23 Aug 2009. . .Finally!

Well. . . She’s here!  Olivia Louise Smith was born on 23 Aug 2009 at 9:57 pm, weighing 7 lbs 8.5 oz, and measuring 21 1/4 inches in length. She came 5 days past her due date, but we are grateful that she is here. Elise and Olivia are both doing well and they are scheduled to arrive home tomorrow morning ~9:30 am. Elise started having strong, intermittent contractions during church around 1 pm. She left church early to meet her Mom and Grandma who drove from Utah on Sat and Sun. Luckily they arrived at 2:30 pm. At 5 pm Elise and I were off to the hospital because her contractions were pretty steady and very uncomfortable. Thanks to everyone for all of your thoughts and prayers in our behalf. We are grateful for our beautiful, healthy new addition.

Peek-a-boo

7 lbs 8.5 oz

Proud Daddy

Proud Mommy

Proud Big Sister

Proud Grandma

All the Girls Together

All Stretched Out

Eyes Wide Open

Tori at the “Hospital”

Waiting

Success! We went in on Friday for an external cephalic version. We got there at 8:00 and were told that we would start at 9:00. However, since our procedure was an elective one and because there was not urgent need to start, we didn't get started on the actual procedure until 11:00. After getting checked in, and having my IV started, we waited and waited. Finally, my Dr., a resident, 2 med students, my nurse, and a nursing student all came for the procedure. They gave me my drugs and immediately started to turn our baby. The first time they tried the drugs had not started to work yet, and I must say it hurt quite a lot. I kept tensing up the muscles in my stomach and holding my breath, both which did not help the first attempt. The second time they tried to flip her in the other direction. It didn't hurt quite as much, but they barely moved her back to her original breech position. The third time however, was the charm. The drugs had taken their full effect, and things felt much better. Trevor said it looked crazy to see my belly change into all these different positions while they moved her around. We did an ultrasound at the end and she was perfectly situated in my belly. We monitered her for an hour after and she looks great! I am praying she stays so that I can have a v-bac. Thanks for all your prayers on our behalf. Now we are just waiting for this little one to come on out! We'll update you more later.