A Few More Pictures

More Baby Pictures!

Back by popular demand, here are some more of our baby pictures taken from over the past few days. Our blog site isn't thrilled with the number of pictures we're trying to put up here, but if you look at our facebook pages, you'll be able to find full albums.

More Pictures

There will be plenty more to come, but here is a sampling of pictures from our first day with Abby.

First Night

Well it looks like everyone was right about the lack of sleep thing. It's 5 am and I'm sure not used to being up right now. We've been up a couple times tonight and I don't know if I'm awake out of excitement or if my body has just adapted to the change. It's probably the excitement. Things are going well, and we still are amazed to be parents.

We can talk about the miracle of life and how amazing God is, but there something about looking into your child's eyes for the first time and seeing them stare back at you, knowing that God knit them together and formed them that completely takes your breath away. There are not words to utter that can begin to describe the awe we both have of God. Looking into our baby's eyes, we may begin to understand how unfathomable is His love for us. May God be praised for this life which he began and holds in His all powerful hands.

Visits

We're at Baylor hospital in Truett room 717. Call us on our cell phone if you're interested in visiting or just stop by.

Abigail Marie Is Here!!!

Abigail Marie Gaylord has arrived. She was born at 3:15 pm on July 23, 2009. She is 7 lbs. 7 oz. and 21 inches long. Mother and baby are doing well in recovery. Room info for visits will follow soon!

C-Section

Well, things aren't progressing as fast as they should so the doctor said we'd need to have a c-section. Please pray for us as we'll be in surgery soon, but we'll get to meet our daughter soon!

At The Hospital

Well, we made it to the hospital and we're in a room now. The doctor just came in and is about to get everything started for us. We've been asked the same long list of questions by about 3 or 4 people now. We'll keep you updated!

JP and Steph

Past due

I'm 9 days past my due date and we are set to induce labor tomorrow, July 23. Not going into labor naturally is a little scary for me. We definitely were not expecting my labor to be planned. My mom arrived last week and it has been so nice to have help at home. We have had fun doing some final preparations and she will be able to stay one more week. I have gained 33 pounds during the pregnancy and hopefully will be back to myself shortly. JP is looking forward to finally having someone to play and care for. He is going to be a wonderful father.

39 weeks

We are anxiously anticipating her arrival. JP and I are going on lots of walks. The heat index brings the temp over 100 most days, so we have been going to the Northpark Mall for walks. My body is definitely getting ready for labor. I can feel things changing and preparing every day. I have an appointment this afternoon and her due date is on the 13. We are getting so close to meeting her!

Abby's Rainbow Turtle

I enjoyed making Abigail this turtle in June. It was amazing to think that while I knit, God was knitting her together too.

Fruit Bouquet

Kristen gave me this yummy fruit bouquet! I have been craving fruit the most. I am about 38 weeks in this pictures.