And Baby Makes 3!!!

Cory and I are now a family of 3 as of June 16th at 7:47 pm. Brooklyn Simone Hauber (named by her proud daddy!) was born at 7 pounds 15.4 ounces and 20.1 inches long, after 27 hours of labor. She has the most hair I have ever seen on a newborn. It is so soft and straight (it curls when it gets wet but when it dries it goes back to being straight), so unlike my hair. She is so beautiful but I am a little biased. It is so awesome to see how much in love Cory is with her. Even the doctor today at her check up noticed it and said something. My mom and Cory's mom were at the hospital with us when she was born (but just Cory and I were in the room with the doctor and nurses) and my sister came at the end of the week to see her niece. Here are some pictures: the day of induction (Cory and I), me (while getting pitocin, notice the smile - even before the epidural), after she was born, Cory holding his new baby girl and my mom (grandma) holding her when we got home from the hospital. Thanks for all the well wishes and the congratulations!

Going to the hospital and we are going to have a baby!

So our little one has still decided she is comfy and not coming out on her own. We are going to the hospital tomorrow and I will be induced. I am so excited but very nervous at the same time since I have no idea what to expect (I have heard MANY stories, many people saying being induced is "sooooo painful" - thanks people :o). I will be ready for my epidural as soon as I get there!!! I have had a lot of wonderful support as well, many well wishes via phone calls, text messages and facebook posts. Thank you all - we will keep everyone posted on when she arrives and send/post pics as soon as we can.


Love -
Chisa and Cory

Come and Gone

So my due date has come and gone (I was due yesterday) and it doesn't look like she wants to come out to see what goes on here in the world!!! I am scheduled for my induction on Monday, so I guess if she doesn't want to come out on her own she will have no choice come Monday. We are getting so antsy and just want to meet and hold her. Cory asks me everyday "is she coming today?" and I always say "I don't think so." because I just don't feel like it is going to happen. I wish she would prove me wrong :o) My mom will be coming to AZ tomorrow so she will be here for Monday's big event. The part that makes me so sad is that my sister can't get off work to be there Monday. With the mix of hormones and being so sad she won't be here, I cried and cried yesterday. I never, ever imagined my sister not being there the day I delivered my first baby and now she won't be there (so there will be no pictures of her holding her niece minutes/hours after she is born in the hospital, just breaks my heart). I love it here in AZ but it sucks not living in the same city or state as my family. We will keep everyone updated on her arrival as soon as she makes her grand entrance. If it is 3 am we will wait and let people know the next day :o) Wish us luck!

3 days & Counting

Today is June 7th and I am due in 3 days - WOW!!!!! But to be honest I don't see her wanting to come and meet everyone anytime soon. Went to to doctor last Thursday and there were no changes (still 3 cm and 50% effaced). My doctor said if I haven't had her by Sunday June 14th I would be scheduled for an induction on June 15th. I received a call from her nurse on Friday and my induction has been scheduled for June 15th in the afternoon. I guess if she doesn't want to come on her own before then we at least know that we will get to meet her either June 15th or 16th! So I guess it may be more like 3 days to a week and counting!

Today is also National Cancer Survivor's Day and I am happy to be apart of a team that has the privilege of taking care of kids with cancer!!!