6:09 AM
8lbs, 4.7oz
20" long
whoa! check out that hair, it's not blond!
fingers? 10, toes? 10.
We're thinking about naming her Rachel.
We are so excited to have a little girl (we did not know the gender of the baby). We phoned in the good news to Allie's 1st grade class. She told us she cried on the way to recess. Allie has been hoping for a girl for 9 months. The boys stayed with our wonderful neighbor who came over early this morning. After a picture perfect delivery we had some adventure that you'll need to call us about - what a day. The boys were also thrilled.
Joy was awesome. She entered labor about 6PM last night. I took the kids for pizza around 7:30 and she decided to come along. We finished dinner and decided to go home and get as much sleep as we could manage. Joy was up at about 2:30AM; we left for the hospital at ~4:30 or so. When we reached triage, she was ready to go and they sent us along. The doctor delivered one handed (he didn't get the other glove on in time).
I picked Allie up from school, picked up the boys from our neighbor and we went home and watched videos on the camera of the new baby. I napped for 30 min or so, we got up and ate some toast with gummy fruit snacks and we went down to the hospital to introduce the kids.
Here is a photo of Allie walking in (unfortunately I forgot the video camera). As a dad, bringing the kids to meet a baby is one of my favorite things.
Wesley did his best not to tackle and pinch his sister. We were proud of him but he still has some gentle training left.
More to come. Thank you all for the help and well wishing.
Off to bed!
-Jason
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
It's a girl!
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CONGRATS!!! Oh She is so pretty! I am so excited for you guys.
Thanks for the pictures. She is beautiful. I love the pictures of the kids and the reactions on their faces. They already love her.
God gave us families
To help us become what he wants us to be
This is how he shows His love
For the family is of God.
The chorus to a Primary song.
Dad
Such darling pictures! The expressions on their faces are priceless. I'm so glad that Allie got her baby sister. She's old enough to be a real help this time. I'm sure she is looking forward to having Rachel share her bedroom.
Lots of Love, MOM
Congratulations guys. She is beautiful. Can't wait to hear the full story. (And I am SO excited for Allie to have a sister!)
Wow! She is looks totally different than all your other kids! I thought she would be a clone. How fun!
Good talking to you yesterday. Congrats, again. What a very special thing.
I am so happy for you!!! 10-20-10, that is a fun birthday. I love the name Rachel, that is what we were thinking of naming our baby if it is a girl. I cannot wait to call you and find out all the details. Until then, rest up and take care.
She is beautiful! I am so excited that she is here. It looks like the kids were happy. I can only imagine how Allie felt. I bet she was so excited. Take care, and I will give you a call today sometime.
YIPEE! A girl! I'm so happy Allie has a sister! I heard bits of the story, but I want to hear the full details. Way to go Joy (and Jason too, because watching is sometimes hardest because you feel helpless). -Ilene
Oh Wesley is so cute! And the story of Allie crying on her way to Recess is so precious.
Great job guys! We are really happy to see the baby and hear that everything is alright. I sure like looking at Wesley's face in the pictures. Lots of girl cousins are coming around!
She is beautiful, I'm so glad she's here and that she and Joy are doing well. I love the picture of the kids meeting her, especially Allie. What a cute family. I can't wait to meet her.
I knew it'd be a girl!!!! Congrats!!! She is beautiful!!!!
What a wonderful addition to your beautiful family! She's precious!
Congratulations!
Yeah yeah yeah!!! We're so excited for you guys! Paul and I were saying it seems like your kids all have a "look" - it's that irresistable Payne look that we all love! Congrats and can't wait to hear all the deets!
She's beatiful! I'm so excited for you. Looks like I missed seeing another one in the hospital. : - ( I would have come in, but Mark has my car this week. Can't wait to meet her!
BTW-I don't think she is totally different from the others. I see a lot of Baby Allie in there.
Congrats! I love Wesley's expressions the best. It seems that regardless of who looks like who the most, they all get the best of your great smiles.
Thinking of you guys and hope all goes well getting adjusted to your growing family. Only 5 more to go! :-)
Jeff
The baby is beautiful -- right in line with her brothers and sister. Wesley's eyes are sparkling and his smile is the best! Little sister will be pretty tough, I bet!
Mazel tov Payne family! She is so beautiful and the pictures of all of you reflect the love you all share. Great job Joy - hope you've been able to sleep a little! Love and smiles, Jen
I love Wes's face! So cute! What a proud big brother! And rachel is adorable! can't wait to meet her!
YAY! Just saw this post and I couldn't be happier for you guys! You look great and I can't wait to hear all the details. CONGRATS!
sweet, great pics
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