Tuesday, November 15, 2011

And then there were Seven

For 48 hours I had the worst PMS ever.  I was mean alternating with uncontrollable sobbing.  It could mean only two things, either my husband needed to acknowledge that he had married a lunatic and put me in a padded room for the sake of humanity, or I was about to go into labor.  Yay for me that it was labor, because that asylum thing was becoming a viable option to him.  I could tell.

I have a post to write on the things I always forget between having babies, but not today.  Today I'm going to snuggle with my little sweetheart and sniff the baby head.  The Computer Guy was a champ last night, and again today when he herded the 6 big kids up to the hospital to meet their new sister. 

When labor got to the worst part that I felt (God bless the epidural man), all I wanted was his hand to hold.  At one point I couldn't see him because the monitor got moved around and blocked my view and I panicked.  When everything seems bad and my body screams as it tries to turn itself inside out, he is the rock I cling to.  It just reminded me of why I love this man and am so proud to be the mother of his 7 children.

To my sweet husband - I love you more today than I ever would have thought possible. (and it's not just the hormones talking)

To my patient readers who have listened to me grouse about late pregnancy, early pregnancy and the miseries of baby naming, here's our sweet #7:


Because so many of you chimed in on the great baby name debate, I'll post her name until tomorrow morning, after that she's our sweet baby #7.

Here's the vitals:
Weight: 6 lbs 10 oz
Height: 20 inches
Name:  Sorry, you missed it


Your prayer intentions were a great focus during labor, and it was an honor to pray for you all.

God bless,
me

28 comments:

LarryD said...

Congrats!! Happy happy joy joy!!

She looks beautiful!

She's a lucky girl, being born to a couple great kids like you and your husband.

Colleen said...

I love the name, and she is a doll!! Congrats!

Jamie Jo said...

She's beautiful, as is her name!

congratulations, and God bless you all!!

midwestmom3 said...

Congratulations! She is beautiful.

Conservamom said...

Congratulations! What a blessing and what a beautiful little girl! God bless your newest princess!

Maurisa said...

She's beautiful!

Jenni said...

I've checked everyday since last Wednesday! Thanks for sharing soooo quickly with your readers!

Sara said...

Congratulations! You've been in my prayers these past few days.
I join you in thanking God for a happy, healthy delivery.

Best wishes

Packrat said...

Oh, she is just beautiful. Congratulations. Hope you are feeling better.

Joy Beyond the Cross said...

Yeah!!!!!!!! Praise God for your beautiful baby!!!!

Rebecca said...

Congratulations!!! Her name is absolutely beautiful - as is she :).

Tridentine Wife said...

Congratulations, I love that sweet baby smell. Beautiful name, beautiful #7.

BlessedBeLord said...

Congrats! She is precious..

cathmom5 said...

"Today is your birthday!
It's my birthday too yea!
They say it's your birthday!
Gonna have a good time!..."

Lots of love, Sweet #7.
Wink and hug to The Mom.
XOX (kiss on each cheek and hug in the middle)

God Bless the whole family.

cathmom5 said...

By the way, it isn't really my BD. Just thought The Mom would get the song. ;-)

Monica said...

Congratulations on a beautiful baby girl!!! How EXCITING!!!

Stacy said...

Aww congrats!

I'm sad I missed her name, but I'm sure it's as beautiful as she is!

Leila @ Little Catholic Bubble said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! WHEEEEE!!

Lauren @ Magnify the Lord with Me said...

SHE IS BEAUTIFUL and I LOVE her name!!!!!

Tmiester said...

Congratulations!! I'm happy for you and your Family

JoAnna said...

Oh, she's precious, and I love her name! (Saw it yesterday but didn't have a chance to comment until now.) :) Congratulations!!

LeAnn said...

Congratulations! She's beautiful!

The Original Katie said...

Missed the name :'(

Lena said...

Congratulations! She's cute. I saw the name and love it. I'm looking forward to seeing your new header picture when you put it up. Not to put any pressure on you. : ) How are all the children relating to the baby though I know most of them have lived with a baby before? Take care.

Sarah said...

CONGRATS! I'm so happy for you! So bummed I missed the name though! :( My google reader didn't update until it was already too late, super bummed!

Nod said...

Super cool. She's beautiful. Congratulations!

Send me a link, and I'll send you some diapers. :)

JellyBelly said...

Congratulations!!!! She is so precious!!!!

Beth said...

Congratulations! I missed the name too! awwwww