Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Kaitlynn Jill

 Kaitlynn Jill was born!  She surprised us by coming two weeks early.  She was 6 lbs 6 oz and 20" long.
 She was named after both her Grandma's middle names.  Lynn for Shree's Mom and Jill for Spencer's Mom.  Ollie likes to call her "Baby Cakes".  Lily has decided that she will call her "Katie" and Claire calls her "Baby Tate". We think her nick name will be Katie so I guess Lily wins.  :)
 Mom and baby are both doing well.  The kids are loving her.  Pic. above- the kids see her for the first time.  Below- they loved playing in the hospital bed.
 So an interesting side note...  After being in labor at the hospital for 7 hours, Spencer essentially delivered the baby.
 I told the nurse that the baby was coming.  She didn't believe me.  I told her several times until finally she checked...  Surprise, there was the head.  The nurse ran to get help and out came baby Katie right onto the bed.
 Spencer flipped her over and started to clean her off before the nurse came back.  The doctor showed up a few minutes later bewildered by how he could be in the hospital and still miss the birth.  The nurse should have listened.  :) 
 And no, you don't get a refund if you deliver your own baby.  :)
 There are no pictures of Claire holding the baby but she does get a turn.  Mom just won't let go of the baby for even a second to take a picture.  :)

6 comments:

MrsBoardGame said...

I love the pictures and the commentary. I'm so happy for you guys!

Elizabeth said...

I agree with Michael, love the story. And I do think after the last two births being mostly on your own, you should get some half off deal or something....

Lara's blog said...

She's so beautiful Shree and Spencer. And to think that technically Shree still hasn't passed her 'due date'...aren't you glad Kaitlynn's here? I love the story too. Spencer could be an OB in his spare time. ;)

Rebecca said...

Love it all! Congratulations. We have GOT to get together with your family again sometime.

Amy said...

Oh, my holy cuteness!!! Your birth is EXACTLY like mine with Emmaline! No doctor. Probably my best birth. Oh, how we love you guys and are so excited to be able to squeeze you all!!!

Tressa said...

She is beautiful, Shreann! What a crazy birth story! Congratulations!