New baby is here!

Wed Sep 5th we went in to the hospital to induce labor. I was only 39 weeks, but the ultrasound showed a large baby with a large head so my doctor thought it would be best to get him out a little early.I was given the worst I.V. of all time! I think she hit a nerve or something, cuz that stupid thing hurt like crazy the ENTIRE time it was in my hand. This picture is me messing with it trying to make it stop hurting. It didn't work.

The induction began at about 8:15 am and Titus was born at 11:55 am. I got an epidural but it only numbed the front half of my body. I kept pushing the little button and it kept hurting more and more... I felt very cheated! But luckily Titus wanted out just as much as I wanted him out, so it went fast. 

This picture is just moments after his birth. Titus Lee Kirschenmann was 22.5 inches long and weighed 9 pounds, 11 ounces. I'm so glad I didn't have to let him grow inside for another week. Holy cow. Unfortunately his size did cause one problem. He broke his collarbone during delivery, poor little guy. But he is healing nicely so far.

 Miriam has been looking forward to this day for a long 9 months

Eden doesn't know what's going on, but at this point she doesn't think she likes it. Don't worry, she came around very quickly. Now she LOVES her new baby. She showers him with slobbery kisses and gentle little pats. It's very sweet.

 Believe it or not, this kid has dark red hair! I promise you I did NOT doctor this photo at all. Under certain lighting it's just that red.

 This is literally my favorite picture of all time. How blessed am I to have that sweet little family all to myself!

 Check out the double chin

I like how red his hair looks next to Jason's. I hope he doesn't lose it, I love his red hair!

August 2012

 Look at those skinny little legs on that girlie. She loves wearing shoes, anyone's shoes.

 I accidentally discovered my birthday gift from Jason 2 weeks before my birthday 

so we had to celebrate early and I was supposed to act very surprised!

 Miriam got some new glasses, play glasses. And Eden LOVES to wear them to read books. It's so cute!

Mommy, Eden and Titus reading Al Can upside down. Good times. Aug 29th