Our Baby

Our little baby, Lainey Cathryn Harris, arrived on Thursday, April 24th, at 12:35 p.m. She weighed 7 lbs. 3 oz. and was 20 inches long. She is completely precious and we are loving her to pieces.

I went into labor on the 23rd between 2-3:00 p.m. Not knowing what contractions "felt like", I wasn't sure what exactly was going on. I just knew that I was feeling differently...and in some pain. So finally, at 10:30 p.m., we headed to the hospital in the midst of a giant rainstorm. I was having contractions about 7-8 minutes apart, so I wasn't sure if they were going to let me stay at the hospital or not. Thankfully, at about 2:o0 a.m., they decided it was okay to let me stay. At that point I was in some serious pain but had barely (and I mean barely!) dilated. They started Pitosin and everything started rolling. I guess I had the epidural around 6 something? I have no idea...it's amazing how my sense of time completely flew out the window. It's still out there, I think... ;) Anyway, family started arriving around 9:30 or so and then at 12:35, little Lainey was born! We enjoyed many visitors at the hospital and the little girl was a very happy and cooperative hostess. Thank you to everyone who came by for a visit!

We got home yesterday, Saturday, and are trying to settle in here. It's been a long night but I am sure I'm not the first first-time mom who's said that. I'm posting a few pictures for now but I'm sure I'll post more when I have time. :) She's adorable - I think she looks like Ben!