We had a baby!!! Lincoln Cedric Bevans was born at 8:39 on Wednesday, March 13, 2013. We couldn't feel any more blessed to have him part of our family! My water broke Tuesday around midnight and after debating with my midwife about staying home until the morning so I could get the girls off to school, we did what she wanted and arrived at the hospital around 2 AM.
The nurses told us to get some sleep since I hadn't started having contractions yet. Around 5:30 I woke up with pretty intense contractions. The nurse came in around 6:00 and knew I was definitely in labor. The midwife was called in since she hadn't arrived yet. (Even though she told me I couldn't stay home until morning, she was able to!)
When the midwife arrived, she told me I was 10 cm dilated and could see Lincoln's head. After only two hours of labor, one of which was pushing, Lincoln was born. It was an absolutely amazing experience that left Trevor and I both elated and exhausted.
Grandma Gay's flight was just in time to meet Lincoln the day he was born! She has been a tremendous help to us since her arrival. The girls are no longer in daycare so they are getting on and off the bus at home. They love the casual mornings of sleeping in and having extra time to hang out before going to school. Sophie is my big helper since she's home with me all day. She packs the diaper bag for me, helps me change and dress Lincoln and gives him lots of lovies!
In April, Sophie and Ayla are looking forward to starting gymnastics. Corinne is continuing to love martial arts and will be testing for the next level soon. Because Lincoln was born the week of parent teacher conferences, we were unable to meet with Ayla and Corinne's teachers. However, we communicated via email and they are both doing fantastic! We couldn't have been more pleased with both teachers reports!
Trevor has a week of vacation when the girls are on their April vacation as well. That is our last week with Grandma Gay, so we are looking forward to a fun-packed week with all of us home!!
