Here are some pictures of our new little Claire Jane! We finally decided on a name for her! Claire....because we like it (especially Jeff!) and Jane after my grandma (it's her middle name)!
She is such a sweet little thing. It is so fun to hold and snuggle a tiny little baby again...it's been a long time! The kids are really good with her. Chloe especially loves to hold her.
The labor with her was not too bad. I went to the hospital at about 5:45 am on Wednesday and she was born at 11:47. My contractions when I got there hurt, but were manageable. As they got more intense, I decided I remembered all the pain I went through with Chloe and Caleb without an epidural and wasn't too sure I wanted to do it again so I opted for the epidural. I got it I think about an hour before she was born. I was worried because it took a while to start working, but once it did it was so nice. The delivery was much more calm. Although, with the calmness I was able to think more about the fact that I was sitting there totally exposed with my mom and Jeff there...unfortunately that's the only way to do it! Everyone always says when you're pregnant, your modesty goes out the window and you don't care....well I still care!! :) And this time I could think about it! Luckily, she was out in two pushes....super fast!
She cried pretty quickly, which was a big relief because she was pretty blue. So they took her to the table and put some oxygen by her nose and rubbed her. I was kind of sad though because I didn't get to hold her for about 10 or 15 minutes....but she's healthy and that's what matters most!
She weighed 8 pounds even and is 19 inches long. At her doctor appointment today she weighed 7 pounds 6 ounces (which is what Chloe weighed when she was born). We're so happy that she's here and I'm so glad that my mom was able to be here to experience it with us! I really missed having the rest of my family here with us. That's hard for me. I wish we weren't so far away so that people could come visit and meet her when she's still tiny. It's not the same at all, but at least we have webcams and digital cameras so they can see her.
Right after she was born....
Later the day she was born. In the nursery, they gave her a bath and styled her hair with a cute little pink bow....
One day old..... 
Today (two days old) She was awake for a while this morning. It's fun to see her eyes opened up.......
These are from Jeff! He tried to be so sly by telling me he had to "go make a phone call" at the hospital, but wouldn't tell me who it was he was calling! I always figure out his surprises...he's not the slyest guy, he could have at least come up with a story about someone he had to call, but I still am thankful...even if I know what's coming before it gets there!
These are from Jeff! He tried to be so sly by telling me he had to "go make a phone call" at the hospital, but wouldn't tell me who it was he was calling! I always figure out his surprises...he's not the slyest guy, he could have at least come up with a story about someone he had to call, but I still am thankful...even if I know what's coming before it gets there!
