Ok are you ready for picture overload?!? i just can’t help myself. we are so overflowing with joy right now! We are so excited to share with everyone our newest bundle of joy!!
My Labor Story
The doctor told us to leave our house to get things rolling at 10:30… we were a tad anxious and arriveddd there at 10:30. ben insisted i wear the socks…..haha. and ben being completely giddy was making faces.. this is his nervous “we’re about to have a baby!!!” face.
They had me hooked up by 12:00..giving me an antibiotic I needed and they wanted me to have before the baby arrived. They gave me petocin to try and regulate/get closer my 8 minute apart contractions. Pretty much immediately I went to 2-4 minute contractions. Intensifying in pain. I tried to be a big girl and last as long as possible before I got my epidural so that it wouldn’t spread them a part. I received that at 1:25am. They checked me when I first got there and I was still 3 cm dilated but now 90 percent effaced (80 percent the day before).
i did my makeup..because i’m silly like that. ben had to capture the moment…
(we were about to be making memories people!! gotta look glam!)
An hour after having my epidural I started feeling strong pressure down low that made me cringe and grab the bed handles.i had one or two big ones…i thought my epidural was wearing off so I hit the button and then called the nurse to tell her about the pressure. They leisurely were making their way in to break my water..that was the plan of what to do next once the antibiotics went in.. but they saw how I was reacting to the pressure…glanced at me…and there was baby’s head! Coming out on her own. They quickly set up and then 2 pushes and screams later baby was out! I felt like a wild woman screaming but they reassured me that those were no “Screams”. Haha.
The nurse wasn’t sure what time to put down as “start of labor”…….it just kinda happened! The doctor and nurses were fabulous. They felt like we just got started and boom baby was here. It was incredible and amazing and recovery is going great.
She has dark hair!! like her mama! (sophie came out a light brown then turned blonde.)
Sienna’s hair is a little coarse like sophie’s..so maybe it’ll go curly too!
After her bath her hair sticks straight out! it’s awesome. haha.
She has dark hair!! like her mama! (sophie came out a light brown then turned blonde.)Sienna’s hair is a little coarse like sophie’s..so maybe it’ll go curly too!
After her bath her hair sticks straight out! it’s awesome. haha.
my mom was there to see her right after she was born!
My mom brought sophie later that morning to meet her little sister for the first time!
and sophia said…”aw she’s so key-uteee” she wants to hold her all by herself right now…so we’ll have to work on that. she’s pretty gentle but she can give some pretty aggressive smoochies. ;)
i missed my sophia so much when we were in the hospital! it was my first night away from her.. she did great with grandma though. i was told they had lots of dance parties with tutu’s on their head. ;)
and sophia said…”aw she’s so key-uteee” she wants to hold her all by herself right now…so we’ll have to work on that. she’s pretty gentle but she can give some pretty aggressive smoochies. ;)
i missed my sophia so much when we were in the hospital! it was my first night away from her.. she did great with grandma though. i was told they had lots of dance parties with tutu’s on their head. ;)
I LOVE the photo in the middle here…. my girls.
i’m so excited i have a blondie and a brunette! fun fun!
grandma lovin’ :) my mom has been such a big help! and ben’s mom is coming in soon..we can’t wait!
sophia asked to say cheese..haha.
i’m so excited i have a blondie and a brunette! fun fun!
grandma lovin’ :) my mom has been such a big help! and ben’s mom is coming in soon..we can’t wait!
sophia asked to say cheese..haha.
She is a great nurser and sleeper…she doesn’t cry…i think she has cried twice. ?!
i’m sure that will change but for now i’m enjoying my angel baby.
feeling so blessed. So in love with my girls. Jand my amazing hubby whose finger is still a tad red from me squeezing it during the pain. Haha. Thanks for the prayers..they were definitely felt.
for those curious about the name… sienna and goretti are both saint names that we think are pretty.and are women who we admire. (st. catherine of sienna and st. maria goretti..look them up if you are interested..they have amazing stories..especially maria goretti.)
ps. the chocolate bars were a hit! the nursing staff said i was their favorite… ;) they were sooo sweet and friendly..chocolate helps everyone be in a better mood hehe. one of the girls was even so sweet she stopped by my room just to say bye when she was heading out. yay for great nurses.
pss. i also loveee the surprise gift from ben..he ordered one the ‘Buckets of Love’ that his cousin creates. i love the personal details.. and the container is a great size! (thank you so much jill i love it!!!)
pss. i also loveee the surprise gift from ben..he ordered one the ‘Buckets of Love’ that his cousin creates. i love the personal details.. and the container is a great size! (thank you so much jill i love it!!!)
we are heading home this morning!! so excited..and the fact that my mom is there cooking yummy food already is even more exciting. hehe. thanks for sharing in our joy with us! have a great day ladies!
**this was originally posted on tuesday- i’ll be posting an update soon. right now just enjoying our girls and time with family. thanks for all the kind words!**
Evelien
August 17, 2010 at 6:19 amwoohoow! I love all of the pictures :)
She’s gorgeous! And Sophie is such a great big sis!
Enjoy your two girls!
Lavender and Lilies
August 17, 2010 at 6:45 amGorgeous pictures! Congrats!
Lyndsey
August 17, 2010 at 6:45 amCongratulations from England, she is adorable and I love the name. What lovely photos, thanks for sharing xxx
Cares and Mimi
August 17, 2010 at 7:03 amCongratulations! Gorgeous family! Blessings to you all!
Margaret B
August 17, 2010 at 8:04 amCongratulations! The names are absolutely gorgous…two very amazing people to be named after! Love and many prayer!
Candace
August 17, 2010 at 9:17 amCongratulations!!! She is simply beautiful!
Barefoot Kathy
August 17, 2010 at 9:26 amPrayers of thanks for the beautiful baby and good health of both mom and Sienna! May your family continue to be blessed! I can see Sophia is going to be a hands on little helper to mom! :-) And, natalie, i can’t believe you were worried about make-up minutes before screaming in pain! :-)
Peace and God bless all!
Kathy Stupar
Cams
August 17, 2010 at 9:31 amOh Natalie…I am so happy for you. I adore her name & I also love that you were putting make-up on during labor. Haha!
Enjoy your beautiful family! :)
veee
August 17, 2010 at 9:31 amAwwh, you have such a great family and beautiful lil’ girls!! Can’t wait for the ride…congrats!!
Lindsey
August 17, 2010 at 9:49 amCongratulations! You are so blessed!
Hilary Lane
August 17, 2010 at 10:46 amGorgeous!! Both Sienna & you!! Congratulations! This post made me teary eyed! Thankfully no one came in my office, or I would’ve been caught procrastinating, no doubt about it!!
Both your girls are beautiful!!
Anna Liesemeyer
August 17, 2010 at 10:51 amNatalie, congratulations to you and Ben! What a beautiful name that fits her perfectly! I love her dark hair! So happy you had a quick delivery!
LOVE that you stopped to put on makeup. Classy chic!
<3
Anna
Katie
August 17, 2010 at 11:07 amCongrats!!! I am so happy for you and the new addition to the family. Get plenty of rest and take more amazing pictures! I love the post!!
Anne
August 17, 2010 at 11:34 amCongratulations! She is absolutely beautiful. Sounds like everything went so well – what a blessing!
oxygen.intake
August 17, 2010 at 12:32 pmNat, you daughters are gorgeous! I love the middle name too, St. Maria Goretti was such a beautiful soul and i’m sure your little Sienna Goretti will be too!
It’s so amazing to see your little family, it seems just yesterday we were roomies in the ATL causing as much trouble as we could, haha. All my love to you, Ben and your daughters, I hope I can come see you all soon!
PaperCourt
August 17, 2010 at 12:32 pmCongratulations! She is adorable and so are you! Your labor sounds exactly like my 2nd labor. It’s so much easier the 2nd time around. Take care of yourself!
Brouillettes
August 17, 2010 at 12:33 pmLOVE the name! and both the saints. Thank you for sharing!
FirstComesLove.Then
August 17, 2010 at 12:42 pmCongrats!!! LOVING her hair! So adorable. It’s so great to hear that Sienna’s birth went to so quickly and well. Love the story behind her name:)
You are blessed!
Kristin
August 17, 2010 at 12:43 pmCongratulations! She is ADORABLE!
littledaisymay
August 17, 2010 at 1:02 pmShe is adorable! You have a beautiful family :)
CBelle
August 17, 2010 at 1:55 pmCongrats! Your family is beautiful!
Cynthia
August 17, 2010 at 2:08 pmCongratulations Natalie! What a beautiful family you have…thank you for sharing ;^)
Many blessings to you and your new little one!
Laura@Cowboy Boots
August 17, 2010 at 2:44 pmcongrats on baby sienna!!!
ok not only do you make carrying babies look a breeze you make birthin them the same way.
after 4 kids you think i would remember the makeup thing..esp after looking back at all my pics….you have def inspired me to remember come jan w//#5!!!
you are gorgeous and glowing and all the family photos were beautiful too!
congrats and rest well!
Lane
August 17, 2010 at 2:48 pmSo happy for you and I LOVE the pictures!!!
Kelli
August 17, 2010 at 2:53 pmHow amazing are you doing that long picture-filled post right after giving birth. She is adorable. Enjoy :)
Crys
August 17, 2010 at 3:37 pmOh my gosh..adorable. So much beauty.. beautiful name.. beautiful family. I actually teared up. Great, now I think I have baby fever… never thought I’d say that again.
All the best!
-Lauren
August 17, 2010 at 4:13 pmso precious! Congratulations.
Jena Leigh
August 17, 2010 at 5:38 pmThank you for sharing the entire story and the photos! I teared up and my husband laughed “you don’t even know them!” I feel like I do! Such a sweet family, congratulations!
jaime
August 17, 2010 at 6:14 pmsienna is absolutely gorgeous! love that hair on her <3 and totally going to do the chocolate bar idea too! congrats to you and your lovely family.
In this wonderful life...
August 17, 2010 at 6:16 pmCongrats!!! she is BEAUTIFUL!!!
Lauren
August 17, 2010 at 9:08 pmNatalie,
Troy and I are so happy for you, Ben, and Sophia! The baby is adorable and your family is beautiful!! When you’re up and running again (though, based on your last post it doesn’t appear that you’ve taken a break!) I would love to know about your pregnancy diet. You stay so gorgeous, fit, and healthy looking– I want to eat what you’re eating when Troy and I start a family! Congratulations on your new addition!!
Lauren
Annie
August 17, 2010 at 9:38 pmawww…congrats on the perfect baby girl!! love all of that dark hair!! …and so glad that you got your makeup applied before the big moment :)…you look beautiful in all of the pictures!!
Ash
August 17, 2010 at 9:56 pmLove all your Adorable pictures!!! Thanks for Sharing such a wonderful Moment in your Life.. Congrats to you all!!! Enjoy and Rest :)
Mom on the Run
August 17, 2010 at 10:27 pmCongrats Natalie! She is beautiful. You look great. I only hope I look that good after delivering. Enjoy your new family!
SweDaisy
August 17, 2010 at 11:04 pmCongratulations! I’m glad it all went well. You really are blessed with such beautiful girls.
...::Heather @ Mrs. Southern Bride::...
August 18, 2010 at 10:58 amCongratulations! She is beautiful. :)
AM from White House, Black Shutters
August 18, 2010 at 12:09 pmCongratulations! She is absolutely beautiful, look at all that hair, and she looks so alert! I love her name, St. Maria Goretti is a great saint for her to look up to! :)
You look great also, mama! Enjoy spending time with your babies :)
-Ann Marie
e.louise
August 18, 2010 at 2:21 pmCongratulations!!! She is so precious and beautiful! Enjoy all the little moments in the next weeks with your two beautiful girls!
Jocelyn
August 19, 2010 at 9:29 amCongratulations on your adorable sweet baby! Love all the hair she has!!!!
Shannon
August 19, 2010 at 11:50 amWow, she’s beautiful! Congratulations! You also look amazingly beautiful, especially after just having a baby! Girl, I’m so jealous! Best wishes to you and your newest addition!
nichole
August 19, 2010 at 4:00 pmYAY! She’s beautiful! So glad all is well! Enjoy your babies and family time:)
Nichole
alli/hooray
August 24, 2010 at 4:15 pmCongrats, she is beautiful! Love all that hair of hers! And the cute photos with big sister : )