Being pregnant around Christmas time is a bit stressful. You just do not want a Christmas baby. So when my doctor offered to induce me on the 20th I just had the feeling to wait- everybody thought I was crazy.
So we went about our Christmas with the Roberts like it was any other Christmas. Christmas Eve I didn't sleep at all- I was up all night! Christmas Day I was having horrible contractions all day. We went and saw Invictus and by the time we got home I was in so much pain. I decided to get in the tub to see if that helped. Jared called labor & delivery to see what we should do. They told us if they got worse to come in. I only lasted five more minutes and we made our way. I called my sister who was in Cedar City for Christmas and my parents who were in Bear Lake and told them to head to the hospital.
We got to the hospital and I was dilated to a 6-when Monday I was only dilated to 3. I was admitted at 8:30 pm and I was determined to not have her on Christmas day. So nothing to help me quicken the labor-no breaking my water--not having it at all.
I received the epidural which made things so much more bearable.
They finally broke my water at 11 and I went from an 8 to a 10 in 30 minutes.
I started pushing at 1 a.m. and she arrived at 3:42 a.m. December 26th-right on her due date.
I was exhausted but so excited to see my little girl.
She was so perfect and cute.
And Jared was immediately wrapped around her little finger.
8 lbs 8 oz of cuteness
Our little family
My sisters and mom outside our door when they heard the baby cry.
Jared gave the first bath. She was perfectly content being all cleaned up.
My mom and Hallee. "Nana" as we now call her, is obsessed with Hallee..
Aunt Lexi
Auntie Tara
Grama and Grandpa Roberts
Hallee got all dressed up to go home.We were so ready to be home.
On our way out of the hospital
Hallee is a very good baby.
She's so sweet.
I think I'll keep her.
We are very much in love with this little girl.
15 comments:
yay! congrats!
Fabulous! Perfect! Beautiful! She looks like and angel. I am so happy for all three of you.
Oh she is beautiful - you are beautiful and what a great job! I know it is a lot of work and you did it! Now the fun begins.....
She is beautiful! Congrats!
She is GORGEOUS! And Lauren you look FABULOUS for just having her. Congrats to your little family :) Glad Hallee got here safe
Oh Lauren - she is adorable! I just love her little face... congrats! I am so happy for you guys!
Hallee is too cute! I can't believe how big she was, ya poor thing! But what matters is that she is here and you're both healthy and both beautiful! Love you Lauren! Way to go! You're going to be the best mom and Jared will be the best dad! Congrats!
She is so precious! I love her little whisps of hair. I couldn't believe such a big baby came out of little you!! Nice job girl! The first little while you are so sleep deprived its insane, but your body will adjust to the tired;) I have a gift for her so let me know when you're ready for people to visit.
Aimee
p.s. that pic of your mom clapping made me tear up!
I woke up this morning wondering if you had pictures! She is beautiful! Congratulations! Way to hold out till the 26th! I can't wait to hold her!
I am so in love with that little girl too! I am so glad she is here!
Oh my gosh, so cute! I can't wait to see her in person! Maybe this weekend?
Hurray!! I am so happy for you guys. HOw exciting. She looks adorable:)
I have to admit I started crying when I read this. I am just so happy for you and Jared. It's fun to relive that moment of when your little girl enters the world and complete changes your life for the better. You really can't understand that perfect love until you hold your child in your arms. Isn't it a miracle?
She is beautiful. She is perfect...
Congratulations! What an adorable little girl! We are so excited for you guys! We are looking forward to more pictures... they change so quickly! Cherish every minute cause they really do grow way too fast!
Congratulations to both of you! She is so beautiful! Can't wait to meet her!
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