Monday, September 15, 2008

Our Baby Girl



On Saturday night we welcomed little Olivia. It was such a wonderful experience. My doctor decided to induce after an ultrasound confirmed she was on the larger size and the fluid was low. I have never been induced before and didn't know what to expect. I didn't even need pitocin. I received cervidil at 10:40 and that's all it took. We had the best nurses and even my doctor, Dr. Ruiz, delivered the baby. She wasn't the petite baby the doctors and nurses thought she might be. She was 10 days early and weighed 8 lbs 12 oz and was 20" long. I grow my babies BIG. She looks just like her sisters did and we couldn't be more happy. We have been so incredibly blessed and Heavenly Father's hand was definately a part of everything that happened on Saturday. It was wonderful to have my parents there that day and to have all the kids come visit us the following day. Here's some other photos of her and some other highlights of our summer.

Saturday, September 13, 2008

Congratulations Manning Family!

I'm going to do a very quick post for Kara to let all of her family and friends know that Olivia Jasmine Manning arrived today at 8:28 p.m., and weighed 8lbs. 12 oz. She is absolutely gorgeous (no shock to anyone), and looks a lot like little Audrey. The delivery went well, and mommy and baby are doing superb! I'll post pictures on my blog soon, and I'm sure Kara will do the same here!

Kristi is about to become a mommy again!

Okay, just kidding. Kara won't give her to me (selfish), but I thought you all might like to know that Olivia is well on her way to making her grand entrance into this lovely world. Kara was admitted this morning, and I hear has now received her epidural, which means that the baby should be here anytime! I'm sure Kara will not update her blog for awhile, but I will try to post pictures when I get them. Stay tuned and say lots of prayers for them!!