Kiana Grace is born...

Well... Kiana Grace has arrived!!! She was born on June 18th at 7:06am weighing 7 lb and 13 oz.

On Fathers Day, Suzy started going into labor in the afternoon. Mostly back labor. We couldn't tell if it was "real" or just braxton hicks. Elizabeth and Suzy were hanging out for the day and went to Walgreens to get Castor Oil to speed labor up. While in Walgreens, we were seeing some progression and Elizabeth decided to time them "just for fun." By the time we were back home, we realized that Suzy was in labor. We starting packing, playing cards, and anything to stay distracted. Our "doula," Cindi Turchek (who is AMAZING!!!) came over around 10pm and helped us labor at home for a while and at the hospital.

Around 12:30 during the night we left to Rose hospital to check in. Suzy was 3cm and 100% effaced (sp?). We labored NATURALLY - yes, that's right -no pain medications, no epidural, or IVs or anything. It was intense and crazy. :-). Suzy almost gave up the whole natural thing early in the morning, but we pressed on. By 6am-ish, Suzy was 9cm (I think). Just a little later, the doctor broke her water and not long after we started pushing. 7:06am, "Baby Girl" arrived with a full head of dark hair :-).

We were so excited and thrilled to meet her. We love her so much and can't wait to help raise this precious girl!!!

Our due date is today!

Our due date is today and no baby yet! I wonder when she will want out - but we have a feeling it's not anytime soon. :-(

Last pic before baby girl arrives!!!

I have been meaning to post on here for a LONG TIME! It has been hard to
find the time.

Here are some pics of Suzy the week before her due date - 40 weeks! Yikes!




Matt finally put on his weight too :-) :









It's amazing what happens in 9 months! We were scared and excited over this whole new chapter of our lives and now we just can't wait to meet her. It's amazing how your interests change during this time. Going to Babies 'R Us sounds like so much fun now and watching baby shows on tv is just as exciting. I had never walked into Babies R Us until just 3 months ago.

This is funny - but I could not wait to receive our pack n play and stroller. These are pretty vital pieces. We can't leave the hospital without the car seat - and she is going to sleep in the bassinet pack 'n play while we are still living in the apartment for now. (I actually did not even know what a pack 'n play was 9 months ago). Check it out:









Also, thank you to my sisters and mom who went in together for the great stroller. This is a picture of the pattern. The stroller is awesome. All we need is baby now to put in our new baby stuff!