We scheduled our induction for July 10th at 6:30 in the morning. We arrived at the hospital not really sure what to expect except that we weren't leaving until Carolyn Jo was in our arms. We got settled in our room then started pitocin and broke my water right away. Once I was given the epidural around 9:00am, labor was much more enjoyable and moved very quickly. Our family, who were all in town already (big plus of the induction), stopped in to see us. We checked around 11:30 to see how things were going and to everyone's surprise we were ready to push. This was the most exciting part! Seth and I were literally giddy to meet her! We pushed for an hour and 15 minutes and then at 12:47pm got to see the most beautiful baby girl. They placed her on my chest and it was truly love at first sight! To say I was overwhelmed with emotions was an understatement. Soon after, the receptionist came in our room and asked us if we wanted to give a report to the crowd in the waiting room that was oh so patiently waiting!
We spent the next two days at the hospital visiting with family and friends and thanking the good Lord for blessing our lives with sweet Carolyn Jo!
Our welcoming crew!
Coming home finally!
To see more and the most updated pictures of our sweet baby girl, check out our flickr account here!
