Jocelyn Ann Miller

She's arrived!!  Jocelyn Ann Miller was born August 16, 2012 at 1:34pm weighing 7 pounds and 7 ounces and measuring 20.5 inches long.

The Labor Story

On August 15th we made the decision that I would be induced the next morning.  Although I wanted her to decide her own birthday,  when I found out my doctor would be away the following week and with the thought that something bad could possibly happen and I would never forgive myself for not being induced.  So at 5am on the 16th we made our way to the hospital to be induced.

The pitosin began around 6:30am and a few hours later the contractions picked up.  My first  epidural did not take (had the same problem with Charlie) but the second did and I was feeling pretty good.  At 9:30am my doctor checked me and I was 90% effaced and 4cm.  She came in to check me again at 1:00 and I was 6cm and 90%effaced.  At this point Kirby and I made phone calls to family to give them the update and we figured we were in it for the long haul that day just as we were with Charlie a year and a half ago (23 hours of labor).

After the phone calls I had 4 wicked contractions.  On the fourth, Kirby looks over at me crying in pain and asked if he should call the nurse.  I said yes and at this point was extremely worried something was wrong.  She comes in to check me and says "Are you ready to push?  You're 9.5 centimeters"  I could not believe it!!!!!  She pages the doctor and comes back in.  I pushed for a whopping 11minutes (compared to 1hour and 7mins with Charlie) and there she was, our beautiful little girl.

And within a few hours our families were able to make it over to the hospital to meet Jocelyn.

Jocelyn her Grammie 

Nanny and Jocelyn 

 Granpa and Jocelyn

 Becky and Jocelyn

 Tia Jill and Jocelyn

 Uncle Mike and Tia with Jocelyn

Somehow I missed getting a picture of Kendra with Jocelyn but here are the twins toasting to our newest addition!

And last but not least.. our first family photo. 

Best Mommy moment so far:  At the hospital Kirby ran out so Jocelyn and I had a few minutes to ourself.  I cried looking at her knowing that any fear I had of loving her less than Charlie simply had erased.  And I am so blessed that my heart has grown even bigger with more love to give and recieve.

Worst Mommy moment so far:  For the first time ever, I have seen Charlie make a sad face due to his emotions.  It kills me inside for him to think he is any less loved than he was before.  But I have been reminded that the best gift I can give my kids is their siblings.