Lily Colleen Burnham May 25th, 2011

 Our sweet baby girl arrived on May 25th, 2011 at 12:57 a.m. She weighed 7 lbs. 2 oz. and measured at 20 1/2 inches long. 

 I went into the hospital at 7:00 a.m. on May 24th to be induced. They got me started on the cytotec, which  is supposed to soften my cervix. Bryce and I just hung out and watched movies for a little bit because nothing exciting was happening. My mom came to keep me company for a little bit and also Mandy stopped by. At around 4:00 Dave came to the hospital and took Bryce out to dinner. About an hour after they left I started to feel the contractions coming on strong. I called Bryce and told him to hurry back because I was in a lot of pain. The nurse that I had was NOT very sympathetic. Yes, I know I am a huge baby when it comes to pain, but she was horrible! I kept telling her I needed something for the pain, but she said I couldn't have anything until I was dilated to at least a 2. My mom and my sister Tara came to the hospital to help out. I don't know what I would have done without them! I had pretty painful contractions for a few hours with no pain meds until FINALLY Dr Pead came in and broke my water. He said I was dilated to a 3 or 4 and I could have my epidural. I was so relieved! It took about 30 minutes for the anesthesiologist to get there and then he had to stick me three different times before the epidural finally kicked in. I was dilated to a 7 before it started working at 11:00 p.m. I was so exhausted I fell asleep for about an hour or so until Dr. Pead came in and said I needed to start pushing. I pushed through about 5 or 6 contractions and then she arrived at 12:57 a.m. 

Here is proud Daddy with Lily just after she was born.

 

    My mom and dad came to the hospital that night to see her. My mom made me a sandwich because I hadn't been able to eat anything that entire time. It was the best thing I had ever tasted in my entire life! And it wasn't anything special, that tells you how extremely hungry I was. They were so sweet to come and visit because it was 2:00 in the morning. 

  
  I stayed in the hospital for 2 days and we had lots of visitors that wanted to see the sweet new baby. 

Grandpa Dave with his very first grand baby. He was so excited!!

Aunt Becca with Baby Lily. She was in the delivery room with us when she was born.

Aunt Mandy with a goofy smile. She had just gotten back from the dentist with her new retainer.

Great Grandma Gay with her second great-grandchild.

Uncle Shawn with his new niece. He isn't the most photogenic person in the world. Ha Ha. Love you Shawn!

The Carlson family

Uncle Ricky and his super goofy grin! He must have been way excited.

Grandma and Grandpa Burnham

Tara even brought Davis to see his new cousin. I love how she is holding his hands so he won't poke Lily's eyes out!