Better Late Than Never

Sorry for the late announcement, but about two minutes after I published that last post, my contractions started. From 9pm to midnight I concentrated on breathing through each one that came closer and closer together before we left for the hospital and by 4am we had a baby. After only actively pushing through 3 contractions over a span of 12 minutes, our little GIRL entered the world...7 pounds, 8 ounces, and 20 inches of precious life. Purple, squirming, and perfect, she was laid on her mama and comforted after such a quick entrance into the world. It was a wonderful labor that left me amazed at the privilege of giving birth and the power of life.


Our little Hazel Torey is 6 weeks old now and is a real treat! She's a sweet addition to the family and it's hard to imagine not having her around. She's almost an exact replica of her big brother when he was a newborn...just with a little more hair and blue eyes. True to baby form, she basically poops, cries, sleeps, and eats...what more could you ask for? We're so blessed to be her parents!