December 31, 2008

Halle Jean


She is here! She was born at 10:20 am on Dec. 30. She weighed 7 lb 5 oz and was 21" long. I was supposed to call the hospital between 6 and 6:30 am to see when I was supposed to go in for my induction, but instead, we were on our way to the hospital because I was definitely in labor. I almost didn't make it in time for my epidural! Contractions had started at 3 am. Kinda funny how things work out like that. And I was worried I would have to wait all day! My labor went pretty fast! I was glad.


Proud Daddy! He is so cute with her and calls her things like "sweetheart" and "princess." I love watching him with babies!




Hayden was not that impressed. I think he was just overwhelmed with all the people watching him the first time he met her. He did give her hugs, which just means that he bends over and lays his head on her tummy, but wouldn't give kisses. At least he didn't hate her. He has since warmed up and tried to share his teddy bear with her today.



She is so beautiful! And such a good baby. I can already tell that she is a lot more calm than newborn Hayden was. Or maybe it's just me that's more calm this time. :) We came home today and are just trying to get settled in. I will post the rest of the birth story later. I just wanted to make sure everyone could see pictures of her. I am going to go take a nap now. :)

20 comments:

The Butler Family said...

Congratulations, she is really cute. I hope all is going well.

Liz, Karl, Madison, Brooklyn, Aubrey and Zachary said...

yah i am so happy for you! She is beautiful! Let me know if there is anything I can do for you or if I can take Hayden again.

Shantel said...

Congrats, she's adorable! Let us know if you need anything!

Kelly A. said...

CONGRATS a million times over!! She is beautiful!!!

Tannie Datwyler said...

Hooray! She is beautiful and I am VERY excited that you went into labor on your own.

pawlyandsandy said...

Oh, I'm so happy that everything went well and that you have a beautiful baby girl now! Congrats! I hope she's the easiest baby in the world for you, you desserve it!

Laura said...

Yay for adorable baby girls! And congratulations on not being pregnant anymore. :)

Melissa and Aaron said...

Congratulations you guys! Aaron and I are both so happy for you:) She's adorable.

Anonymous said...

Yay! Congratulations! :)

Megan said...

Congratulations! She is beautiful.

Jes said...

Congrats!! Glad it went well and you are both doing well! Shes so cute! -Cant wait to meet her in person!

Anonymous said...

What a cutie! Congratulations!

Johnson Family said...

She is beautiful! Congrats and hope all goes well.

Todd and Melissa Titensor said...

She is so so pretty! Have fun dressing her up in all the cute clothes!

Katie said...

She is so cute Erin! I hope things are going well for you! We would love to play with Hayden if you need a break or something! :)

Emily Shaw said...

She's beautiful! Congrats! And lucky you too...you get to have a nice tax season this year! :) I bet Derrick is going to be rapped around her pinkie! Great job!

alias: Ender Wiggin said...

yay!!! congrats! how fun!

Ryan and Steph Dudley said...

Beautiful Girl!

emlizalmo said...

Congratulations you guys! She is so beautiful! Can't wait to see more pictures. :)

LucyLiu said...

This was my little sister's, Shanette's, birthday. That's really cool your daughter was born on December 30th. You really get to ring in the New Year in fun ways due to her birthday.
L