Sweet Josie Love joined our family
on Sunday, November 21st at 3am
in the comfort of her daddy's arms.
She was born a healthy 6 pounds and 12 ounces
at home while her youngest sister slept.
Her biggest sister was an incredible help
throughout the labor and birth
and stayed up with us until dawn
welcoming our little peanut.
Josie's birth story:
The "due date" for our baby was said to be November 20th which we were skeptical of as the other two girls were born ten days and two weeks later than the projected date. Needless to say I was a bit surprised (although excited) by the contractions that started around 4am on Saturday the 20th. I asked Matt to call in sick as I was sure the baby was coming. He did. And within 3 hours the contractions had stopped almost completely I was so disappointed. We went on a walk around our neighborhood, visited friends at a birthday party, and laid low for the day. Matt debated going in to work that afternoon since there was no sign of labor, but stayed home at my request. By 10:30pm the contractions started coming much more
regularly and with more power than before. Bri got out of bed when I told her I thought the baby was coming that night and kept me company until around 1am when I decided to wake the Mr up.
It was not a friendly wake-up. It was a "why the hell are you sleeping while I'm suffering" awakening.
Needless to say he was slightly dazed and confused by my crankiness. I wanted to know when the heck he was going to call the midwife cause the contractions were coming fast and furious. The next couple hours were somewhat of a blur. My daughter, husband and midwife were readying the room while I concentrated on getting through the contractions. They took turns assisting and comforting me between preparations. At 3am our little girl made her entrance with my oldest daughter and husband by my side. Mr. N held her as she came into the world and announced to me that we had another little girl. I looked up at Bri who had lost the color from her face and looked like she was about to drop on the floor. She was helped to a chair where she could regain her stomach. Josie was wrapped in a towel and brought to my chest immediately. My Mr woke Maya to meet her new sister. We were left alone as a family to enjoy our beautiful new gift.
I loved having our little Josie at home.
I loved being in my own room, in my own bed.
I loved the sweetness of our time to enjoy
our little beauty and embrace her new life as a family
in the warmth of our nest.
I loved the peacefulness that surrounded us
from the moment I went into labor,
throughout the birth and after she arrived.
I love my little Josie.
She is yet another blessing in my life.
I am thankful beyond words.
on Sunday, November 21st at 3am
in the comfort of her daddy's arms.
She was born a healthy 6 pounds and 12 ounces
at home while her youngest sister slept.
Her biggest sister was an incredible help
throughout the labor and birth
and stayed up with us until dawn
welcoming our little peanut.
Josie's birth story:
The "due date" for our baby was said to be November 20th which we were skeptical of as the other two girls were born ten days and two weeks later than the projected date. Needless to say I was a bit surprised (although excited) by the contractions that started around 4am on Saturday the 20th. I asked Matt to call in sick as I was sure the baby was coming. He did. And within 3 hours the contractions had stopped almost completely I was so disappointed. We went on a walk around our neighborhood, visited friends at a birthday party, and laid low for the day. Matt debated going in to work that afternoon since there was no sign of labor, but stayed home at my request. By 10:30pm the contractions started coming much more
regularly and with more power than before. Bri got out of bed when I told her I thought the baby was coming that night and kept me company until around 1am when I decided to wake the Mr up.
It was not a friendly wake-up. It was a "why the hell are you sleeping while I'm suffering" awakening.
Needless to say he was slightly dazed and confused by my crankiness. I wanted to know when the heck he was going to call the midwife cause the contractions were coming fast and furious. The next couple hours were somewhat of a blur. My daughter, husband and midwife were readying the room while I concentrated on getting through the contractions. They took turns assisting and comforting me between preparations. At 3am our little girl made her entrance with my oldest daughter and husband by my side. Mr. N held her as she came into the world and announced to me that we had another little girl. I looked up at Bri who had lost the color from her face and looked like she was about to drop on the floor. She was helped to a chair where she could regain her stomach. Josie was wrapped in a towel and brought to my chest immediately. My Mr woke Maya to meet her new sister. We were left alone as a family to enjoy our beautiful new gift.
I loved having our little Josie at home.
I loved being in my own room, in my own bed.
I loved the sweetness of our time to enjoy
our little beauty and embrace her new life as a family
in the warmth of our nest.
I loved the peacefulness that surrounded us
from the moment I went into labor,
throughout the birth and after she arrived.
I love my little Josie.
She is yet another blessing in my life.
I am thankful beyond words.
