Thursday, October 6, 2011

Layla Ashley Thelin

It was Sunday night and all was well, my induction was set for Thursday, I was going to get my eyebrows waxed and have my house professionally cleaned (routine baby coming procedure) on Monday, finish organizing some stuff in the house and pack my bags for the hospital.  Jeremy was scheduled to leave on the red eye Sunday night to PA for a business trip and was going to be back Wed morning to make the induction the next day.  Last minute his plans got pushed back and his trip was postponed.  I was a little bummed because now it meant he would have to go after the baby was born but I was also happy to have him around.  However I think the Lord had his hands in the business trip being postponed because my water broke, first time in 4 pregnancies, Monday at 3:00 am. He would have been on an airplane and would have never made it back in time.  Can you even imagine my anxiety level if that were the case - lol!  It was such a shock, so much water I can't imagine that happening in public!  We scrambled into "go" mode and got ready to head to the hospital.  I was there by 5:00 am and at a 3.  They started pitossin just because the rate of infection goes up every hour when your water breaks.  The contractions got a little nuts and by the time I got my epidural I was in some serious pain.  However at 12:35 pm with hardly any effort, Layla was born.  She is perfect.  So small and precious.  We love her.  Here are some pictures from the first few days. 

Layla Ashley Thelin * 6.11 lbs * 18.5 inches * 9-26-11 * 12:35 pm

On our way to the hospital. 

By far my best delivery :)
Dr. Bair, there is not a better doctor on the planet.



Look at all these crazy boys surrounded by a little pink...

Our family is complete!











Max is a great big brother, he tells Layla how pretty and beautiful she is all the time. 

Ike has this fake smile for all of his pictures, he cracks me up.  He is the reason we went with the name Layla.  From the beginning he has called her "Baby Waywa", he prays for her with that name, he would hand weapons to my belly and say "Waywa is on my team", so when it came time to choose a name, it seemed odd to call her anything else. Her middle name Ashley is after one of my best friends that left this earth but continues to be a guiding light in my life.  I hope my daughter can have some of characteristics that Ashley possessed that have helped me become the person I am today. 


The hospital hat is hilarious!

Grandpa Thelin and Layla

Brek and his baby sister

Mask of Zorro!  We had to do it, remove the bow and wallah, we have a bandit!!!


The boys loved the hospital bed - it moves up and down and you have a TV at your finger tips...

This picture is so sweet to me.  Jeremy and his baby girl!


Not my baby anymore.  Brek at 17 months seems HUGE!


I love this little girl so much.  

16 comments:

annie said...

Hi Kris, I couldn't be more happy for you! I was wondering if she was here yet. I remember when you'd tell me of dreams of a little baby girl and here she is! She is perfection. Of course I love her name. : ) Wish we were closer - some day I'll get to meet her (and the boys too!) Love you! Annie

Marianne Thelin said...

Kris,
I love the pictures, I can't get over how beautiful Layla is! She is perfect and lucky to be born into your family! Love you tons!

snlbarney said...

Congratulations on Baby Layla! The pictures are beautiful - she looks amazing for being a few days old:) You look so "complete", and I know this baby girl was destined to be in your family. She will be protected all her life by those wonderful men of yours:) Love and miss you always, I'll make it up there one day!

Ashley said...

First of all I love the fuscia bra strap in the hospital, you hussy! =) The pictures posted that you and Mary took are amazing!!!! They are beautiul. They totally captured Layla. I actually think I am starting to see a little brek in her. It is the eyes I think. She is going to be beautiful. Good thing she has 3 older brothers to protect her....and a safety parent dad too. We are so happy for you.

Kristie said...

wow she is one gorgeous little girl! I'm so happy for you guys--hard to believe you have 4 kids. Congratulations--good luck in the coming weeks, you guys are pros now, should be a piece of cake right? ;) love you all

Chiara said...

Awwwww - you did it! You got that girl! Now I just hope she doesn't give you a run for your money like Marley has done to us!! ;)- She is BEAUTIFUL!! And so are you! Geez, you shouldn't look that FAB right after giving birth! And I am in love with her name! Cutest ever! Congrats you guys!!!!!

Jerai Moulton said...

Hey Kris! I'm so glad you posted all those amazing pictures!! I may have cried through your whole post. =) Maybe it's pregnancy or maybe it's just me! I can't get over how beautiful she is! And I love the pictures of the boys each holding her!! I also love the picture of Jeremy with her! It just seems perfect, huh? And then the picture that really got me was the one with all the boys and Layla right after the bandit one. It totally made me think of myself and how much I love and look up to my three older brothers! What a wonderful family you have! Love you guys so much! Can't wait to hold that sweet baby girl!

Guenter Family said...

Congratulations, I am so excited for you. We all need at least one little girl in our lives. Good luck with everything she is so beautiful. Wish we could see each other more often. Sweet note about Ashley, made me tear up. Love you tons,
Makelle

JaNea Neff said...

Baby "Waywa" is beautiful! Wow, and just like that, you're a mom of 4!!! Good job on capturing so many great pictures. I have to say, I laughed out loud so hard at the bandit picture. Thanks for that.
Love to you all!! ~Nea

Emma Crowther said...

Thanks for sharing that wonderful day with me. She is adorable and I must admit it really makes me wonder why I am not having another. I can't wait to see her and hold her. You guys have the most beautiful children, and you look absolutely amazing. Beautiful mom, handsome hubby and four gorgeous kids. What more can you ask for. LOVE YA!

Nancy Bair said...

She is beautiful! Congrats to you and Jeremy. Can't wait to meet her!

Lindsey said...

She's beautiful!!! Aren't you guys lucky, three handsome boys and now a beautiful baby girl. Don't worry you'll get sleep soon. I thought it would never come this time but, for the last two nights Brynn has slept 10 hours straight!!! I feel like a new woman! Enjoy your baby girl. Miss you!

Linds

Angela Taylor said...

Wow, she's so precious! You, of course look fantastic, no fair to the rest of us! Congratulations! I'll see you in March when my parents get home :)

Thompson Family said...

Kristin, you look so darn good after having sweet Layla! She is a doll and I am so happy for your family. Sleep will come, hopefully before she is 3 months old! :) Thanks for letting me capture her newness. Love ya!

mle said...

I cant say enough of how amazing you and your sweet little family are! Having three brothers is the best and Layla will think so too someday. I cant wait to hold her again. Good job guys!

greenteahawaii said...

Kris, why did you just have to make me cry are you serious? Your pictures and everything you typed is so precious and so real. I am soooooooo happy for you guys. She is so precious, so tiny and beautiful! She has 3 amazing big brothers to protect her. You look amazing and are you sure you just gave birth? You look perfect in every pic. Of course my fav pic is her mask, love love love it! The pix of Layla are amazing, I love the photography work. Kris I am so happy for you. I wish I was there to help you, you know I would! I love you and a huuuuuuuuge congrats!
Aloha