Traci Christensen and Jana (her sister)
Love and first sight!!
Austin Powers moment (haha!)
Amber and Mariah(fighting over who would get to hold their brother first)
The three men in my life...
The three men in my life...(Hunter, Cody and Sterling)
The Moore Gang
Cody
Proud pappy
Hallelujah for epidurals!
37 weeks and two days
Brent and Michelle Johnston
Blake and Cody
Amber and Sterling
So happy together... :-)
The Moore Gang
Cody
Proud pappy
Hallelujah for epidurals!
37 weeks and two days
Brent and Michelle Johnston(Brent gave such a great description of the events on our family website--I decided to just copy and paste his post here--rather than re-write it myself. Here's his take on my labor and delivery :-)
FROM BRENT JOHNSTON:
Michelle and I went to the hospital last night around 9:45. We took Hunter some goods from Sonic--so he could have his nutrients. Julie and Hunter were in great spirits when we arrived. Julie looked great and it seemed like they were having an enjoyable time. Their nurse was very friendly and helpful. When we got there, Julie was at a 7 1/2, but was still having contractions pretty regularly. We had time to talk, and Hunter was able to give Julie a priesthood blessing. Then at about 10:30, one of the Doctors broke Julie's water. Within about 5 minutes of having her water broken, Julie turned a little pale and started getting nautious and lightheaded. We knew that her body was gearing up for the big arrival. She continued having hard, steady contractions, and started progressing about 1/2 cm every 10 minutes. I burned a lot of calories walking out of the room every time the nurse had to check Julie's cervix. The nurses prepared the room for the delivery in advance so there was no rush and everything stayed very calm. At about 11:50, Julie's Doctor arrived and was ready to get down to business. I took my place in the waiting room at that time, and Michelle and Hunter stayed in the room with Julie to encourage her through the delivery. Julie pushed with all of her might through 5 long contractions before Sterling finally made his grand entrance (or exit--depending on how you look at it). The only potential problem during the delivery was that Sterling did not want to let the Doctors deprive him of his constant feeding tube (I completely understand that). His umbilical cord was wrapped once around his neck, but the Doctor had no problem taking care of that. Finally, sometime between 12:20-12:34 (I don't know the exact time because I was in the waiting room), Sterling was born. His face was pretty bruised from the rough trip through the birthing canal, but he is an adorable baby. He has precious chubby cheeks and a great big smiler--and a decent set of lungs! He weighed 7 lbs. 2 oz. and I believe he was 18 3/4 inches. He has a decent amount of black hair, and it was so fun to hold him. Julie did such an amazing job! She looked great after the delivery--her color returned to her cheeks and she was radiating happiness and love. I am so thankful that Michelle and I were able to be there with Julie and Hunter last night. We had a great time, and we are so excited that Sterling is finally here. By the way, he said that I was his favorite uncle!!!!
Michelle and I went to the hospital last night around 9:45. We took Hunter some goods from Sonic--so he could have his nutrients. Julie and Hunter were in great spirits when we arrived. Julie looked great and it seemed like they were having an enjoyable time. Their nurse was very friendly and helpful. When we got there, Julie was at a 7 1/2, but was still having contractions pretty regularly. We had time to talk, and Hunter was able to give Julie a priesthood blessing. Then at about 10:30, one of the Doctors broke Julie's water. Within about 5 minutes of having her water broken, Julie turned a little pale and started getting nautious and lightheaded. We knew that her body was gearing up for the big arrival. She continued having hard, steady contractions, and started progressing about 1/2 cm every 10 minutes. I burned a lot of calories walking out of the room every time the nurse had to check Julie's cervix. The nurses prepared the room for the delivery in advance so there was no rush and everything stayed very calm. At about 11:50, Julie's Doctor arrived and was ready to get down to business. I took my place in the waiting room at that time, and Michelle and Hunter stayed in the room with Julie to encourage her through the delivery. Julie pushed with all of her might through 5 long contractions before Sterling finally made his grand entrance (or exit--depending on how you look at it). The only potential problem during the delivery was that Sterling did not want to let the Doctors deprive him of his constant feeding tube (I completely understand that). His umbilical cord was wrapped once around his neck, but the Doctor had no problem taking care of that. Finally, sometime between 12:20-12:34 (I don't know the exact time because I was in the waiting room), Sterling was born. His face was pretty bruised from the rough trip through the birthing canal, but he is an adorable baby. He has precious chubby cheeks and a great big smiler--and a decent set of lungs! He weighed 7 lbs. 2 oz. and I believe he was 18 3/4 inches. He has a decent amount of black hair, and it was so fun to hold him. Julie did such an amazing job! She looked great after the delivery--her color returned to her cheeks and she was radiating happiness and love. I am so thankful that Michelle and I were able to be there with Julie and Hunter last night. We had a great time, and we are so excited that Sterling is finally here. By the way, he said that I was his favorite uncle!!!!
Blake and Cody
Amber and Sterling
So happy together... :-)
13 comments:
You are so blessed! Congratulations first on the beautiful baby and then on the job! Really, Sterling is beautiful and I love the cheeks. I'm a cheek person, love to squeeze them. Good luck with all of your new preps. We moved to MI just one month after I had Isaac and with the help of wonderful family members it went quite well.
Gorgeous Baby!!! I'm so happy for you! Congratulations on the job, too! Bryan was 6 weeks old when we moved - what a job you are in for! But you are definitely one that can do it with flair! Love you all!
Congratulations! So happy he is here safe and sound. He's beautiful. So how big was this little guy? Glad to see you are both doing well. Good luck with the move.
Congratulations! What a sweet little boy!
He is beautiful! congrats. I am so excited for Sterling and Logan to be best friends. Hope you are feeling good with all the postpartum perks: ) I bet those big sisters and that big brother are loving the new baby. you guys deserve this little boy! I am so grateful to know you guys. And congrats on your job! Heavenly Father doesn't leave us alone, huh? We love you guys. Wish we were closer so we could help out some.
Congratulations!! I hadn't heard that you'd had him yet, but I'm so glad he is here and healthy. Congrats on the job, too! We will miss you!
Congratulations! Beautiful baby and beautiful family. Best of luck with your upcoming move. Exciting times!
I am just so excited for you! I am so glad things are all working out to! You are awesome!
Congratulations... He looks so handsome. Good luck on the new baby, the move and family life in general. I am sure you will make it the best it could possibly be.
Hooray!!! He is beautiful. And you look good, like the labor wasn't too traumatic. Hooray!!! And Congratulations! :)
Congratulations Moore family! You are definitely blessed. How amazing to have a new baby and also an new job! We are so excited for you all. Hope to see you soon.
YEAH! Heavenly Father hears and answers prayers! Good luck with the new baby and the move.
Poor Hunter, he looks almost more wiped out then you! You look beautiful!
JULIE!!! Huge congrats on the arrival of Sterling. What a sweetheart. I love all the pictures you posted. Sorry I didn't check your blog sooner. I hope you are home and recovering well. Crazy that you will be moving so quickly, but what a huge blessing--so very happy for you guys!!! =)
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