Thursday, March 18, 2010

Happy birthday Claire...

Claire was born March 3, at 5:08 pm. She weighed 6 lbs. 8 oz. Compared to our other four babies she seemed like a little peanut. I was induced about 8:30 am and she was born about 8.5 hours later. It was great. Of course it was a well documented event. Here are the pictures of her first day of life.

Her first minute.




Our first family photo.












The scale showing 6lbs, 8 oz.











Little bitty.

Claire and Grandma JoLynn
Here we are with my midwife Kathy. I just love her. She delivered 4 of our five babies, and one of her partners delivered Reese.
Aunt Becca was with us too.
Deaconness has the best food ever. It's one of my favorite parts of the whole experience. They have a full menu that you can order from whenever you feel so inclined.
Reese and Claire.
Abbie finally got her sister.
Alec and Claire.
Luke is a proud big brother.
Chad slept on the sofa the first night.

Our first picture of the whole bunch together.


Kalle and Tysen, Luke, Alec, and Claire.

Aunt Becca made her this cute headband.
The famous going home pictures on the hospital bed.







2 comments:

The Jeppesen's said...

You guys little Claire is just beautiful Congrats!!! Wow your other kids are getting so big....Just hope you all are doing well
Luv
Jill n Nate

Susie said...

Congrats to your sweet family!! Those pictures of Claire is so sweet and adorable. It is such a miracle to have these little ones come into this world. So glad Claire came safe and sound and healthy. Cute pictures of your kids welcoming her into your family! XOXOX