Mike & I are so excited to say that Hadley Taylor Larsen has arrived!!! On Tuesday, November 23, 2010, at 1:00 a.m. I woke up to extremely intense contractions. I decided to see if they would keep up before I went to the hospital. So for the next hour and a half I sat there in bed as they continued to get stronger. I woke up Mike at about 2:30 a.m. and told him that I thought I was in labor. He was extremely tired, it was cute! I went and turned the light on and decided that I would take a shower to relax myself and get ready so I looked cute for pictures. Well after I turned the shower on, my contractions became even more intense that I had to bend over and hold my stomach! I changed my mind about getting ready, I just needed to get to the hospital! So after we hurried and gathered up all of our stuff we were on our way! We checked in at about 3:00 a.m. I was already dilated to a 5! I was in so much pain, as I quickly learned what back labor is all about. Holy Smokes! I was very fortunate though, as she came pretty quick, especially for my first! When I wanted to start pushing, the nurses let me know it would be a little bit before Dr. Layton (who I absolutely loved!) came. So I started pushing and a few minutes later, the nurse went and called Dr. Layton and he was there within 5 minutes. I was lucky and only pushed for 15 minutes total! Hadley was born at 9:40 a.m. and weighed 6 pounds 15 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. She is the most beautiful little girl and has such a sweet spirit. She only cried for a couple seconds (long enough to let mommy know she was here and healthy) and then she was very content. She didn't even cry (or flinch) when they gave her a shot of Vitamin K! She is such a happy little girl and Mike and I are ecstatic that she chose us to be her parents! Mikey is the best support and has taken on the Daddy role so naturally! He is the best daddy and you can feel Hadley's love for her daddy! We sure love Hadley and are so excited to see her sweet spirit grow!
Here are some pictures below, there are a lot - the more the merrier! I am so sad that some of our visitors were left out, I guess we forgot to take some pictures! Sorry guys (Aunt Lori, Uncle McKay and Aunt Merelips) The good news is that we definitely will get some good pics with you guys over the Holidays!
My first time holding my little angel right after she was born!
Daddy and his little princess!
Such a content and happy little girl!
6 pounds 15 ounces
Daddy and Hadley
Our first family photo with Hadley!
She is so cute and little!
The goody bags I made for our visitors! We sure appreciate all of the support and love we receive from our friends and family!
Uncle Tanner (Aunt Meredith came to visit later, but I guess we forgot to take a pic)
Mimi holding Hadley Girl
Aunt Shay (She got to ditch out of school so that made it even better)
Grandpa Ralph and Hadley
Her first little bath! Loved my nurse Debra (well I loved all of my nurses) but she was awesome in the delivery room! And the only picture I have of Lori on my camera (we will be sure to take more Aunt Lori!)
So cute!
She is tall and skinny, like her daddy!!
Her first little outfit, I love this pic she looks like a doll!
Uncle Nick came by!
Uncle Tyler and Kori!
Us girls! My mom was the picture taker, so unfortunately I don't have many with her. But thank you Mom for all of your help, she was helpful to have in the delivery room and has been an awesome help since!! She also made me my cute hospital gowns that I am wearing so I could delivery in style!!! All of the nurses loved them!
Daddy and baby Hadley!
Me with my little doll!
Aunt Erin came to see us!
And of course Uncle Steve!
She is so adorable (thanks for taking these pics Erin)
Her long toes and feet - just like her Daddy!
Daddy running on 3 hours of sleep! He did awesome and even took over in the night to let me catch a few hours of sleep! Best husband and daddy in the world!
Aunt Kylee!
Grandma & Grandpa Butler came to see Hadley!
Getting ready to head home!
My little dollface! We love you Hadley Taylor Larsen!!!!
