Addison Rae

Yes, we had our baby! It's been a CRAZY 2 weeks but we have been having so much fun. We've had lots of family coming and going. We celebrated the 4th, and even had Addison's baby blessing. It's so special having so many family members that love us and love Addison. I have lots of pictures to post but for now, it's all about her birth.

I feel like such a bad mom putting off blogging about our cute little peanut, but honestly, I have been choosing sleep or time with my family over my blog. I really do want to shout from the roof tops about Addison and how perfect she is. And I'm sure, with many, many more blog post coming, you'll get sick of hearing just how perfect she really is!

Monday, June 20th, my doctor wanted to gel my cervix. I hadn't dilated or thinned out at all. The gel didn't do a darn thing....like put me into labor! On Tuesday, the next day I was scheduled to be induced at noon. Tuesday morning I got a call from the hospital saying there was no way they could get me in that day. So, I was pushed back to Wednesday morning at 7:30am.

7:30am June 22nd, 40 weeks and 4 days!

YAY! Today was the day.

Getting things started, obviously the contractions aren't bad from the looks of this picture. I had been on pitocin for a few hours when I got up to use the bathroom. While in the bathroom my water broke. When I got back in bed my contractions were out of control. I have no idea how women give birth naturally. No really, I don't! My epidural could not have come faster, and it was the best thing ever. I was able to relax and even get a little sleep before I started to push.

After my water broke and my epidural was in place, it was only a matter of hours before it was time to meet our little Addison. Everything happened so fast. I pushed for about 15 minutes before the doctor came in, and then for another 15 until out came our little girl. My doctor laid her on my chest and there she stayed. It was one of the best experiences of my life.

Seeing my children for the first time is unforgettable.

The minute she was laid on my chest I knew she wasn't very big. I guess I was expecting a little bigger with her being 4 days late! She is just a little peanut!

This was another experience that I will never forget. Molly and Elley meeting Addison for the very first time. Elley walked into the hospital room and didn't even say hi to me. She said, "where's the baby?!" As you can tell from those great big smiles, they love their new sister! A few weeks later they still love her. Every morning they come into my room and without saying good morning to me they ask to hold Addison.

Addison meeting a few of her cousins. Louden, Macey, and Gavin

Macey is going to be the best cousin ever!

I just can't get enough of how happy Molly and Elley are to have a new little sister. Their smiles are just priceless!

Addison's first bath




After a quick overnight stay at the hospital, I was so ready to come home. I wanted my own bed, my own food, my house, and for my family to be all together!

We waited for what seemed like a long time for this little girl! She is all that I could of asked for and more. We love her more than words can express. She is just perfect in EVERY way!