It's a Girl!

She's here! Alayna Louise arrived January 5, 2008 at 3:21 p.m. She weighed 7 lbs. 8 oz. and was 19 inches long. Quite the little miracle she is, with perfect fingers and toes, and a head full of hair that makes mom proud!

A little about the delivery....
Jarin and I had taken Caden to the Family Museum Saturday a.m. and on the way home, I started to get a block in my vision. Jarin suggested that I call the doctor, to which I replied, "call the crotch doctor for an eye problem, are you kidding?" Needless to say I was a complete brat, but finally gave in. The doc suggested I drink some water, take tylenol and lie on my left side. Not 15 minutes later, my water broke, and off we went to the hospital. We arrived with Cade in tow only to find out that I was already 7 cm dilated. It was then, when they told me I was too late for an epidural, that I started to freak! Within an hour and a half after arriving, and four strong pushes, she was born!

Happy New Year!

There is definitely no chance for an little extra tax deduction this year -- sorry Jars! I think that the baby has realized that it is warmer inside than what this bitter Jan weather has to offer. You can't really blame him or her, can ya?

We visited the doctor yesterday, and he said that baby is "way down there"! I probably could've told him that, but I guess that is what we pay them the big bucks for :) I've had lots of contractions, now, but they aren't in regular intervals so we keep waiting. My guess is that we won't get through the weekend, but this little one keeps surprising me every day.

I've decided that at this rate the child will probably come out weighing more than Caden who is 28 lbs, you know! It'll be good for him though -- the boy could use a run for his money!

Hopefully the next picture is of the sweet baby's face...