Lyvian Mae


Well she has arrived. Lyvian Mae was born on April 8th. She weighed 8lbs 13 oz and was 20 inches long. We were induced Friday morning and she arrived around 1 pm. All in all a quick delivery with minimal issues. She is a sweet little addition to our family. The other kids seem to be adjusting well to her. Bowyn especially seems to love her, though he still is a little confused that there isn't a baby in my tummy anymore. He loves to hug her and kiss her. The girls are big helpers as they are old enough to hold her so I can get things done around the house. Ayslind can't wait to change diapers and Cyana loves to talk to her. Going from 2 kids to 3 was very hard for us, but going from 3 to 4 seems to be a lot easier. The other kids are getting older and more independent and that makes everything run a little more smoothly. Lyvian had her two week check up today and she is 9 lbs 2 oz (Ayslind's birth weight). She also has grown an inch already making her 21 inches. My mom and sister have been huge helps with the other kids during these past two weeks. Mom took off last week and so did Brent, then this week my sister has off for her spring break and she has been down just to play with the other kids to give me a break. We also have some great neighbors who have called and taken the older kids so I can rest. We have had some fun surprises from friends and neighbors. People just randomly dropping off gifts or congrats cards. Even Ayslind's school class made a big pink poster that all of the kids made little notes for the baby and me. We hung it up in Lyvian's room. It has been fun, but the best part is...I am not pregnant anymore! That means back to running, hiking, walking, and being able to bend over and tie my own shoes again. What a euphoric feeling it is going from 40 weeks pregnant to not anymore! Enjoy the pictures of this sweet new little one.






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