Anticipated Arrival

Although I've all but abandoned this blog, I have not forgotten it. :) Many things have happened since my last post. The most exciting thing for our family of course, has been the birth of sweet Sophia. She arrived at 1:48 a.m. on January 25th. Labor was quick. And painful (of course!) My water broke at 12:15 a.m...we grabbed the kids out of bed and made a speedy drive to the hospital (which felt like it took FOREVER). My birth with Kenzie was quick...so we anticipated this delivery would be fast also. My Mom came to the hospital to meet Joel (I was already being wheeled upstairs to Labor & Delivery) and took the kids home with her. I was in my room and hooked up to an I.V. for my Strep B infection antibiotic by 12:45 a.m. They normally do 2 bags of antibiotic, but I'm thankful I at least got the 1 bag in me. My midwife kept telling me to "hold her in"...haha. Okay!! Once they got the first bag in, I was ready to push...so almost exactly an HOUR after I was checked into my room, Sophia arrived. I'm so thankful things went well. And very glad Sophia is here. She's a blessing!