Miss Lexi Anne!

On August 8, 2011 we welcomed Lexi Anne Sorensen to our family. I was scheduled for an induction (thank heavens) that morning and got to the hospital about 7:30. I had a wonderful staff of nurses and a great medical student and doctor. I was started on pitocin about 8, got my epidural about 9 and at 11:20 was ready to push. 3 minutes later, Lexi arrived weighing 7lbs 2oz and she was 20 inches long. She is just a joy! I had Jeremy take this picture before I donned the ever so beautiful hospital gown. I felt huge!

Here's Lexi just a few moments after her birth.

I couldn't believe how quickly my labor had gone. I was kind of in shock in this picture. It seemed very surreal that she was here, but I was so happy not to be pregnant anymore! And I loved having that time to snuggle by baby girl.

Maegan was with my mom while we were delivering and was telling everyone she met that morning at Walmart and Costco that her "Baby Lexi" was coming out of mommy's tummy. She was even more excited to come to the hospital and meet her baby sister. I didn't really cry after Lexi was born, but when I had both of my baby girls in my arms, the tears started to flow. I was reminded again of just how incredible the birth of a new baby is, and how close you feel to heaven. It was especially bittersweet, because Lexi was born a month after my grandpa Lyman passed away. I know that her great-grandparents were watching over her til she could join us.

The proud big sister. She loves to give her kisses and hugs and rub her head. I have such a beautiful family!