Gracie baby is here!!

We finally had our second precious girl!! Gracelyn Emma was born on July 13th at 6:42 am. She weighed in at 7 lbs. 12 oz. I was so surprised by how big she was. Belle was only 6 lbs. 3oz. That is a big difference. I went in at 12 at night to be induced. I actually went into labor right before I got there. I was so grateful because I was really torn about getting induced. I had not slept the night before, and was super tired. They gave me an epidural around 3 in the morning. It was not fun to get, but I felt so much better afterwards. I dozed a bit deliriously for a couple hours after that and then around  4:30 they checked me and my water broke. At 6 or so they said I was completely dilated and could start pushing. At that time my wonderful midwife came in, She made me feel so comfortable and relaxed. She even let Ben catch the baby. I only pushed a few times and she was here. It didn't hurt at all and I didn't tear or have to have an episiotomy!!! She is such a good baby. She eats nonstop. I am crazy tired of course, but I feel pretty good. It was such an easy birth especially compared to Belle's. Belle is pretty indifferent to Gracelyn but has had to adjust to sharing our attentions. We are working on it, she seems to be doing better now that she is back on her schedule. We are so happy and can't wait to see Gracelyn grow, so far it seems that she has none of Belle's difficulties, or any of her own. We are so grateful. So now without further ado, I introduce Gracelyn Emma!!! There are a lot of pictures just fyi!

Just born

She has good lungs!

Daddy <3

Going home

little smile

Grandpa

Grandma

I love them

Precious

Family.

Uncle Christian

Belle loves her

Gracie loves her too

Silly cousin Luci and Auntie Shirley

Gracelyn and cousin Amy Lyn 2 mo

Fourth of July baby?

Happy almost 4th of July!!! Anyone have fun plans?! I just want to get Gracelyn out of me already!!! I have been trying everything, I did lots of speed walking today at the mall. I am waiting for the Hubs to bring me a fresh pineapple to devour. Supposedly it has a hormone that is supposed to induce labor. My Dad and Ben both have the rest of the week off so I am really hoping she will come tonight or tomorrow. Plus my doctor wants to induce me next week, which I really would rather not have done if I can help it. I had to be induced with Isabelle and I think it was so much worse that way. I went from a 2 to a 10 in a matter of a few minutes. The strength of the contractions in order to do that were off the charts. So hopefully Gracie will cooperate and come naturally. All prayers are greatly appreciated! My dad took a couple pictures today before I went speed walking. I will try to be better about taking more. I am not feeling my most attractive these days ha ha. Plus my camera needs a new battery, so I only get to take some when I visit my parents. Oh on a side note, I got my hair colored a dark auburn yesterday. It was so nice to be pampered, and now my hair is all one color. Yay!!!

Ha ha I am massive !

She is forward facing finally!!! She loves it :]