She has Arrived!!

Our baby girl arrived on Friday night, it was a beautiful healthy delivery and we are all doing well.

I went in early Friday afternoon because I was having severe abdominal cramping, I did not know what the heck was going on. After arriving at the hospital, my cramping stopped, but my contractions continued. Our little baby decided to give us a little scare and her heart rate dropped for about 7 minutes. Luckily she recovered well and we did not need any interventions. I was having contractions every 2 minutes, however they were not very strong, and I was not dilating. But were not letting me leave the hospital pregnant. So. . . we just kinda hung out hoping that my contractions would become stronger, and I would dilate and have this baby on my own. John and I walked the halls, and I even got to enjoy a few shows on food network before the fun began. At about 5:30pm my contractions began to become stronger, this is what I wanted... right. Yes of course. The nurse checked me, only 3 cm dilated, what the heck! I was still doing OK, as they became stronger, I had to turn the TV off, and breath through them and start to focus and relax. John and I did a few laps in the halls- that was a quick walk, because with each contraction, I had to stop and hold on to John. I began to sweat, and feel "out of it." I knew then that it was time. We went back to our room, and I told John to call the nurse in. She came in and checked me, Yup! I was ready to push with a bulging bag. However, no midwife yet, we quickly called her in. She broke my water and out came flying our beautiful baby girl!! We are so glad that everything went smoothly. We are glad baby is healthy and well.

Our first family picture. She was born at 7:32pm Friday night.

Here is my wonderful nurse and midwife.

Surprised right! I did not think I could have babies this small after Jude. She is just perfect!

Her first bath.

On Saturday morning, John brought Jude in to see his new baby sister. He was so excited. He loved to hold her, and point out her nose, mouth and eyes. He was smiling the whole time. He loves her already. It is so cute to sit and watch him.

Here we are as a family. Our first family photo as we get ready to leave the hospital.

Jude is so happy with his new little sister: Olive Marie Taylor.