The Greatest of All Great Days

I already wrote my labor and delivery story in my previous post, but I didn't really post any pictures. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and this statement has never been more true to me. I want to bottle up the feelings and emotions of that day and be able to remember them forever. I've tried writing them down, but when I look at these pictures, those emotions come right back. These pictures tell the story of the greatest day of my life...

Yay! Finally admitted! It's really happening this time!


Got the pit drip. Got my epidural. Got my momma. Got my cup full of flavored ice. I'm good to go!

Mike looking into my eyes and telling me how much he loves me! (and thinking, "Geez... I'm glad they finally got my wife her epidural so she doesn't hate me anymore!)

My sweet sister is holding my hand while they do something awful to me, but I can't remember what awful thing it was... iv? dilation check? epidural? blood draw? catheter? who knows???

It's almost push time!!!

He's here!! Mike is cutting the umbilical cord.

Holding my baby for the first time. I can't stop crying.


Checking baby West out.


After his checkup, baby Jayson is ready to be held by his mommy and daddy.


Momma and baby cuddling after he's cleaned up and checked out. No, I don't look perfect after delivery like a lot of my friends! But it was still a beautiful moment!

The doctor who helped make this happen! I love Dr. Thackeray!!


Mike holding the baby for the first time. Jayson has the best daddy!


Jayson is almost ready to go to his new room with his mommy and daddy.


Jayson's first bath given by his daddy. He immediately loved getting his hair washed.

Our sweet boy, all clean and snuggly in his new room.



Love my sweet little family!