4.23.2009

Welcome Home BABY!!!

Some anonymous person left this in our front yard for us and it was very sweet! We have never had this done for us before, so a BIG "Thanks" goes out to you whoever you are...it put a smile on our faces and made this moment even more special!


I went in to be induced Tuesday morning & had them hold off on breaking my water (I was hoping that the PIT would help the contractions I had been having on my own be more real, but it wasn't working out that way) and the labor wasn't progressing as quickly as we would've liked so eventually they broke the water and 3 hrs later we had our baby! It turns out that Laney had a bowel movement in the womb and after her head came out I had to stop pushing so that they could suction her and then after she came out I couldn't hold her until the NICU nurses had looked her over and I am grateful that she didn't inhale it and that she is healthy and happy! I went through transition and pushing her out in about 25 minutes! If you count the labor from when my contractions were regular with the PIT then it was abt. 7 hrs. of labor, but if you count from the water being broken considering I was still really only a 4 then it was 3 hrs.

My personal labor and delivery entourage! 2 on the left were GREAT nurses and the awesome lady on the right is my personal friend and hired doula!

The most important part of my Labor & Delivery entourage and best friend that puts a little bit of the cuteness in our kiddos :)...Tyson!

The morning of having Laney before the kids went to school we all gave our hugs and had a family prayer for me and the baby. All the kids were cheerful and excited at the thought that they would soon see their baby sister! Chad said "Now I have bragging rights at school cause we are FINALLY having Laney today!" Alyssa and Bria rubbed my tummy for the last time and Heath gave kisses and hugs (probably not really understanding what was going on) and then we were off!

It has been great to watch all the kids enjoy their new sister, though Heath wanted NOTHING to do with her at first and insisted that Bria hold her and he do his own thing. He came back the next day and we were able to convince him that it was alright to hold her and he did and enjoyed it! Thank goodness! I hope he starts to be more into her when we are back home.

Chad kept saying that she was the cutest thing ever, so pretty and perfect and wanted to hog her all to himself, earlier in the week he said he would think she was alright, but I informed him that he would be wrapped around her pinky in no time, and boy is that already true! :)

Alyssa has the mothering down really well and is quickly becoming a pro at holding her. She also sang while rocking her and is just a natural!

Bria wanted her ALL for herself and was sad that she had to share. She even cried when it was time for her to leave because she wanted another turn. They all were not happy about having to go home without us and baby Laney!
Needless to say I am HAPPY that she is out and healthy! It truly is a miracle and we feel GREATLY blessed to have another beautiful child of God in our home!


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25 comments:

hope said...

How sweet and fun, the growth of a family. Congratulations. They are all beautiful!

Mike and Carrie said...

I can catch a resemblance to Marie's babies in the pictue with Tyson. BEAUTIFUL! I love the first photos with brothers and sisters.

Kim Mayfield said...

She is such a doll! I'm so happy for you that she is here, safe and sound!

Rebekah said...

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Quincy Sorensen said...

What a lovely post! I love all the details and pictures. I love the one of you kissing Laney. I agree with Carrie's comment, too. We are so happy for your beautiful family. Congratulations!

Wayne said...

what a cute cute baby.
Congrats!!

one of the cutest photo fridays Ive ever seen

Amy said...

Aww such cute photos. The labor sounds like it went well and lucky girl to have such a great entourage! I loved hearing all the sweet stories about your other kids meeting their new sister.

Wendyrful said...

She is absolutely adorable!!! And You Sharon were amazing! Thank you for letting me be a part of your special day. It was a privledge!

Wayfaring Wanderer said...

You must be SUPERWOMAN......finding time to blog!?!?!

Congratulations :) She is adorable!

kmmclain said...

She is beautiful. I'm glad everyone is happy and healthy.

snbjork said...

Congratulations, again!!! She is just beautiful and looks so healthy.

By the way, Sharon, you have such great hair. So shiny and beautiful.

Sneaky Momma said...

Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful daughter!

Lisa said...

Big Congrats! She is adorable!

The Happy Haynie Family said...

Congratulation! She is beautiful...you have such a cute family.

Beckie said...

Congratulations on another BEAUTIFUL baby!! She is so adorable!
yay!!

Emily said...

Nothing is sweeter than welcoming a new baby. She's gorgeous, just like the rest of your children. Oh, and I LOVE her name.

Carrie and Troy Keiser said...

Awwwwwwww congrats! Babies there is nothing to compare!

CC said...

Welcome to the world Laney!

Dahnelle said...

Congratulations!!! She is precious.:)

Sarah (and a few others) said...

She is so perfect!!! I love it that Chad is already smitten. I don't blame him- I already miss her and I just got to hold her for a few minutes!

lisaschaos said...

Congratulations! I just knew you'd have another family member by now. :)

karen said...

Oh. She is a Horrocks. I cannot wait to meet her. We have family in town and I am a little short on time. I will be over shortly. She is precious.

Momisodes said...

She is so precious! What a beautiful set of photos. So glad that everyone is happy and healthy.

Congratulations!

Julie said...

Congratulations!! So glad that everything went well & you are both doing great! Wonderful pics & beautiful little girl!

Tiaras said...

MANY CONGRATS _ SHE IS GORGY!

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