Saturday, August 23, 2008

Our Newest Addition....Lila Star


I am sorry to say that I can't download any pictures right now as I am having "issues" with downloading them..but as soon as I can I will have them on here.

On Wednesday afternoon my Dr. stripped my membranes and basically told me to go walk and rest, have a light meal and that he would probably see me early in the morning. So I did just that and at about 8:30 pm or so I started to notice some "light" contractions, but nothing to call home about. At about 11:45pm they all of a sudden got hard and were coming very quick like every 2 minutes, so I woke up Kal up and we left for the hospital at about 12:30am.....15 minutes later we were at the hospital and
getting admitted in to labour and delivery. My contractions were coming now like every minute..lasting like 30 seconds so basically I had about 30 seconds in between...not much of a break! The nurse checked me and I was 6 cm almost 7 cm, so she called my Dr. and told him to rush. From there things get fast and furious. I was not sure the Dr. would make it as I started feeling like I needed to push and he was not there yet, but he did indeed make it and checked me and I was 8-9 cm and so he broke my water at 1:13 am and Lila was born at 1:16 am. Nice a quick....she hurt like crazy...more than my boys, but she was the quickest!

August 21, 2008 @ 1:16 am Lila Star was born. She weighed 7 lbs and 11 oz and was 19 3/4 inches long and has blond hair.
We named her Lila after my grandmother and Star is my middle name.

Jackson is totally smitten with her and Walker seems to like her for now... We feel so blessed and we are so excited at having a little girl...let the shopping begin!

14 comments:

Anonymous said...

Congratulations, Amanda, we are so excited for you! (Even my mom was like "oh, that's so nice... she already has two boys, right?") I'm a little sad you had her AFTER we came out and saw you, though...

And congrats on making it to the hospital in time!

Jonathan and Julie said...

Yay a Girl! That has to be very exciting! Shopping...So much fun- the crazy part is I wish I had another little girl too! but we are lucky to have one! I hope we can see you guys when we are up in Seattle this fall. Let me know when you are heading down there and we'll meet up- take care! and Congrats again!

Melissa said...

How exciting to have a girl!!! I am so happy for you and your family. I can't wait to see some pictures. I am jealous that you get to shop for girl clothes--I love my boys but there is so much more girl stuff to choose from that makes it fun. Hope you are doing well.

Leah said...

Congratulations. I'm so happy for you. I'm glad everything went okay and you are recovering nicely!

Steff said...

I'm so happy for you Amanda. Congratulations!! Best of luck in the coming weeks - you might need it. :) I only say that because I've been there. Can't wait to meet baby Lila next summer!

Fernandez Family said...

Yay! So, so excited for you! Can't wait to see pictures and of course to chat!

Unknown said...

Awww! Ian and I are thrilled for you guys. All the best with your new little girl.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!! We are so excited for all of you! I just adore my son, but there is something magical about a mommy and daughter. Have fun with all the shopping...there is so much for girls :) I just can't wait to see pictures ****

David and Cheryl said...

Congrats Amanda! You are such a great mom, and Lila is so lucky to have you! I love her name, it's so pretty! I can't wait to see some pics! Take care and we really miss you. Braysen keeps saying where's my friend Jackson? Now we definitely need to take a road trip out there for a visit!

Alysha Sladek said...

congrats!! i can't wait to see pictures! i'm glad things went well and that she's here safe and sound

B said...

Yay! I'm just excited you're not pregnant anymore! I love having a girl (though I do adore my little man) and I know you are in for some good times. Enjoy her!

Mrs Sobbi said...

Congrats!! I am soooo thrilled!I love her name:) I am so happy to hear everyone is happy and healthy. I bet she is gorgeous!!! Keep us updated. Love Ya!

Julie said...

congrats amanda!!! can't wait to see pictures of your little blondie!

Just Rhonda said...

CONGRATS!!!!! So happy you got your girl!