Sunday, July 13, 2008

Slideshow and story to follow, summary below...

12+ hours of labor (doubling my previous longest labor), frustration, tears, mean nurse, nice nurse, wonderful husband, awesome sister, best friend, doctor who eventually trusted my instincts, broken water (finally), beautiful baby girl one hour later, epidural that didn't work at the end, no episiotomy, tears, or stitches, best I have ever felt afterwards, home 24 hours later!



13 comments:

Hallie said...

The picture of cora being weighed makes her look like a little chunk. How adorable. I can't wait for more pictures.

Anonymous said...

I am so sad I couldn't be there "in person" but soooo happy all went well in the end!! (no pun intended!) I'm sure she is well worth the frustration!! Can't wait to get my hands on her!!! Love you ALL very very much!

Anonymous said...

Janie - I am so thrilled for you! She's beautiful! Take care of yourself - you deserve it!

ChellaJ [Rachelle] said...

Congrat's! Yay, you finally have your little Cora to hold and love. I hope your feeling ok!

Ryann said...

I too love the chunky baby picture. Janie, you look radiant-motherhood so becomes you. You look beautiful!

And I bet you finally slept well! First time in months huh?

The A Team said...

she looks so cute. i can't wait to see her. call me if you need ANYTHING.

Amanda said...

LOVE the pictures:) Esp one of you and hubby smiling at Cora and each other!!! So glad she is here safe and sound!

Gary Church said...

So exciting! I'm in tears! She's beautiful! I'm glad everything came out okay!

Kleanteeth said...

Congrats on the new baby. Take care of yourself.
Side note, I like Kyle doing the facial hair.

Beth said...

Congrats, Janie!!!! She's a cutie! I especially love the picture of her being weighed - what chubby cheeks!

kira lee said...

the pictures turned out really good.
and she is sure beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations everyone! Another beautiful Oyakawa baby! The pictures are wonderful especially the one of you, Kyle and Cora. The emotion in your eyes is breath-taking. I hope that everyone is doing well. I so wish that you all weren't so far away. Love you all!

Bethanne said...

Love it, love it, love it. And sounds, um, traumatic and yet wonderful!