Isabelle Kay

It was a long day and Amanda did a beautiful job!  The girl never made a peep but when it got really bad we wiped her tears away.  She spiked a fever because her water had been broke too long and Isabelle was born with a fever.  Her lab work came back and she too is fighting an infection so she will be on IV antibiotics for at least 48 hours.

The delivery was difficult, as most are, but her shoulders got stuck so a nurse had to get in the bed with Amanda and place a knee on the side of her and with both fists press/bounce as hard as she could.  A couple of those and Isabelle was born.  Later Amanda said that it actually felt good!  I was relieved to hear that.

Amanda had some big cuts that required 100+ (I walked away for a bit to see the baby) stitches but that didn't seem to bother her because she was so happy to be a momma!  So if your weak stomached don't look at the photos but I'm posting these for John's mom and sister's in Utah.

We all thought this was pretty nifty...

This is where Isabelle will go after she is born.

RaLee did a couple of hours of this...

John did alot of this.  He was amazing!

Waiting for Isabelle

Mid morning and still smiling

John and I did a lot of this.  Her fever got up to 102 so the cold wet rag felt so good to her.

The oxygen really helped her the last couple of hours

This rather large bump has us all worried.  This is a fibroid tumor that was growing on Amanda's uterus.  They saw it during an ultrasound around 20 weeks but we had no idea it had gotten this big.  They may have to remove this but shouldn't cause any future problems having children.

RaLee has now witnessed 5 births but she just couldn't believe how many cuts Amanda got.  Can you see her face in the background.  She didn't make to loud of a noise, I think only I noticed, but you can tell from the look on her face that it was not easy for Amanda. 

It's a girl and she has SO much hair!

John cut the cord

Tears of Joy

8lbs 1.5 oz's and 20 inches long  Born at 9:30:pm on April 13th.

She had a bowel movement before they weighed her so she was heavier by a few ounces at least.

A small round birthmark on the back of her left leg

From the clock on the wall you can see the Dr. has been stitching her up for nearly 30 minutes

Graphic I know but she really went through a lot and lost so much blood.  I heard the Dr. discussing the possibility of transfusing her but they decided not too.  John got a little light headed but on his behalf he wasn't feeling to well either.  It had been a long stressfull day.  When I asked him about it he said, "All I can say is Birth is Messy Business!"  He did an awesome job and is so happy!

First feeding

Daddy

Aunt Jessica

Aunt RaLee

Aunt Crystal

First Bath

Her hair is all curly!  After she was born I noticed Isabelle was holding a handfull of little black curls.  She had apparently pulled some of her own hair out during the delivery.  We are so happy she is here.  We are optomistic that momma and baby will be fine.  They are both on antibiotics and fighting infections and will have to stay in the hospital at least 2 days maybe longer.  But Isobelle didn't have to stay in the NICU as first thought so we are happy about that. 

What a blessing to have another grandbaby! 

Update

Amanda is doing beautifully.  She is dilated to 8cm.  She has her epidural and is hanging in there.  We are hoping we'll have Isabelle soon!

Okay Sharron...I'm a grandma first.  I was waiting for my ride to the hospital (Crystal) so I thought I would let you guys know we were on our way smarty pants.  :)

Royal's surgery went well on his hand and arm.  Plate and pins were put in today.  

Love to all...

Maybe A Baby!

I think she's hatching!

So Amanda contracted all day yesterday and through the night every 10 minutes.  Then she went to work and called me this morning.  While we were talking she had a gush of water.  So we are on our way to the Hospital...hopefully we get little Isabelle today!  Maybe the next post will be pictures of baby Isabelle.  I would appreciate it if you would keep Amanda in your prayers.

Easter Sunday

Haven, Kaitlen and Payten spent the night with grandma and grandpa and the Easter bunny came. 

Then the girls went outside and hunted eggs

The roses were in full bloom

The four baby birds I have been watching got brave and took their first flights.  It was so fun to watch.

Crystal and Spencer hadn't been to church since the services because of conference.  She was a little nervous about her first time back and how she would react since the last time she was there it was for Sage's services.  So we all decided to go to church with them and maybe help her through the first time back.

All ready for church.  Yes Kaitlen's dress is a bit large but we've had to improvise because her own dresses won't fit over the brace she has to wear for her broken clavicle.

Little Payten

Sacrament was really nice.  A sister spoke about being a prisoner of war during her childhood during World War II.  The horrible things she witnessed and endured were unthinkable!  She bore her testimony how faith in the Lord Jesus Christ has helped her survive and to live with the memory of it all.  It really was a touching talk.

We had a wonderful dinner of Ham, mashed potatoes, potatoe salad, corn, gravy and rolls.  It was so yummy!  Then the kids went on an Easter Egg hunt.  Poor Trey scoots on the ground everywhere and just as he would get to an egg someone would take it.  Uncle Royal took pitty on him and scooped him up and helped him fill his bucket!

Then Crystal thought it would be funny to have mom, me, paint Amanda's tummy.  So here it is!

Amanda's "Little" Easter Egg

Royal always poses with his pregnant sisters.  He pushes his belly out and compares tummy's.  I think he lost the contest this time.  Poor Mandy's tummy is huge!  Crystal swears there has to be two babies.  She'll fool us all and have one petite little girl.

Our Easter was nice and made even better with the company of Family.  Of course we missed our little Sage and we always will.  Happy Easter Baby Boy.