Lindsay Claire

February 2010-L

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Lindsay Claire was born Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 10:28pm. She weighed 8lb 15oz and measured 22 3/4 inches long. Thursday, Feb 4, we thought she was coming so we went in to the hospital after 3 hours of hard contractions. But as soon as we got there they stopped, so we went home. My sisters had come up that afternoon to help me out and it was so nice to have them here. So, Friday, we took the kids to Strong National Museum of Play and I walked and walked! Saturday, my parents came up in the hope that she would come that weekend. We went to the mall for lunch at Tom Wahls and then walked for awhile!! I figured if I walked enough, she might just fall out! Then I went home and laid down for a nap. Very strong contractions woke me up and I got in the shower for some relief. After some time in there, I figured they were not stopping this time as they continued at 4 min apart. My brother-in-law, Cody, and my dad went to Walmart to get me a big exercise ball to sit and rock on. I highly recommend using one during labor. It really helps me relieve pressure and pain on my back. We went in to the hospital about 8pm so I could see how far along I was. Labor had not been that bad so I was assuming I still had a ways to go. The doctor checked and I was almost 9cm! I could not believe it but was so thankful! Then 2 hrs later, she decided to come when there was no medical pesonnel in the room! Thank God she did not feel as big as she weighed! She looks just like her brothers.

The next day, my parents brought the boys in to see her. Aaron was so excited to see his little sister. Then, he saw her and said "It's not a girl!" I asked him why and he said "Because she doesn't have long hair!" But he wanted to hold her anyway. Jordan didn't really notice her until we brought her home. Then he learned to give kisses and now just wants to kiss her all the time. The boys are really good with her. She is a pretty good baby! We are still not used to all the pink in the house!