Claire Amaia

Baby Claire was born three weeks ago on February 11th. We are so blessed to have another healthy baby girl! We love her so much and the kids are just great with her. I was due on the 12th, but Brad was scheduled to leave for Haiti for 9 days on the 17th, so we went into the hospital on the 11th to get things started. I had been having good contractions for a day at that point, so when I went in I was dilated to almost a 5. Things weren't going to fast, so they started me on pitocin and finally at 5:34 she was born. Brad suited down to help deliver the baby this time, and as most of you know we didn't know we were having a girl, so we anxiously awaited to find out what sex the baby was, only to be sidetracked by her coming out blue, with the cord wrapped twice around her neck. Needless to say, they got her out and all is fine. The Dr. said that that happens 1 in 4 times. Regardless, it was a little nerve racking. After we knew she was ok, my mother-in-law screams out "it's a girl!" Were so happy to get a little sister for Belle!

Brad left 6 days later for Haiti, and we sure missed him! However, I have been so emotionally overwhelmed with all the love and support that I have received from everyone! I am so blessed to have the friends and family that I have. Dinners were brought in, and kids were taken for play dates. I have been shown the true meaning of service, and I will never forget it.

Here are a few pics of our baby Claire.