Little Ruby came into the world a few weeks ago on her big sister Addison's birthday! (Dr. Jacob, my OB who delivered her has his b-day on the same day!)
I knew it was a possibility that she would be born on Addie's b-day, but never thought it would actually happen!
I knew it was a possibility that she would be born on Addie's b-day, but never thought it would actually happen!
I started laboring around 5pm the day before and decided it was the real deal a few hours later. My contractions got closer and stronger and around 11:30pm, with the contractions 2 1/2 minutes apart we decided to head to the hospital. At midnight, I was checked in and not too much later I was in a hospital room.
The labor wasn't as fast as I'd hoped - she was born at 7:01am. This time around I decided to go epidural-free, so it probably seemed longer. :) I prepared by taking a hypnobirthing class, which helped, but was still quite the challenge. Around 6:45am the dr arrived and he broke my water (not exactly approved of during the hypnobirthing method, but I was ready to be done!) and 16 minutes later Ruby was born. That's all my body was waiting for!
We are glad she's here!
The first moments after birth.
It's such a good feeling immediately after birth - the relief, the happiness, the feeling of a new baby against your chest immediately relaxing because of the contact - just joyful.
The birthday girl holding her sister!
Ella contemplating all that's happening. She's had the hardest time of anyone, but is gradually adjusting to the reality of not being the baby.
Her happy loving personality shines through in this picture.
James and Ruby - Father of three girls now!
Ruby at 1 1/2 weeks
Ella stealing a drink out my water bottle. :)
7 comments:
She's very beautiful and Congratulations!! Three girls in a row...don't know if there's anything better.
Your oldest looks like your little clone! A little Jamie.
I'm so happy for you. Enjoy every moment!
Congratulations Harwards! Ruby is adorable! And such a cute name too =). Can't believe how big Addie and Ella are getting! Hope you're getting some sleep =).
Congratulations She is beautiful. Cambrie still talks about Addie all the time and wants to call her to come play. We will definitely have to have her come over sometime soon. :)
that is the sweetest picture of Addie with Ruby!!
Congratulations! I'm glad all went well. Enjoy the new baby.
She's beautiful-- as are your other girls and YOU. You really look great! You guys have a beautiful little family. Congratulations!
Yay! Congratulations to you and James! You have the cutest little family of girls.
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