Baby Naomi

I may just be extremely partial but

I think we have 

BEAUTIFUL

grand-babies!

Born January 18, 2012

7 lbs 1 oz

19 inches

Looking very much like her brother, Bennett!

I have heard her called 'Super Human'

Yes, that is what I would say...

Super Human!

Megan gave birth to Naomi the way she had hoped,

all natural.

And she did a beautiful job of it.

Watching her would make anyone think that they could do it too,

that it really isn't difficult.

Well, I know better!!!!

I have felt so blessed that each one of our daughter-in-laws

has allowed me the privilege of being a part of their deliveries.

Even with a camera in tow!

I was apprehensive about this one because she was going natural and

 I didn't know if I was going to be able to watch her in pain.

We had a plan that I would come in at the beginning,

grab a few shots of the surroundings,
then wait in the waiting room 

until it was time to push.

Her water broke around 3am. They left for the hospital

about 7ish. Kenny had to stop at the office and they needed to
take Bennett to Lindsey's. 

Judging by Bennett's delivery, we all assumed it would be a pretty long day of laboring.
I did my morning routine of getting ready and doing some things at home when they texted a few hours later and said she was dilated to a 7-8.

I grabbed my camera bag (which was missing the battery for my camera! thank goodness she had hers) and left immediately.
These were the first words I heard when I walked into the labor room,

"This is a piece of cake!" Megan said.

Goodness, I don't think I have ever heard anyone say that about labor!

Between the big excersize ball and sitting indian style on the bed, she labored.

Dr. Groom was there just waiting and the nurse let her do her thing
 until she felt ready to push. 

It wasn't very long before we alerted the nurse she feels like pushing 

and the whole medical team assigned to her came in.

With several pushes, which she said was the hardest and most painful 

part of the delivery because of back pain,

baby Naomi was born.

Right after the birth...

(I love this sweet look she gave Kenny.)

Dr. Groom asked Kenny if he wanted to cut the cord.

"I am an attorney, not a doctor" was his response.

So Megan cut the cord!

I love this moment....

Dr. Groom pats Megan - a job well done!

And, if there would be just one picture that could wrap up 

Megan's feelings

 of this entire experience,

 from miscarrying 4 times, 

hoping she would hang on to this baby,

finding out she is a girl,

carrying her full term,

and then the birth,

it would have to be this....

A few hours later....

Oh, he is fascinated by her. So cute with her....

What a wonderful experience! I can never thank my sweet girls for

letting me be a part of such a spiritual, awesome, tender experience.

I love them for that!