Alea Jenette Kinnardborn on Good Friday, March 21, 2008 @ 5:46 p.m.
weighing in at 9 lb 12 oz
21 3/4" long
Mom, Dad & baby are doing fine.
I usually go to BJ & Anjie's house on Thursdays. I had to work, so I stopped by around 9:30 -9:45 p.m. to find that Anjie was having contractions. Her grandma, Rosie, was there. About an hour later Anjie's mom & stepfather came over. I took Rosie home and then went to my house. Brandon called around 8 a.m. to say they were at the hospital and had been there since 4 a.m.Look at all that hair. She's only a few minutes old here.
I got dressed, went to their house, let Rocco out for a bit and then off to the hospital I went. Arrived around 9 a.m. I had to work for someone on the day shift. I was able to leave work around 2:15 to find that BJ had gone home to let Rocco out. 35 minutes later BJ was back at the hospital. Whew! I was worried Anjie was going to have the baby while he was gone. 8-9 cm going to the 10 cm mark could go pretty quickly. The next couple hours were very long. The contractions seem to be coming harder and quicker. I have been in the labor room before with my daughter, Tam-e. As in those times, I watched Anjie intently. I wanted to cry but I controlled my emotions....I'm going to be a grandma again. :)
I got dressed, went to their house, let Rocco out for a bit and then off to the hospital I went. Arrived around 9 a.m. I had to work for someone on the day shift. I was able to leave work around 2:15 to find that BJ had gone home to let Rocco out. 35 minutes later BJ was back at the hospital. Whew! I was worried Anjie was going to have the baby while he was gone. 8-9 cm going to the 10 cm mark could go pretty quickly. The next couple hours were very long. The contractions seem to be coming harder and quicker. I have been in the labor room before with my daughter, Tam-e. As in those times, I watched Anjie intently. I wanted to cry but I controlled my emotions....I'm going to be a grandma again. :)Alea is getting a bath and a shampoo. Lots of hair to get clean. 1 - 1 1/4" long.
When the time came that Anjie was going to deliver, I asked BJ if I could stay. Of course, he asked Anjie if it would be ok. At that point in time, she didn't care about anything. She just wanted to get the baby out! I sat quietly in the corner. With every push, I was pushing with her. The Dr. arrived. He was a very quiet man. I'm not so sure he ever said one word. I was probably too focused to even notice if he did.
When the time came that Anjie was going to deliver, I asked BJ if I could stay. Of course, he asked Anjie if it would be ok. At that point in time, she didn't care about anything. She just wanted to get the baby out! I sat quietly in the corner. With every push, I was pushing with her. The Dr. arrived. He was a very quiet man. I'm not so sure he ever said one word. I was probably too focused to even notice if he did.Final rinse.
As Anjie pushed, you could see the head crowning (lots of hair showing), BJ said it looks like a girl! (Remember, none of us knew if it were a girl or a boy.) Finally, the head was out. The dr. worked to get the shoulder out and then here came the baby! It's a GIRL!!! Tears came to our eyes. It was so exciting.
As Anjie pushed, you could see the head crowning (lots of hair showing), BJ said it looks like a girl! (Remember, none of us knew if it were a girl or a boy.) Finally, the head was out. The dr. worked to get the shoulder out and then here came the baby! It's a GIRL!!! Tears came to our eyes. It was so exciting.Proud Daddy showing off his little girl after her bath.
The miracle of birth is so awesome.
The miracle of birth is so awesome.
Mommy & baby have been moved to a private room where Alea is enjoying sucking on her thumb.
9:30 p.m.
9:30 p.m. The last picture of the day.
Congratulations BJ & Anjie on your new arrival!
She's a cutie!
5 comments:
She is beautiful...
There is no greater miracle!
love to all...
I had to come back for another peek. She is so cute.
Hope everyone is doing great!
Marty....she is beautiful! Congrats...I saw your comments on my blog and got so excited...I didn't know you blogged....I am going to put your's on my links...so I can check up on you often!
Joy, Debi
Debi...My daughter has been a blogger for a little while now. Just recently I decided to start a blog myself. Wasn't sure I really wanted to keep it up, but I have had fun with it so far. It's a nice way to keep up with the family, especially the ones who are not local. Like my daughter Tam-e. I go to yours every so often to catch up on you. (Usually before you send an "update" notice.)
Take care.
Leslie....I stopped by BJ & Anjie's last night for a little while. Every day the baby changes. BJ thinks I'm nuts, but they do. I watched Anjie change her diaper. That girl is so long.......makes me wonder how tall she'll be when she grows up. I held her until it was time to eat. I have to get the mind set I have a grandchild close by. I'm not use to that.
Everyone is doing great!
How are you doing with your leg? Are you out of the cast?
Love you
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