Jay took this picture of Ahnali the other day, and I think it's just fantastic! Do we have a future model on our hands? Maybe I should submit the picture in to Huggies...
Saturday, June 6, 2009
America's Next Top Model?
Jay took this picture of Ahnali the other day, and I think it's just fantastic! Do we have a future model on our hands? Maybe I should submit the picture in to Huggies...
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Baby Michael
I have finally collected my wits about me...At least long enough to post about the arrival of Michael LeGrand Stay. Michael joined our family on Sunday May 24th, 2009 (2 days overdue) at 11:28am. He weighed in at 9lbs.11oz. and 22 1/2in. long! His head was 15in. around! Did I mention that this was without any anesthetic?
That Sunday, I woke up at 6:30am to some slightly uncomfortable contractions. It wasn't anything worse than what I had been experiencing for the last month, but I thought I should monitor them anyway. The contractions went from 7-10 minutes apart to 2-3 minutes apart within the hour. We decided to call Jay's mom and she arrived at the house at 8:00. By 8:30am we arrived at the hospital.
At 9:30am, my doctor decided to break my water. I was hesitant at first, because I knew the contractions would become more uncomfortable. Luckily, I didn't feel much of a difference until about 11:00. I was having trouble concentrating through my contractions and begged for an epidural. At 11:15 the anesthesiologist came to the room but it was too late! Michael would not wait. Thirteen minutes later I was holding the precious new addition to our family!
Michael is one of the sweetest babies ever! (Of course, I may be a little biased.) He rarely fusses and is such a cuddle monster! Isn't it crazy how it seems that you'll be pregnant FOREVER and once your baby comes, it seems like they've ALWAYS been there? I'm so grateful that this sweet little boy was sent to our family. I'm grateful for a loving Heavenly Father that has entrusted us with one of his precious little spirits. I am especially grateful that we can continue to live as a family for all Eternity. I love the Gospel!
A special thanks to Amanda for being my doula, and making me hold out for the meds! (Although, I don't know if I'm likely to do it again!) And to my wonderful husband Jay for taking all the abuse. :) I love you!
That Sunday, I woke up at 6:30am to some slightly uncomfortable contractions. It wasn't anything worse than what I had been experiencing for the last month, but I thought I should monitor them anyway. The contractions went from 7-10 minutes apart to 2-3 minutes apart within the hour. We decided to call Jay's mom and she arrived at the house at 8:00. By 8:30am we arrived at the hospital.
At 9:30am, my doctor decided to break my water. I was hesitant at first, because I knew the contractions would become more uncomfortable. Luckily, I didn't feel much of a difference until about 11:00. I was having trouble concentrating through my contractions and begged for an epidural. At 11:15 the anesthesiologist came to the room but it was too late! Michael would not wait. Thirteen minutes later I was holding the precious new addition to our family!
Michael is one of the sweetest babies ever! (Of course, I may be a little biased.) He rarely fusses and is such a cuddle monster! Isn't it crazy how it seems that you'll be pregnant FOREVER and once your baby comes, it seems like they've ALWAYS been there? I'm so grateful that this sweet little boy was sent to our family. I'm grateful for a loving Heavenly Father that has entrusted us with one of his precious little spirits. I am especially grateful that we can continue to live as a family for all Eternity. I love the Gospel!
A special thanks to Amanda for being my doula, and making me hold out for the meds! (Although, I don't know if I'm likely to do it again!) And to my wonderful husband Jay for taking all the abuse. :) I love you!
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