one large pizza; Coaches Family Restaurant, bucket of chicken meal; The Local Oven, $5 gift certificate; and Krachey’s BP, free car wash.

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