Glorious January Weather

We have had a couple of days of gorgeous weather.  Yesterday, Ryleigh and I took her 1st trip down to the mailbox!  Then today, we awoke to glorious sunshine and 70 degree weather!!  What else was there to do but break out the stroller?!?! 

 She loved being outside (once she got used to that big bright thing in the sky) and I enjoyed having her out there. 

There is something about the sun that just makes your day better (and apparently a little tired!) 

 I was incredibly thankful today for a Savior that loves us so much.  He cares about the small things in our lives like a little walk in our neighborhood.  A day like today just makes my heart smile.  I think it made Ryleigh's smile too!

unconditional.love.

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love

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Ryleigh Elizabeth

Ryleigh is here!!

January 4, 2011

9:02 am

8lbs 2oz

21 1/4 inches long

Monday, January 3rd, we had our 38 week appointment.  Steve was off work due to his office being closed and we were looking forward to hearing when our precious baby might make her appearance.  However, my doctor said that I had made no progress and just to come back the following Monday for my 39 week appointment.  We were excited that all of my blood work and other numbers were where they were supposed to be, but a little sad that it looked like Ryleigh was going to wait until the 15th or so to make her appearance.

Tuesday morning - 5:25 am - I woke up with a sharp pain in my side that wouldn't go away.  After a call in to the after hours line, the doctor told us to come on in to the hospital to get checked out.  We pulled up at the hospital at 6:15.  My doctor was already there due to some previously scheduled c sections and was able to come in and talk with us.  My blood pressure was high and I was still in pain.  She did a sonogram of Ryleigh to check and make sure she was doing okay.  Ryleigh looked great but my blood pressure was staying high.  Dr. Cole said that I had the early stages of preclampsia and said we were going to go ahead and have a baby!!  Steve and I were shocked that everything was happening so fast but we were ecstatic!!

At 9:02 she arrived and isn't she beautiful?

We're all doing great and are excited about heading home this morning, Friday, January 7th.  Ryleigh has done fantastic and the joy that has come with being parents is simply indescribable.  We just wanted to update everyone on her arrival and thank you for all of your prayers and encouragement!