New Baby

On Sunday, Elaine comes to me after church and says, "I've been having contractions about every 10 minutes." Elaine has been induced every time up until now, so it really is a new experience for us. After getting home, Elaine decided to eat dinner before going in to the hospital to see if she really was in labor or not. With the flood, traffic was a big concern. Sunday night, the traffic was pretty calm. We got to the hospital at about 7 pm with contractions about 6 to 7 minutes apart. Every other sentence out of Elaine's mouth was, "I want an epidural now." That was her other concern, that the anesthesiologist wouldn't make it.  We met the on call Dr. Billings.  Elaine also had a nice conversation with our nurse Jamie, who just lost her home in the flood and was living in her mother-in-laws basement for the next couple of months.  The anesthesiologist came quickly and finished the epidural by 9:15.  By this time, Elaine was fully dialated and effaced.  This is Elaine after her epidural... very happy. 

Dr. Billings finished up a c-section, then rushed to our room. 2 contractions later, Emily was born at 10:11.

She almost a full pound heavier than our other kids.
Happy Dad! I must admit, I'm extremely happy and love our new bundle of joy.

Ben quickly adjusted to the fact that he didn't get a baby brother.  He always wants to help, even with stinky diapers or when she is crying.

Ashlee always wants to help too... even with stinky diapers.  She is so excited to be a big sister.

Family Photo

Mara was shocked that Emily was smaller than her baby doll.

Sleepy Daddy...

Sleepy Mommy...