Sunday, February 22, 2009

baby is here!!

much more detail coming soon!

Our baby girl, first name Lauren, middle name undecided as yet, was born at home in the water on friday feb 20th at 11:16pm after an incredibly intense 7 hour labor. she was 9.5 lbs. and 21 inches long born at 40 weeks 6 days, surrounded by loving friends and immediate family. Caught by mom and dad. Here are a handful of pictures for now:

UPDATE: Her middle name is Nicole.



























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22 comments:

  1. Mitchell ClanFebruary 22, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    Oh A So Very Huge Welcome to Lauren!!!
    Lexi, you look so happy and relieved and amazing! Way to go!

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  2. UnknownFebruary 22, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    Beautiful, Lexi, just beautiful...Welcome to baby Lauren and great job Momma!

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  3. LilyFebruary 22, 2009 at 7:30 PM

    Lexi, I have tears in my eyes after seeing these pictures. I'm sooo happy for you. Baby Lauren is beautiful!!!

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  4. Joy HowseFebruary 22, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    Oh Lexi, she is BEAUTIFUL!!! and you do an awesome job!! (from ICAN)

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  5. MFebruary 22, 2009 at 7:55 PM

    She is gorgeous! Beautiful pics!
    Congrats Lexi and welcome baby Lauren!

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2009 at 9:19 PM

    You did such an amazing job! I'm so touched by your strength. Congratulations on another addition to your beautiful family!

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  7. D.February 22, 2009 at 9:23 PM

    Lexi, what a doll! I love the last picture. Congratulations! Nurse away!
    Ruthie, ICAN

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  8. 2Shaye ♪♫February 22, 2009 at 9:38 PM

    Lexi, YAY YAY YAY! I just love these pictures! Way to go, Mama!

    Enjoy your babymoon and welcome to baby Lauren! <3

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  9. hbacmamaFebruary 22, 2009 at 9:52 PM

    Lexi, what beautiful pictures!! Way to go momma; you did a GREAT job :)

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  10. Christine Fiscer, BirthkeeperFebruary 22, 2009 at 10:40 PM

    She's absolutely BEAUTIFUL Lexi!!! You did an awesome job!

    Congrats on your birth, and I can't wait to read your birth story. Enjoy your babymoon!!

    (((Hugs)))
    Christy

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  11. LaureenFebruary 23, 2009 at 12:07 AM

    Oh, goodness, she is *delicious*. WTG, mama!

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2009 at 2:06 AM

    Wonderful, wonderful pix, Lexi. Thank you so much for sharing. Little baby Lauren is almost as beautiful as her mama!!

    See, told ya it wouldn't be long now!!! :-D

    kmom

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  13. Slappy JonesFebruary 23, 2009 at 2:11 AM

    Congratulations! She's beautiful!

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  14. Lauren "Double Tap" CooperFebruary 23, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    Oh Lexi, she is *beautiful*! Congratulations! Love her name ;) Happy babymoon. She's just perfect.

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  15. WillowFebruary 23, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    Oh, Lexi, she's just GORGEOUS-- and so are you!!!! You did awesome!!!! ((((((((((hugs)))))))))) and love,

    Jer

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  16. AnonymousMarch 4, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    Oh Lexi how wonderful. Great picures. Welcome Lauren and enjoy the babymoon.
    Gretchen

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  17. Tami of BrooksGrothMarch 13, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    Oh {{{Lexi}}} I just got out to see the pics -- SO BEAUTIFUL -- and you look AMAZING!!!!

    Super Congratulations to you and give that sweet girl some extra smooches!!! xoxo

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  18. Jeanne Prentice CNMApril 4, 2009 at 10:48 PM

    I was blog surfing from Millermemo.com and found your site. Great job and congratulations to your entire family! Such a beautiful baby. I am so happy for you. I revel in the perfection we have through our awesome God that he designed us to birth so beautifully.

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  19. BRANDY NIXJuly 10, 2009 at 2:09 AM

    CONGRATS LEXI!!!

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  20. UnknownJuly 16, 2009 at 12:33 PM

    Oh hunny she is beautiful. You have caught up with me now. Lauren was born 9 days after Gabbys bday and weighed almost the same. Gabby was 9 lbs 9 oz. The 3rd ones are the big uns huh... LOL

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  21. SweetChaozJune 13, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    So beautiful! - Made me shed tears...I'm currently pregnant now....Congratulations!!!!

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  22. Apples 'n PearsOctober 29, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    This series of pics brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

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