Rylee Joy
Born on August 28th, 2010
at 4:13 AM
7 pounds, 8 ounces
20 inches long
Our little girl is finally here! She arrived on her due date and her big brother's 5th birthday! Here is the story of her amazing arrival...
My contractions started at about 3pm on August 27th, but were far apart and very sporadic. They definitely felt more intense though, which gave me an inkling that this time they were real! After a month of Braxton Hicks contractions, and a few times of being up early, ready to go to the hospital only to have them dissipate after a shower and some walking around, it was nice to feel something that felt more like the real thing :)
I went to bed that night but we were fully prepared to go to the hospital when my contractions were closer together, since they had been pretty consistent (though still far apart) through most of the evening. Around 10pm they started to pick up so I made sure my bags were all packed, and went to bed. I had already set out the kids clothes for the next morning, wrapped all of Ryder's birthday presents and had them sitting on the fireplace ready to open the next morning :) He was SO excited to open his presents on his birthday, and I wanted him to still be able to do that even if we weren't with him! My mom was all ready to make his day special in our absence...what a blessing she has been!!!
I woke up at 2AM with pretty strong contractions that were now about 10 minutes apart. I jumped in the shower and for the first time in a month, they didn't go away! In fact, I dressed pretty quickly since they began to get closer together quickly! John got dressed quickly, I said goodbye to my mom, we hopped in the car at 2:30AM and at this point they were 5 minutes a part and stronger. John called the hospital from the car and we were both getting excited...it was really happening! Our little girl was almost here!
We arrived at the hospital at 2:45AM, got checked in and by 3:30AM I was laboring in the jacuzzi tubs (my favorite place in this hospital...it's like going to the spa, they are so nice!) I was only there for 20 minutes before I knew I was going into the transition part of labor...it was almost time for Miss Rylee to make her appearance! Out of the jacuzzi tubs and back to our room we went, for a quick transition to pushing in the waterbirth tub which John is siting in front of in the picture below...
Waterbirth was new for me and I wasn't there long since she was born 5 minutes after I entered!
What a beautiful thing to hold a new little life in your arms...
She was born at 4:13, and after she ate well for the first time, Daddy held her and watched the sun rise from the 10th floor of our favorite hospital in the world...the same place where our Coley got his new ears and where Cora-bean was born.
So precious, right from the start...
A few hours later, my mom brought the rest of the clan to the hospital to visit their new baby sister...they couldn't have been more excited!
Birthday buddies!
5 years old and 5 hours old :)
Cole is SO gentile with her...it is precious!
Cora couldn't wait to get out of the stroller and hold her baby sister!
All 4 for the first time
My sweet family :)
Happy Birthday to my 5 year old boy
He said, "Mom, this is the best birthday present EVER!"
Sisters!
The first time as a family of 6!
Gramma...what a blessing she is to us :)
This is the next morning right before going home...
My pretty little princess
Home at last!!!
She is SO loved and handing all the love very well right now!
Daddy and his girls...
Rylee Joy is here andwe couldn't have done any of it without Gramma helping us every step of the way. We love you Gramma...
More stories of our transition into becoming a family of 6 will follow...
Right now we are soaking time together and with Gramma before she leaves us next week, and Daddy before his Marching band season begins this weekend.
Lord, thank you for this new precious life. Give us wisdom, Lord as we learn to love each other well in the midst of the newness of it all. We love you and we love her. You have blessed us greatly!
Congratulations Danice - she is perfect. Love the shots of Rylee meeting her siblings for the first time!
Thanks for sharing! I loved reading your story and was grinning from ear to ear with happiness for you guys! xoxo!
What an amazing story of God's goodness! Rylee Joy is beautiful. I am so happy for your whole family. Praise God for another blessing! Praying God gives you strength through this transition. May He heal you quickly and multiply your sleep.:) Love, Kim
Abundant Joy!! The love, tenderness, awe and wonder in those precious grandchildren as Rylee has finally arrived at the scene is a sight to behold. Grammie & Papa can't wait to hold that cupcake of a granddaughter :)
Beautiful!
Congratulations to all of you!
Tears in my eyes, JOY in my heart and excitement for each one of you! Thank you for posting so many wonderful pictures, they are ALL amazing! Job well done Dad and Mom, you have a beautiful family of 6. God at the center, an amazing couple, 2 boys, 2 girls, I love it! We are so happy for you! And how good is God's timing that she came before John started craziness and Ryder was blessed with the BEST gift ever. Amazing!
Hugs and Blessings!
K
Yay...she's here! Congratulations! The pictures are just adorable! :)
Yippee!!! She's here. Thanks for taking time to post pics & stories. Such joy!
How did I miss this post? Congratulations! She is absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing. I'm so glad your mom was able to be with you all.
I am just so amazed at your family picture, praise the Lord for the beauty of your smiles. Steve and I had little tears of joy as we read this story. What a joyous day. What a perfect name Rylee (Ryder, birthday boy) and Joy (for this beautiful new life!). Love to each of you and your mom ~ Debbie
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just checked today cause I remembered the due date was past.
How wonderful and such a blessing. Welcome to the world Miss Rylee!!! How God has blessed you already. your Parents are amazing and you have 2 big brothers and a big sister who loves you dearly.
Much much love and congrats to all of you!!
Missy Scudder