04 October 2008

Welcome home Ruby Ann!!!


Welcome home Miss Ruby Ann!!! Our beautiful daughter was born on October 1st, 2008 at 6:28 in the evening. She weighed in at an even 8 pounds and was 20 and 1/4 inches long. Her apgar score was a 9 / 9 - which basically means all her functions were great at birth and remained great into the real world. There is so much to tell but it will have to wait until a later date so I can get back to being a new mom - I just wanted to post a few pictures and give a quick update. I promise to update with more of the details at a later date, just know the whole induction process went almost as well as we could have hoped and wasn't nearly as traumatic as I thought it was going to be. Morning sickness was MUCH worse than labor and delivery, if that says anything! On to the short story in pictures and stay tuned for future updates.

Here is mom during the day, just waiting for things to happen. The epidural was wonderful, although I started to have mental issues with not being able to move my legs - and by this I mean I was starting to go a little stir crazy.

Mom and Ruby after the birth and initial cleaning.
Dad putting on the first diaper; needless to say Ruby was already crying. She continues NOT to like having a diaper put on.
Our first family photo.

Just Ruby.
Ruby's first car ride home, I think dad was tempted to drive 10 miles an hour all the way there! It's about time SOMETHING helped him be more cautious. (Don't tell him I said that!!!)


Thanks to everyone for all the well wishes! Off to be a family...

20 comments:

Seachelle said...

We can't wait to meet our new niece! She is so beautiful! Congratulations! We love you.

Jess said...

She's beautiful Becky!

Kristin (kekis) said...

Congrats Becky & Matt! She's so pretty. I hope you are doing well.

Heather said...

She's so pretty! Love her name :)

Anonymous said...

She's ADORABLE!!! OK, I want one now! Ha! Congrats!!!

Misty said...

Congrats Becky! She is beautiful. Your blog will soon take on a whole new life!

AprilB said...

Congratulations! She's a beauty!

Cassie said...

BECKY! She's beautiful and I'm so completely happy for you and your new little family. What a little angel. I am so glad everything went well and I can't wait to hear more about it. And I LOVE her name. From Pebbles to Ruby...perfect!!!

Congratulations :o)

Jess said...

So pretty!!
Congratulations from, Seth & I and our boys!

Amanda said...

She is beautiful! Congrats on your precious new baby girl!!!

Kristi said...

Congrats!!! I've been checking your blog daily to see pictures of little Miss Ruby!! Welcome to the wonderfulness of motherhood. It will be the most rewarding adventure of your life.

Kristin :) said...

Congrats Becky! She's so precious and I can't wait to meet her!! :) I'm so happy for you and Matt! Love you lots!!

Nicole L said...

She's absolutely beautiful! Congratulations!!!

Kati said...

Congrats! She is gorgeous!!!

Meg said...

She's amazing! Congratulations to the new little family!

Anonymous said...

She's beautiful, Congratulations!

Brooke said...

Congratulations! She is so gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

Adorable!!!!! congrats to the new parents..
-shelley

Anonymous said...

Rebecca

She is so beautiful,, Congrats to both of you.
Jane S

Anonymous said...

Rebecca, She's beautiful! Who knew she would look so fabulous in pink! :-) Congratulations --- hope you and Matt are doing well, too. Take care, Sadie, P.S. I can help you with your #3 (5K)... let me know when you are ready. :-)