As some people may know, we’ve been expecting our second daughter for some time now (about 9 months). Today she decided to show up. Last week we scheduled Jamie to be induced today at 5am, so 5am rolled around and we showed up. During check in we asked about the same nurse that delivered Isabell and poof, the magical pixies of perfect land had already assigned her to delivery. She didnt remember us but had requested us the night before because she had a feeling that we would be an easy birth. Today was her last of six 12-hour days in a row. The previous 5 deliveries had complications and she was hoping for an easier time today. After being giddy with our luck (We REALLY like Jennifer McKinley), we got started with Jamies IV’s and before too long we were zipping along.
Amelia was born at 12:09 PM. She was out after just 10 minutes of labor, all 6 lbs 7 oz of her. At 20 inches long, she’s an inch taller than Isabell and half a pound lighter. Shes definitely got some skinny legs and LONG feet. Jamie was perfect and nothing went awry. A bit of cleanup and Amelia was wrapped and in my arms in no time. After some resting and tidying up, Shelly was our first guest. Amelia was a gem and got her first bath then as well. A line of family and friends came through, including Isabell. Isabell was very sweet and gentle and this may have been helped by a doll sized stroller that Amelia brought Isabell as a ‘condolences’ present.
There we have it! The first few hours of Amelias life was not hard. Here is our WONDERFUL nurse with Isabell 2 years ago, and today with Amelia:
Jen and Isabell 2008
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- Jennifer McKinley and Amelia
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- Fresh out of the bath.
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- Just Bathed.
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- Isabell gave her Seal of Approval
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