February 16th has always been a nice day for me, but this year it was absolutely the best birthday of my life. Kathryn Elle was born in to the world at 11:49am! On the 15th, I had a check-up and my Doctor told me that I was not going to last much longer and that the next day I was going to need to be induced. Well, the next day just happened to be my birthday! So, I went home from the appointment filled with so much excitement and the need to get the last minute things finished for Elle's arrival. That night, Paul and I hardly slept and woke up around 4am to call the hospital to let them know we were on our way. When we arrived at the hospital, they got me hooked up to everything and it became the waiting game for Paul and I. We read and watched the news and finally around 7am, the Doctor came in to the room and told me that he was going to break my water around 10am. Labor pains lasted about 40 minutes before I received an epidural and then about an hour later Elle was born! I delivered Landon in 5 and a half hours and Elle in just under 2 hours...so, it may be tough to get to the hospital with the 3rd baby (in a few years). :) It was a wonderful experience and the nurses were so nice. Paul and I just couldn't believe that we were the parents of two children and we just couldn't wait for Landon to come to the hospital to meet her! We love our family and are so blessed!
Heading to the hospital at 5am!
Last belly photo before heading to the hospital!
Getting cleaned up and weighed!
She just got her first bath! Daddy didn't leave her side the entire time
First time holding her after she got cleaned up and swaddled by the nurses!
Landon warmed up to her nicely and he is now a very proud big brother! He loves to rub her head and say 'my baby'. He also blows her kisses.
We were trying to get Landon to hold Elle and he wanted to run around the hospital room. But, Elle's eyes are nice and wide open here! Chunky little round face! :)
Mr. Landon wanted to get cozy on my hospital bed. He liked playing with the TV remote.
Looking at his baby sister thinking, she and I are going to be best friends one day! Well, maybe he was thinking..."She better not eat my dinosaur like Bohdi does". haha
First time holding both of the kids together!
Paul is an amazing Daddy. His love for her was radiating throughout the room!
6lb 13 oz and 20 inches long! She's a little peanut!
First family photo!
GOD IS GOOD!
We were trying to get Landon to hold Elle and he wanted to run around the hospital room. But, Elle's eyes are nice and wide open here! Chunky little round face! :) 
Brooke, I am so thrilled for you and Paul. Many congratulations. She is absolutely beautiful, Landon is so sweet, and you look great. Way to go!
ReplyDeletemarshall and i are amazeddddd. CONGRATS!!!!
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