Mad Love

Having two is hard. Real hard. I have mad love for these two but... WOW. Hip Hip Hooray to those moms out there with a lot of kids. Things have been busy. Simone is an absolute joy. I can't believe she is already a month old! Dylan is really sweet to her and is super helpful! Dylan can sing "Jesus Want Me For a Sunbeam" so good! She can sing most of the words by herself. Its adorable. We are excited for Christmas. I think it will be extra fun this year since D knows about Santa and Jesus. She will love her gifts.

Merry Christmas to everyone! Hope all is well.

Visits with Papa Kirk

First bath.

Helper

Happy Birthday Simone

I know this post is kind of out of order but I thought I would write these thoughts down while they are still fresh in my mind. I decided to get induced so Dr. Winward made the appointment. It was supposed to be tuesday the 24th but labor and delivery was so busy! So, the 25th was going to be the day. Well, I have an awesome friend and neighbor who got me in tuesday, YAY! They called me and said to be there at 8 pm to get started. I got there and we went right in and got hooked up to the pitocin. I asked for the epidural shortly after...only dialated to a 2 and in minor pain. I know, I sound like a baby. I am. Anyway, my doctor came in and broke my water and I was ready to push at 3:30ish am. It went rather fast, I thought. Her head was visible almost the first push and she was not in the right direction. The Doc tried and tried to turn her face down but she was pretty tight in the pelvis. So finally after twenty five minutes of pushing my nurse, Pearl, got on the bed with me and pushed down on my stomach as hard as she could. She pushed her shoulders under my pubic bone and there she was! My beautiful little cone head! No, really. It was really long...her head. Dr. Winward told me that it would not be a good idea for me to deliver a baby over 7 pounds again. So maybe earlier with the next one? What a good experience. The recovery has been really fast. I love my little baby girl so much. Why people don't want kids is really a mystery to me. As much of a pain it can be, it is so amazing and worth every single headache!

Simone,
You are so sweet. I am so happy you made it here safe. I feel like you have been with us forever. I love you so much and am so blessed that Heavenly Father sent you to our home. Please know that your family loves you so much and we are all here for you.
Love, Mom

My Girls

Yeah, thats right. I have two girls now. Two .
Christmas Jammies

Dad and the girls

So Far So Great.

The doll is so sweet. She is really calm and super content so far...

First sponge bath. Loves to get her hair washed. She hums and closes her eyes.

Simone Elle Fackrell.

November 25th 2009. 3:51am. 7 Pounds 10 ounces. 21 inches long (thanks to the mad conehead.) The new little one.

My WONDERFUL nurses.

Right before the big moment.

I had a really good experience. Baby is a doll. More to come.

On Our Way.

They called...going in now.
Love, Amber

Waiting

So today is the day. Or tomorrow I guess. Just got a call from the hospital saying they are so so busy. Lots of babies being born. They told me they will probably call me to come get induced before the night is over. Crazy. I am not anxious. I am actually calm. I had a really good day with my mom, sister, and my bff, Dylan. We went to Sees chocolates. We went to Barnes and Noble for a while. We finished getting things ready for our Thanksgiving dinner we are having on Friday. Its been so nice to have the company while I get ready. Thanks girls. See you soon Simone.