I was getting ready to run to the post office and pick up the kids from my mom’s yesterday afternoon when she called and screamed, “PACK YOUR BAGS! WE’RE GOING TO WISCONSIN!”
Why?
Because Abbie’s water broke and ONE HOUR later I had a sitter with my kids and my parents and I were FLYING down the highway from St. Louis Missouri to Madison Wisconsin… and ONE HOUR before Avery was born we got there!
And I captured the whole thing!
Ab’s last belly photo! It was a perfect belly!
And THIS is right after the doctor said…
“Abbie, you are nine and a half centimeters dilated. There is no time for an epidural. You’ll have to do this naturally.”
OMG I thought Abbie was going to hit him! HA!
But DUUUUUUDE. She ROCKED it. There were a few screams, which is when we closed her door to the hallway (the worst thing a first-time mom can hear is another woman in agony!), but it went SO fast and you would NOT believe her today, twelve hours after natural child birth and she’s practically skipping around her room! She feels GREAT! Her exact words… “Jod! You need to have a FOURTH just so you can try natural child birth!”
HA! I just gave Chris a heart attack!
I want to let Abbie tell her story and once she does I will link her blog here… so for now… I’ll let the photos tell the story. Of Avery. My sweet new niece.
Avery Lee Enlund. 7 lbs. 12 oz. 20 inches. And totally perfect. And perfectly beautiful!
Welcome Avery. We love every little ounce of you already! And congratulations to my TOUGH AS NAILS sister and brother-in-law! Two little girls! It’s so so awesome and you’re going to love every minute!
Congratulations! Wow! Seriuosly tough mama! Love her name too 🙂
Enjoy her!
These photos are great Jodie! My first daughter was born under similar circumstances – the nurses told me it was too late to get an epidural and I started sobbing. It is pretty amazing, though, what a woman’s body can do without drugs. Although I have to admit my second was born with drugs – and I much preferred that method.
Congrats to your sister and welcome baby Avery!
Chris and Abbie,
Congratulations on Avery’s safe and quick arrival. I got tears in my eyes seeing you and your Mom and Dad…I miss you all….Love,
Kathy Stock
What a beautiful little angel…I am proud to share Georgia Lee’s middle name!
Gee…if Lara has little girls, poor Grayson will have to be the lone ranger!
God bless you all….Jodie, the pictures are wonderful!
Oh my goodness, did these photos make me cry. Beautiful!
Yippee for a new healthy baby for your family!
And I have to totally agree with your sister…going natural is the best. I did it with Jameson and was up walking around an hour after giving birth and never looked back!
So beautiful Jodie! Brings tears to my eyes thinking back to having Maggie 6 months ago with you and your camera there. Such wonderful memories! Congrats to your sister…. and welcome to the natural childbirth club. There really is nothing better than giving birth naturally!
Congrats to Abbie and her husband – Avery is gorgeous!
I need another baby after seeing those photos, and remembering my birth with Teddy. So beautiful, congrats to your family!!
she IS a rockstar! congrats on being an auntie again!!!
fyi- your sister looks so cute in her pigtails!! i am positive i did not look that good while giving birth!
oh how wonderful…and i’m totally green with envy! tell your sister i’ll have a fourth but i’ll opt for a c section….yep, worth every stitch! but, oh my, i think i just heard my husband his the floor when he heard what i wrote! yep…he thinks we’re done with three! jokes on him! hee hee!
Congratulations, Abbie, Chris and big sis. Avery is gorgeous and I’m so glad Aunt Jodie+grandparents got to be there to see it all. Enjoy your visit and every “new moment.”
I agree about the pigtails and how cute Abbie looked.
CONGRATULATIONS AUNT JODIE!
I am really excited for them and can’t wait to hear the story. Yay!
Congrats and blessings to all!
HOW EXCITING!! Having done the natural childbirth thing myself I can attest to it being the MOST AMAZING EXPERIENCE EVER! I am so glad she had the opportunity to experience it for herself. WOOOOHOOOO!!! CONGRATS to the whole family, what a blessing little Avery is!!
oh WOW Abby! Way to go! I’m all teared up. Congratulations on your sweet new addition!
Oh, my. What wonderful photos, Jodie. They are truly priceless. Having naturally birthed my two children, it is AMAZING and EMPOWERING! Abbie’s expressions made me cry (and Grandpa and Grandma’s, too), because I know exactly what she was going through. What an amazing time for all. Congrats to your whole family!
AMAZING!!! You rocked the photos – she rocked the birth. Love all of them. Talk about the best timing for you guys to get there. GEEZ – FAST delivery~!
This made me cry! You rock, Abbie. this is about as good as it gets. Bless your heart. Jod, my DIL, your pics captured the miracle. I am so proud of your talent! I told you so……Grandma & Pa Pa, congrats! Who does she look like?Love you all Terri