Laynie has arrived

The past 3 days have been so crazy. I can't believe our baby is here already! We are so happy to introduce...

LAYNIE DEBORAH PETERSEN
AUGUST 14, 2010
1:24 A.M.
5LBS 13OZ.
18 1/2 INCHES

Well, we went up to Trevor's family cabin on Friday morning for a family reunion and I was having contractions all day long. I thought that they would probably go away but they just kept on getting stronger. Trevor offered to take me home, but I didn't want to be a baby and go home because of a false alarm. Plus, I know how much Trevor looks forward to our week at the cabin every year and I wanted to enjoy it! Around 6:00 they started getting fairly uncomfortable. We were in West Yellowstone getting ice cream about that time. We came home and Drake fell asleep so I decided to go lay by him since I wasn't feeling so great. At that time my contractions started getting very strong. Trevor was out in the boat so I texted him that it was time to go home. I just wanted to be closer to home in case it got worse, but I still wasn't convinced I was for sure in labor. We left about 9:00 and about 5 minutes into our drive I was pretty sure I was in labor. We decided to go straight to the hospital. My mom met us at the hospital and drove Drake home. I was still embarrassed because I thought we would get sent home. But my contractions were hurting soooooo bad by this point. At 11:00 we got to the hospital and I was dilated to a 5. I couldn't believe it. She was still breech, so they decided to do a c-section. Not even an hour later I was dilated to an 8!!! Holy cow- I never thought this would happen to me. My mom rushed back over after Afton arrived to tend Drake. They were wheeling me in the operating room when she got there. Trevor and my mom were both able to come in and watch. I have to admit, I was quite a basket-case during the whole ordeal. I just couldn't believe this was happening to me. The c-section went great and little Laynie was born at 1:24. The experience is one I will NEVER forget!

Laynie is doing great! She was born with a cleft lip and cleft palate. She is so tiny and precious. She is eating well and we love her so much. In fact, I have already said that I love her cleft because it is what makes her Laynie. I feel so lucky and blessed to be her mommy. She never cries and when she does it is sooo soft (unlike her brother). She also has a little conjoined toe. The doctors say it is nothing to worry about and it can be separated if we want. It is cute though. Drake is doing well, but doesn't pay much attention to her. He is having fun hanging out with Grandma though. I miss being able to be with him and play with him so much, but I am grateful to be able to rest and know that he is getting taken care of so well. We have taken about a million pictures but I haven't had time to put them on the computer so I will post pictures later!

We feel so blessed. We have been taken care of so well by our doctors, nurses, and family members. We love Laynie so much and are so happy she is in our family!!