The morning of June 8th, we managed to get up early and get everyone all packed for our summer adventure…a new baby girl! The night before, I had no problem packing since I couldn’t hardly sleep anyway. Between being 9 months pregnant and the anticipation of meeting my daughter, I didn’t plan on sleeping much. I had gotten my special Jax time in and packed up for a few days with the grandparents. Our first stop…Bebe and Grandpa’s house. Jax was so excited to spend the day with them! He knew something was different about me (a big belly), but didn’t know he would be meeting his sister today!
Then we were off to Bromenn to check in. We had to check in around 6:30. So early, but I was happy to be there first thing since I couldn’t eat anything to prep for the c-section. That was the hardest part about the labor with Jaxon…not eating for 2 days straight. We got all checked in. The nurse commented on our bags, but we had to pack several outfits, blankets, etc for our little girl! We weren’t able to check into our recovery room since there was a baby explosion that week at the hospital. I was doing great until about 8…I started getting nervous. Luckily, Dr. Nord was just about to arrive so things started moving. I noticed it took a minute to get her out. I later learned she was turned funny and facing backwards. Neither of my children wanted to come out on their own! I won’t get into other surgery details, but before we knew it, Kensley was here!
Kensley Alayna Davis
June 8, 2011 @8:50 am
6 lbs 15 oz
17 3/4 inches
Kensley with her Daddy and Mommy
A little note about my hair and makeup. I thought with the second c-section that I would go in looking like a model for great pictures…not so much. I found out the day before that I couldn’t wear make-up! I had my hair all done up and one of the nurses even complemented it. You can’t even tell here. The anesthesia threw me all off…so hot one minute to so cold another. By this point, I didn’t even care. I was just so excited for Kensley!
We had some quiet time while Kensley had her bath. After some much needed rest, Aunt Erin was the first one to meet Kensley, via Skype. It is amazing that her Aunt in Jamaica could be the first to see her! Next up was Aunt Jess of course. She had blocked off her lunch well in advance so she could meet her first niece. (Picture to come later…couldn’t find it)
When Jax arrived, he had no idea what to think. “What is wrong with Mommy?” “Who is this baby?” “What is that gift in the corner?” Luckily, Kensley picked out some gifts for her big brother. Jaxon wouldn’t even come to me until I showed him his gift. Then he crawled right into the hospital bed. Jax’s favorite gift from Kensley was a Veggie Tales school bus! A mix of two of his favorite things. It was perfect! After a visit from Jax, Bebe and Grandpa, Papaw and MaMaw came by to meet our baby girl and make the transfer of Jax. He loved getting passed around by the way.
Grandpa Samford with Kensley
Papaw and Mamaw
Aunt K came by as soon as she could get off work. She didn’t even wait for Colt and Adam!
We loved our first day with Kensley. Sometimes I still can’t even believe she is here. Welcome to the family baby girl!
