So after two false alarms and many, many nights of contractions...my Dr. finally said we'd be induced on January 15th....11 days early....THANK THE LORD!!! We called the family and made sure everyone could make it for the big day. Sure enough the Mennel clan made their way to OH the night before. Keira was sick as a little puppy and I felt horrible for leaving her, but knew she'd be in good hands. We made our way to the hospital by 6 AM on Thursday morning...my thoughts were to have a baby boy by 3 PM! Pitocin was started by 6:45 and we were anxiously waiting for the action to begin. I could not wait to meet my little boy! Around 11 they decided to order my epidural and said they would break my water shortly after. Epidural was a little more painful this time around than the first time...I think the contractions I was experiencing the first time were a little stronger and I didn't care what they did to take that pain away! Once the epidural was in place they broke my water and we were in business!! Between my nurse, midwife and Dr...this time around was so much more relaxed! If I could be guaranteed the same experience everytime...I'd have 6 more kids! Don wouldn't, but I would!
With Don, my mom and dad and Don's mom all in the room coaching me along....Kalen James made his entrance on Jan 15th, at 3:31 PM, he was 7lbs 15oz and 21 1/2 in...lots of dark hair! His little cry was the sweetest sound, he sounded just like a little lamb. Which is exactly the way my mom always described my cry! They placed him in my arms and I instantly fell in love....he has my heart! If they could bottle up and sell the feeling you have when you see your own child for the very first time, someone would be a millionaire! I never want to forget those first few moments...they are magical! 10 little fingers, 10 little toes, perfect little lips, cute as a button nose and those ears...so adorable! He is a keeper, that's for sure!
Kalen and momma!
Daddy, checking him out!
So stinkin cute!
Big Sister, not so sure about this new baby!
But she does love the baby doll that Kalen brought her!I was so excited to see my little Keira with her baby brother. But what I soon found out was that my "little" Keira wasn't so "little" anymore...she was a giant! She really didn't want much to do with me or her brother that day and I was a little worried...but the next day, she wouldn't put him down! She loves her brother so much...I get such a kick out of listening to her talk to him or about him, she acts so old!
Aww, that's better! She cannot get enough of him now!
What a cutie!
Nana and Kalen.
Papaw and Kalen!
Auntie Mamie and Kalen!It's so funny how life plays out...I went from beginning to think I wouldn't ever be a mommy to becoming a mommy to two in two years! God has a plan for everyone and he knows when the right time is...he is so good!! Enjoy the pics of my newest love, Kalen James!
Auntie Holly and Kalen!
Auntie A and Kalen!!
Ty, Shae and Kalen!
Kalen coming home!
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4 comments:
Isn't he just the sweetest thing!! I love the pictures but what I love even more is that fact that I got to see him again last weekend!! now hurry up Easter, I want to hold him again!
Oh I am so excited to see an update! I have been dying to show off baby Kalen to everyone. I am so sad that I missed the baptism and just cant wait to see you guys and how big he is getting!
Awe...I LOVE the pictures!! I have been waiting and waiting for my sweet little nephew to be on here...and it was definitely worth the wait! He is so sweet and growing so fast! And Keira is such a good big sister - reminds me soooo much of my Ceili!! Can't wait to see you guys next weekend! Love you all!
i stumbled across your blog because i was searching for someone else with a baby boy named kalen. my husband and i had our first baby in april and we named him kalen. i wanted to see if i could find any others out there--everyone tells me about a girl they know with that name and it drives me nuts! your kalen is precious, must be something about that name! :)
God bless!
Suzy R.
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