Completely smitten!

Introducing...

Lucy Juliet Christensen

September 19, 2009

7 lbs., 20 inches

6:04 pm

Ok, I'm so far gone. I am in love with this tiny little bundle! I just can't get enough of her, even at 2am! I wish she could stay this little for longer than a couple of weeks!

We are so happy to have little Lucy in our family. She is so sweet and tiny and after having 4, I know find myself being one of "those moms" who frequently says "they grow up so fast!" I'm trying to enjoy every minute of this gone-in-a-flash stage (although I am always happy when the middle of the night feedings are gone). The kids are great with her and have been such a big help. Jeff has been able to take this whole week off and I couldn't have managed without him. I'm sure I'll be an emotional wreck on Monday :)

Lins got her wish

Well, Linsee really wanted to go into labor on her own. So this afternoon she started feeling contractions but since she has always been induced, wasn't sure if it was real labor or not. I asked her how far apart her contractions were and how long they lasted and she said I don't know - so I timed them and they were about 4-5 minutes apart and were lasting close to a minute. I didn't really feel like having a baby at home so we packed up and made our way to the car. By this time, Lins could hardly walk.

Needless to say, she really was in labor. Just after 6pm, she gave birth to a beautiful 7lb, 20in baby girl. We named her Lucy Juliet. Luckily, this was her easiest and fastest labor. Doesn't she look fabulous for just having given birth?

The end is in sight...

My doctor scheduled an induction for the 21st of September. That will be exactly 1 week early. She wanted to do it earlier, but the hospital has tightened up on their policy. I keep hoping she will come on her own before then, since this will be our
4th and final induction. For some crazy, maternal reason, I'd like to actually experience going into labor on my own. We'll post pictures once she makes her appearance, and BTW... we still don't have a name!