Lots of Easter Pics

Such a precious gift on a precious holiday.
We had a mix of family over for Easter dinner. I have to admit I felt overwhelmed and over-protective having so many people around baby all at once. It was the first time we had more than two or three people over. But it all worked out fine, and turned out to be a nice day. I was sure thankful to have my mom here, and I cried like a baby when she drove away!

Sophie with my nephew Dylan - the greatest kid ever!

Sophie looking at Uncle Dom.

Sophie with Grandma Dana - we both really miss her!

Sophie with Grandma Barb.

Sophie meeting Aunt Angie for the first time.

Her adorable Easter outfit. Dry clean only - and yes she had a major poop in it! That's what I get for putting a baby in silk.

Loving mommy!

Labor of Love

Sophie Lee Segura born April 6th 2009!
This beautiful girl has finally arrived.

A labor of love!
My water broke at 3 am on April 5th. I was not sure quite what was happening, but water was gushing everywhere. I was not having strong contractions, but thought this was a clear sign. We arrived at the hospital at about 4:30 am, I was not yet dialated even a little. But, the nurse said that having your water break is a golden ticket to get a room at the hospital.
We got checked in and my parents arrived, luckily they were in town. They started me on some oral medicine that began my contractions, and they started coming fast. I was sure the baby was only a few hours away. Even with strong contractions I was not dialating, so they put me on Pitosin. My contractions continued without results for the next 24 hours. By 4:00 am on April 6th I had reached my exhaustion level, physically and emotionally. I could not dialate past a 3, so they fianlly decided on a C-section.
My whole body was shaking with nerves. My parents made it to the hospital in the nick of time before I entered the OR. I really needed to see my moms face at that moment. I went into the room with Brandon holding my hands and the baby arrived about 20 minutes later at 5:50 am.
I was heavily drugged, but I could hear her cry and hear the doctors comment in shock and amazement at how big this girl was. She was 8 pounds and 10 1/2 ounces.
I have never loved anything more in my life. She is perfect.
Both mom and baby are slowly but surely healing.