I guess I should say that it all really started Sunday night July12th. I started having contractions about 10:00 P.M., but of course I talked myself out of it actually being contractions, or sometime during the night I wanted them to be so much, that that is what they became haha. They weren't consistent, but they were definitely there. Around 2:00 A.M. they started coming about every 10 minutes, not too strong but strong enough that I really started to pay attention. My husband Alex was to be to work by 8, at 7 I said to him "here is the thing, I hate for you to call into work, with it being nothing, but it doesn't make sense for you to go in, if I'm gonna call you in an hour anyway, so lets go see whats going on." They admitted me, and checked me, and I was only at a three, so I of course was very sure that they were going to send me home. We called our families just to keep them informed, and pretty much told them it would not be that day. A little later they returned to do another check, I barely made any change, but they said they called my doctor and she said either they could send me home with pain medication, or I could stay, and they would break my water. Well of course we opted to stay!! Reality began to set in. We again called our families and let them know. Ryan and the twins she nanny's came and visited, its such a blessing having her here! My mom, and sister were coming to visit that day anyway, so that worked out, and it worked out better because little did I know that my dad had decided to go with them, so he was there too!!! My sister came from Kansas, and it worked out perfect for her family that McKelle came when she did, she was able to spend time with us, and McKelle got the chance to meet her Aunt, Uncle and Cousins. And of course Alex's mom was able to be there as well. Amanda Larsen Davenport my Best Friend growing up, and her mom Peggy came from Wyoming, it was so great and special having them there! We got to the hospital at about 7:50 A.M. on Monday July 13th, they broke my water a little after 10:00 A.M. McKelle Ryan was born at 2:20 P.M. so it all only took about 6 and a half hours! I can't tell you how it was for me to hear her cry as I was having her, to hear that cry for the first time, will be something that I will hold in my heart forever, it was honestly the best sound in the world to me. When they placed her in my arms, I couldn't believe the love that I already felt for her. She was 6 pounds 6 ounces, and 20 inches long, and absolutely perfect! Since bringing her home, I've grown to love her more and more, I can not believe how blessed I am to have her, she is beautiful, and a joy every minute! And oh my goodness, she is so cute!!!!
