Pictures of our sweet girl

Mama and I had fun doing a little photo-shoot after Scarlett had her hospital photos taken.

One of the best things about being a PaPaw... nap-time!

Y'all, I could not ever have imagined how wonderful our Scarlett would be. Truly, our cup runneth over Lord! So much has happened over the past 3 days!

(p.s. I know I have been a little absent for a while and haven't explained much about our birth experience... that is because it went a little different than planned. So, here is the "nut-shell" version: went in to be induced at 1:00 p.m. on Monday. Was on petocine for 17 hours with no progress of labor. Made decision to have c-section at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday... for many reasons (i.e. Scarlett was weighing large, she was not dropping, I was still only 2 cm after being on petocine for 17 hours, etc.) Had c-section on Tuesday... Scarlett was born at 1:18 p.m. --- greatest moment of Mitch and I's lives to date!!!! At around 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday I was having a lot of pain at my incision. The doctor on call came and examined me and discovered I had developed a LARGE hematoma at the incision sight. She ordered to have a pressure bandage placed and would check back to see if it helped. She came back at 7:30 p.m. and said a second operation was needed ASAP. Ugh. So, on Wednesday morning, I had what I call my "second" c-section. They had to completely open the incision again and drained a 200 mL hematoma. Yikes. So, I have had 2 c-sections this week but one baby. Ha! As crazy as this has been and as totally unexpected as things went I would do it all over again if it meant I would get to have our Scarlett... seriously, I am crazy about her! So, that is why I have been a little silent after the last couple posts. God is good and we are on the mend.)

Another picture of our little cutie...

WE ARE IN LOVE!!!!!

SHE IS HERE!!!!!

Scarlett Jean Owen

Born on April 6, 2010

at 1:18 p.m.

10 pounds and 2 ounces

21 inches long

We praise you Jesus!!! Thank you for this precious, precious gift!

Scarlett is healthy and ready to eat!

On her way

The last picture of me and Scarlett in my belly.

Look at that precious Daddy to be... he definitely gets the award for "Most Excited"

My sweet, sweet mama (soon to be Nonni - pronounced "No-knee")

Aunt Barbie came by and brought magazines and entertainment!

It looks like we are underway... I saw my doctor this morning and we decided since we are now 8 days past our due date that an induction would be best. So, we are here in the hospital... just waiting. Please pray for a fast and easy delivery and most importantly a very safe arrival for Scarlett. I will try to keep updating...

HE IS RISEN!

The greatest hope we could EVER have... Jesus rose on the 3rd day! Do you know HIM? He is our King...

STILL waiting on our girl!

Here we are 40 weeks and 4 days pregnant and no Scarlett yet!!! We are coveting your all's prayers as we eagerly anticipate her arrival at any moment. I went and saw the midwife today (since my doctor is out of town) and she said everything is looking good. My blood pressure, fluid, etc. are all good. We had another ultrasound and they said it looks like Scarlett is anywhere from 9 lbs 12 oz - 10 lbs 12 oz give or take a pound. She is a BIG girl! But, again, ultrasound weight estimates are often not exactly accurate. So, the plan is this... I have an appointment on Monday with my doctor since she will be back. I think that will be decision day unless she comes before then. I will keep you all posted...

So, here is my last "pregnancy" picture. Hopefully the next picture I post will look a little different; a baby will be in my arms instead of my tummy.

And this picture portrays the way I feel many times... "Why won't you come out, Scarlett?" Well, maybe she is enjoying all of the Reese's peanut butter eggs I have been consuming!

Worthy is the Lamb

Of course the first thing on my mind when I woke up this morning was, "Oh my goodness, this is the day we have been waiting for, March 28th!" But, Scarlett is showing no intention of getting things moving anytime soon, so we will keep waiting. Mitch and I got in bed last night and talked about what a special time this last week (and probably next week to 10 days) has been for us. We have gotten to spend more time together recently than we have since we were first married. It is precious. Anyhow, that is not the point of this post.

I realized shortly after waking up that today is Palm Sunday. The day when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey with the crowds cheering Hosanna (Matthew 21:1-11). He rode willingly, like a lamb prepared for slaughter. I am reminded of our King's willingness to pour out His cleansing blood for us today and as we prepare for Easter. What a gift we have been given. He chose us. I love this Hillsong song Worthy is the Lamb. He is so worthy of our praise no matter what the circumstances of our life may be. Please take a moment to listen to this song. The thing I love most about this video is that they provide the words for you (like they do on the screen at church)... just sing along, no inhibitions... our King is so worthy!!!