By 11pm I was definitely laboring, and we were timing my contractions on the computer. They were coming anywhere from 3-5 minutes apart. We called my parents to come and watch Selena at about 12:10 am. By this time, I was bending over my bed face down, breathing through each contraction.
I went to Lena's room to kiss her and breathe a soft prayer that the experience wouldn't be too hard on her. I told her "I love you," very quietly so as not to wake her.
We arrived at the hospital at 2ish, and began our really long labor experience. It was four times as long as my labor with Selena ... but no matter. It was all totally, completely, wonderfully worth it.
Shana Elizabeth
7lbs, 20 inches long
born 10-10-08 at 4:46pm
20 comments:
WOO HOO!
I was just waiting for you to post the news on your blog!
Congratulations again on your beautiful new Shana Elizabeth!
~Stacy
She is so beautiful! Congratulations on adding another little girl to your family! From the pictures it looks as though Selena is loving having a new sister :)
Shana is a very pretty baby with all that hair. I believe little Lena is fascinated by her, isn't she. You really did have a long labor for the second one. It's wonderful to see all that love there. :o)
Congratulations! Aw... she's so cute! Enjoy your new baby!
How completely beautiful and precious! Congratulations!
Love, Sarah
Rejoicing with you... and we love those girls too!
Hope all is going well, and Lord willing, I'll see you sometime later on this week.
Sending lots of love and hugs,
auntie beka
She's absolutely beautiful! And you are glowing yourself!! Congratulations, I am soo happy for you!
Yea!!! Big smile :-)))!! I was so happy to see this picture, checking in on your blog!
Many many congratulations. Wonderful pictures of love and happiness.
Welcome Shana!
Victoria xxx
She is absolutely gorgeous. I'm so glad that you both are doing well. Rest well. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Congratulations, Beverly! I've been thinking about you and praying for you because I knew it would be soon! She is beautiful...what gorgeous hair! You look fabulous as always! God's blessings to you and your growing family.
these are beautiful pictures Bev, and Shana is so precious! I am so happy for your family, and that God kept you and Shana safe through the pregnancy.
Can't wait to see you both soon!
~Sara
Beverly,
Congratulations! She is so beautiful! And YOU don't look like you labored for 20 hours!! absolutely beautiful.
Ooooohhhhh, I am absolutely melting! Welcome to the world little beauty - you have an amazing family!
Many blessings to all of you and lots of strength for that first time to get settled.
Thanks Beverly for sharing all those beautiful pictures!
CONGRATULATIONS!! I've been thinking about you all week. Your girls are GORGEOUS!! And I've never seen a woman look so good after labor. :)
By the way, they always say the first is the hardest. My experience was like yours: my second took a LOT longer to come than the first.
Beverly, congrats, congrats! The photographs are terrific, and your girls are beautiful :)
Kristina
Congratulations!!!!
Shana is a beautiful baby...and her big sister is so adorable holding her...
Congratulations! What a beautiful baby & family. Enjoy! Just found your lovely blog, I'll be back. We share a love for Elizabeth George's books.
Just beautiful Beverly, God has so blest you and your family. May you always love and serve Him with you whole hearts so your girls will lean to love Him as much and I know that you will. God bless and keep you all. connie
Congratulations Beverly and family! I just stopped by from Stacy's blog and had to let you know how absolutely darling your girls are. Our youngest daughter was born in July, and I can't believe she was as tiny as your Shana just three months ago! Enjoy her so much!
Congratulations to all and Welcome Shana Elizabeth! I love the pictures with the girls together. Sisters are so special!
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