Our Blog: She has arrived!

So, baby Reilly is finally here. Those of you that like odd numbers...

9/13/09; at 1923 (or 723 pm) weight 7.13, 19 inches long...

On Sunday at 0630 in the morning my water broke. I happened to roll over much like Zack in bed and was like.. no way.. and yes way!! So, we got up and I started doing things around the house cause well, I am a midwife, and there were no contractions.. so I was being good and waiting. They kind of started around 0900 and I finally walked into the hospital around 0945 to get checked in and say hello! I was actually 3 cm!! Yeah! and got admitted. They started getting stronger and Dave my amazing Dr. came in around 1200 and was like.. ready for an epidural? I was now 4... I said well?? He goes we are really busy.. I said.. okay.. so we got that started.. very slow progress and I could really feel the contractions an hour post the epidural.. I got helped out by anesthesia with a "bolus" of meds and that totally helped... and then the contractions were cranking.. an hour later.. I was like.. holy cow?? What epidural?? I was really in pain, and anesthesia came in again... apparently, there was a huge pump malfunction... I was getting 0% medication.. So, I was in a lot of pain and anesthesia hooked me up again.. I got re-checked and thank goodness had a reason for pain.. 4 to 10 cm in 1 1/2 hours without an epidural.. :) He gave me 30 minutes to get comfortable and relax.. (thank you!!) and we pushed 9 times, and there she was.. Her birth was polar opposite Emma and Zack (his minus the water breaking).. it was amazing. Tonya and Dave were totally supportive, Reilly did great. She was pink and crying, and has taken to breastfeeding like a champ! :) Here are some photos. This is a lengthy post as we had 138 text that afternoon.. and a million visitors.. and we love you all! So, here are the photos you all requested!! Thank you for your love and support! XOXOX

Emma going to be a doctor?? Blue hands?? :)

Reilly sleeping (Finally)!

No, she won't take a bink- I already tried.. just to give my poor breasts a break...

Zack's not sure about her crying...

Zack thinks she is beautiful... he came by himself after school. It was very cute! He wants to hold her and carry her around...

Family shot.

Looking around...

My amazing nurse Tonya Kellum.. she is a GREAT friend... outstanding nurse.. she stayed with us until we delivered.. 1 1/2 hrs post her shift.. THANK YOU!!