Birth Story

Anxiously waiting the arrival of Paisley!!

Mommy meeting her sweet girl!!

Big Girl!!

Official "daddy bracelet!"

I was STARVING after delivery and couldn't get food fast enough, (I was feeding Paisley at the same time!!)

Christi and Paisley

Papa Don and Grammy (I guess I don't have pictures of Nana and grandpa, since Nana was taking all the pictures!!)

My Aunt Barbie and Paisley!!

The boys meeting their sister for the first time!

Family of Five!!

First Sponge Bath

Logan and Spencer watching their sister get a bath for the first time! :)

Before I post anymore pictures of my sweet angel, I thought I would share some pictures from the hospital/birth. My due date was May 29th and the plan was to go as close to that date as possible, since my parents are out of town and wanting to finish school. Even though I wanted a planned delivery, we decided we weren't going to induce her this time unless we had to. And, I truly thought I could make it until at least the 26th. Well, I guess God had a different plan for Paisley and I. I went in on Tuesday the 18th for my weekly exam and I even talked with the doctor about wanting to wait until she was ready to come and not induce. Well, when he did my exam that day, I had progressed WAY more than expected, (I was already 4 1/2 centimeters dilated!!) He then recommended that I get induced the next day, Wednesday May 19th. I was totally shocked and not ready to hear that news, but knew that it is what we needed to do. I wanted to be in a controlled environment, where I wasn't at school or home when it happened, (I was DETERMINED to have that epidural!!) So, we woke up on Wednesday morning, (which I never really even slept that night before,) got our bags in the car and got the boys off to school. I was scheduled to be at the hospital by 10:00 a.m. , so they could start the process. Once we got there, the nurses got me settled into my room and I had my epidural by 11:30 that morning. Stephen's parents, my aunt and friend Christi arrived soon after. The doctor then broke my water around 12:30 and then the waiting game started. During that time I had the chance to eat some ice chips, (I was STARVING,) and watch my family play "Words with Friends," on their I Phones!! We also talked, told stories and laughed a lot. I guess everyone distracted me enough , that I was able to relax. The doctor came in at around 2:30 and I was already at a 10 and ready to PUSH!! Everyone cleared out except for Stephen and his mom and the delivery/fun began!! :) I only had to do 4 big pushes and my precious baby girl was out by 2:57 p.m.!! The first thing I asked the doctor as she was being delivered was, "IS SHE STILL A GIRL!!??" I guess I still couldn't comprehend having a little girl after having two boys. And, in fact she was a little girl and as BEAUTIFUL as could be!! She looked just like her brothers, but in a very feminine way! I was IN LOVE immediately and thanked God that she was healthy. Paisley Addison Kleppe weighed in at 8 lbs 6 oz. and 21 inches long. She was my biggest baby yet, but she also stayed in the longest too! Judging from her hands and feet, she is going to be long/tall like me. :) After they cleaned her up and I started to feed her, everyone else got to come in and meet Miss P. I sure did miss my parents in that moment, but I knew that they would be able to see her soon, (how exciting the 31st will be!!) We had a great hospital stay the next two nights and even had a lot of the same nurses that I had when I was there with the boys. Everyone was so kind and helpful, which made it so easy for me. I actually feel that I was in less pain after this labor and recovered faster than I had with my two boys. I guess the more kids you have, the easier it gets!! :) We were released from the hospital by Friday at noon and welcomed home by my aunt and little boys. My aunt has sure been a lifesavor these last couple of days as we have adjusted to our new family member. It has been a bit hard on the boys, especially Logan. He loves his sister, but has acted out A LOT more because of all the change. He did this when Spencer was born too, but I didn't think at 4 he would be this bad. I guess his personality is a little more sensitive than Spencer's. Spencer has adapted well to the change, we just have to watch him like a hawk!! He thinks Paisley is a doll and trys to drag her around. We are really trying to emphasize the word "GENTLE," around our household these days!! I am doing well, even getting more sleep than I thought I would. Paisley eats every 3 hours and usually goes to sleep right after her feedings. The 5:00 a.m. hour is the hardest, but my aunt helps me out a lot when she is fussy and not wanting to sleep. I feel ok, except for the whole "milk coming in," process. I am in a lot of pain in that area, but hoping to get into a routine quickly. I am just glad I am done with school and have the whole summer to spend with my boys and new baby girl! I feel so BLESSED to have such a sweet little family and thank God everyday for them!!