What a Birthday Present!
Well this morning at 4:30 am I awoke to a gasp from Laurence, because her water broke. We both kept a level head, quickly got dressed, into the car, got some gas, and off to the hospital. After a couple of quick tests we were off to the delivery room. Laurence had a c-section, and everything went beautifully. She never experienced a contraction. By 8:21 this morning, we got our first look at our beautifull baby girl, Ava.
They did a quick clean up, and we got to spend a few mintes with her before they stiched Laurence back up. I then got to walk her down the hall to the nursery where she got weighed and measured, and some preliminary tests. I hustled back to Laurence’s side while they finished with her. Amazingly Laurence was up and walking around (enought to get into a chair), and we took a trip up to see our wonderfull little suprise package.
She has a little water in her lungs, but is quicly improving, and when I left tonight (they had to kick me out), she had passed the first of two tests, saying that she is getting better.
She has been so quiet and so very cute, licking her lips and looking around, and its been the biggest pleasure to hold her.
Last year I had a wonderfull suprise party, this year I got to hold my beautifull baby girl for the first time. What can Laurence arrange for next year….
21. October, 2004 at 02:57
I am so happy for you both..Congrats you must be over the moon..she looks so beautiful and you guys will make amazing parents..lots of love from Dublin xxxxx
21. October, 2004 at 08:01
wow! what a beautiful little girl! I am so happy for you, three!, welcome to the most rewarding job you will ever love! Kadin and I can’t wait to meet our new cousin. I hope Laurence recovers quickly, and you all can go home soon. If I can help with anything please let me know.
love,
korin
21. October, 2004 at 14:06
MORE PICS!!!! WE DEMAND MORE BABY PICS…
LOL
Congrats you 2… Happy B’day daddy!
21. October, 2004 at 15:06
This child is beautiful beyond words.
22. October, 2004 at 05:22
What an adorable baby girl! We are so happy for you!! We Can’t wait to meet her!
Love to you all x x
22. October, 2004 at 06:54
CONGRATULATIONS Cody and Laurence.
Ava is beautiful! All babies are miracles. There is so much happiness ahead for you, it will be a glorious adventure.
Love to the three of you ….
25. October, 2004 at 12:55
We are so thrilled for you! Ava is darling and we can’t wait to meet her. Please let us know when we can bring you dinner (or breakfast, lunch, whatever) or if you need help with anything at all. More pictures please!!!!!!!!
We’re glad you went first….. :0)
xoxox,
Erika & Chris
26. October, 2004 at 21:31
oh my goodness, oh my goodness!!!!
i was so excited to get your message, i’m soo delighted to hear she’s healthy and you guys are home!
she is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!
I thought of you this weekend while we were down your way – but I just knew you were probably sleeping (with any luck)
can’t wait to meet her!!!
xoxoxoxo lots of love to you three
1. November, 2004 at 09:06
I am so happy for you three!!! The girls and I are anxious to meet Ava and you two both!!!!
Congrats!!!
Aunt Heather, DJ and Sammie