Pictures to go with the story.

Here we are arriving for induction at 5:00 am. Look how happy we were. Boy, we really had no idea what we were in for.

Waiting for the Pitocin to kick in took an extremely long time. Part of the problem was that I had to be constantly monitored and I couldn't get up out of bed. This hurt my hips really bad. Krista read "Inkheart" while I read "Sisters Grimm." Are we teachers or what?

Only after prayer and a change in position did labor finally start. I kept a keen eye on the baby's heart rate to make sure that it didn't drop any more. Mom helped me out with my hair and was a constant comfort.

Haddy went home wearing her scrubs. Doesn't she look cute? Now she can go to work with Uncle Sean and look all professional.

Rick is the best dad in the world. What a wonderful husband! After enduring me screaming in his face for 4 hours straight, he still only expressed love for me. He's taken to being the king of diaper changes; he gets up in the middle of the night to comfort Haddy; he tries to let me sleep as much as I can; and he works hard to provide for his family. I love this man so much! And Haddy is pretty fond of her daddy too.


What a cutie pie! She can already wear hair clips and she isn't even a week old. Haddy is so expressive, especially when she's awake. I love her dark, dark eyes. What an amazing blessing from God!

Grandpa is absolutely smitten with Haddy. Every spare moment he had, he spent it with her. Unfortunately, Dad had to leave for Coastie stuff until the 15th of May. I know he's missing his granddaughter terribly. We're taking lots of pictures though and sending them to him.

The family has been having a ridiculously good time with Haddy. She's just so much fun! How gloriously blessed we are!

Thank you for your prayers. Please do continue to pray for us. We have a beautiful child who was born through prayer and who has been a huge testimony to us. Haddy has already been the youngest person in attendance at any Clover Pass prayer meeting. Satan is trying to discourage us. This morning he tried to kill our dog. Yes, it is a bold statement, but I'm pretty certain of it. There was a box of Slug Bait that I was sure was out of her reach when she was on her chain, and she had NEVER touched the box even when it had been sitting in the entry way ever since we've had her. But, somehow, this morning she tore into it. It could have been fatal. Zatara is Haddy's guardian. She keeps a close eye on that baby. If anything were to happen to her, it would be devastating. We took her to the vet and they expect her to pull through alright. But now that we took an animal to the vet for an emergency, I know that the bill is going to be astronomical. I'm not working, so financially we're REALLY stepping out in faith. I know God's going to provide. I just don't know how much for of these attacks I can take. Pray for us. Pray for us to be protected, watchful, and strong.