Olivia arrived in the middle of the night and we are sure grateful she is here. My water broke and it was a feeling of elation as I knew that I was done being pregnant. That the long wait for her was over. I was shaking from start to finish. Not sure if that is because I knew what was coming or because my body was just done. My mom hurried over and we left for the hospital. We had to get two doses of penicillin in before she came so they tried to slow me down the best they could. An early epidural only got half my body...so the labor just kept coming. Plenty fast. We barely got the second dose in after the request to just squeeze it in as fast as they could. My arm burned away, but the moment she could be born we got her here quick. She was blue as can be with the cord around her neck twice. They pinked her up after way too long and she is doing great now. 7 lbs 5 oz 19 inches long. Perfect.
Could Molly look any more excited? She is so excited. She totally gets it and is a great older sister. She thinks the umbilical cord thingy is gross. She's told me that a couple of times.
Garrett has been especially sweet with his little sister. He is the one that told us it was a girl. He is the one that knew we were pregnant before we told him. He has held her for over an hour...having me switch her from arm to arm. He told me it was no problem for him to hold her, "It's easy."
We are a family of 6. Wow. That sure seems like a lot to me. Hansen is doing much better today and has had the roughest adjustment so far. He's not sure what everyone is so excited about. And gets mad cause he wants to hold her and walk around with her. He helped today change a diaper and was very proud of himself. So hopefully that continues. I figure 4 will be a piece of cake as long as Sam never goes back to work and my Mom comes and cooks dinner for us every night and helps read books and put kids to bed. No problem.
The peace the newborn brings is unique and to be fully enjoyed. The joy that comes with not being pregnant anymore is too hard for me to describe. We are so grateful for out little family. Olivia is an amazing addition and is such a good little thing. She acts just like she did inside of me...roller...groover...not a kicker and crazy thing...just sweet...and patient...she will have to be to make it as number 4 in this family. :-)
Olivia arrived in the middle of the night and we are sure grateful she is here. My water broke and it was a feeling of elation as I knew that I was done being pregnant. That the long wait for her was over. I was shaking from start to finish. Not sure if that is because I knew what was coming or because my body was just done. My mom hurried over and we left for the hospital. We had to get two doses of penicillin in before she came so they tried to slow me down the best they could. An early epidural only got half my body...so the labor just kept coming. Plenty fast. We barely got the second dose in after the request to just squeeze it in as fast as they could. My arm burned away, but the moment she could be born we got her here quick. She was blue as can be with the cord around her neck twice. They pinked her up after way too long and she is doing great now. 7 lbs 5 oz 19 inches long. Perfect.
Could Molly look any more excited? She is so excited. She totally gets it and is a great older sister. She thinks the umbilical cord thingy is gross. She's told me that a couple of times.
Garrett has been especially sweet with his little sister. He is the one that told us it was a girl. He is the one that knew we were pregnant before we told him. He has held her for over an hour...having me switch her from arm to arm. He told me it was no problem for him to hold her, "It's easy."
We are a family of 6. Wow. That sure seems like a lot to me. Hansen is doing much better today and has had the roughest adjustment so far. He's not sure what everyone is so excited about. And gets mad cause he wants to hold her and walk around with her. He helped today change a diaper and was very proud of himself. So hopefully that continues. I figure 4 will be a piece of cake as long as Sam never goes back to work and my Mom comes and cooks dinner for us every night and helps read books and put kids to bed. No problem. 
The peace the newborn brings is unique and to be fully enjoyed. The joy that comes with not being pregnant anymore is too hard for me to describe. We are so grateful for out little family. Olivia is an amazing addition and is such a good little thing. She acts just like she did inside of me...roller...groover...not a kicker and crazy thing...just sweet...and patient...she will have to be to make it as number 4 in this family. :-)
I love you guys!
ReplyDeleteI love that shot of your family.
ReplyDeleteOh... she is so precious! I am SO excited for you guys. Especially you. Good riddance pregnancy.
Congrats! She is beautiful and shares a birthday with my oldest. Glad you are finished being pregnant, it is such a good feeling to have that baby on the outside instead of the inside. Good luck with everything!
ReplyDeletewooohoooo! you did it, Lisa. awesome. i don't think i know anyone that dislikes pregnancy more than you. ok, maybe Chanell. at any rate, I'm so happy for you. i love the pictures of your kids holding Olivia. So sweet. So precious. Welcome baby Olivia! You have an awesome mom.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Glad she is finally here. Good luck with the next few months. Four is kinda crazy, but it does get better...cannot wait to see her!
ReplyDeleteShe is so beautiful....Congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I am so happy for you. She looks absolutely beautiful. We are coming back this summer for another internship. We need to get together!
ReplyDeleteYou look great...momma of four! I am sure you are an awesome Mom! You will definitely be busy.
ReplyDeleteYea!!!! so happy for you all. Hugs and kisses. Hope to see you when I come for Kassy's still unborn baby
ReplyDeleteCongrats Lisa! What a doll! Your kids are all so adorable. You look incredible by the way! I wish my after birth pics looked that good!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!!! I hope you and the baby are doing well. Olivia is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Lisa! She is so beautiful! I'm so happy for you that you made it through the pregnancy! You're a champ. I just checked out your blog and enjoyed all the pics. You and Sam have such a beautiful family. Olivia and the rest of the clan are so blessed to have you as their mommy! Love you!
ReplyDeleteWow Lisa, you guys are a family of 4 kids--double from when you were here. That's so great and such happy news! Congratulations!! I love your family picture. Enjoy that sweet new baby!
ReplyDeleteLisa!! Congratulations to you on your new little one, Olivia. I am so happy for you guys and finally NOT to be pregnant. I hope you are recovering ok and feeling well... considering life doesn't stop when you have 3 other kiddos to care for! That is so cool our babies are 2 says apart. Miss you all!
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