Abigail Anne's Arrival

On Friday night Andrew and I watched a movie and I just kept eating Tums..didn't feel like eating but had a lot of heartburn. Had a few contractions but nothing regular. Woke up at 3am with real contractions and realized they actually were pretty close together. Andrew called Dr. Shen (my doctor, yay!!) and she said she would meet us at the hospital. We got there around 3:30 and everything started to happen really quickly... The anesthesiologist came to give the epidural but by then Dr. Shen was already getting into her delivery clothes. The nurse said "will it be that soon."
Well, she was born at 4:59 am... Naturally since the epidural never had time to kick in. It was really hard but over fast. She was our biggest 7 pounds, 10 ounces and 21 inches long. She was born on March 17, St. Patrick's day and Eric's 8th birthday!!
He wasn't too excited to share a birthday but hopefully lots of attention and gifts this weekend made up for it.
James is very excited about "the baby sister." he is behaving very well and being so loving. He even gave Andrew his little koala bear for me to sleep with at the hospital.
Both times Ellie visited the hospital she has practically held the baby the whole time.
Everyone is very excited now and so far so good with baby Abbie... We'll see how things go when we go home tomorrow. Luckily we have grandmom visiting to help us and a whole week of 70 degree days (in march!!) to keep the kids busy!

James

Are ducks chickens' moms?

911

Poor James was so upset today. He was having a huge tantrum and screaming so I put him in time out. When he calmed down he was crying and he asked "are u gonna call 911 on me"
Somehow he got the idea that if you get in big trouble someone calls 911 and the police pick u up.

Kids Getting Excited for Baby

The kids are getting excited for their little baby sister to arrive. 2 weeks ago I had a false alarm and the doctor said it would be soon so everyone is getting anxious!
Some thoughts from the kiddos:
Eric "I know you didn't have the baby last night but you look way skinnier today." loooooved that one ;)
Ellie "if you had the baby 3 days
ago Then you wouldn't have to walk so slow today."
James "when the baby sister comes I'm gonna let her look at Amtrak trains with me on the iPad and she's gonna love it."