She's Here!!

Claire Danielle Smith arrived on April 4th at 11:41 p.m. (10 days before her due date!) She was 7 pounds and 3 ounces and is 19 1/2 inches long. She has a head full of beautiful light brown hair. I know that we are a little biased, but we believe she is the most beautiful baby we have ever seen!!

After working through contractions Thursday and Friday night, I called the doctor Saturday morning. At that time she said it didn't sound like I was in labor and to take some medicine to help me sleep through the night. My mom and dad were already on their way to Louisville to help with some last minute projects around the house before Claire came. All day the contractions increased in intensity and frequency. Finally I called the doctor again at 5:15 and this time she said to come in and get checked out. I called Adam on the "planned emergency phone." He said, "Why did you call me on this phone!" He rushed home and we made the journey to the hospital.

We were checked in at 6:30. By the time the nurse checked in on us, I was already 6-7 cm. dialated. They broke my water at 10:00 and she arrived at 11:41.

Family and friends have been a huge help this week and we look forward to sharing this experience with other friends and family in the weeks to come. We will work on posting more pictures soon; we just have to take our eyes off of her to post on here and that is hard work!!!!