Family and friends, the time has FINALLY come. On Tuesday, November 18th, 2008, at 1038 pm (France), Kayden Joy Matlock entered the world. She was a 6.8lbs, 49 cm, and is the most incredible thing that we have experienced. We fell in love with her the moment we saw her, and have fought on who gets to hold her more. She is a supper cuddly, beautiful girl with a full head of dark Matlock hair and big blue eyes, accented with the Abrahamsen face and nose.
Here is the brief run down of events that led up to this incredible moment (through the eyes of Shane, since Karen's still in the hospital). If you just want to see pictures, scroll down. I'm currently blogspot retarted, and trying to post pictures throughout isn't working out too well.
We went to the hospital Tuesday morning, thinking that Karen would get a cream to help her dilate, then would get induced on Wednesday. Not so.
Karen was apparently far enough along that the medical staff felt she could be induced that day. After waiting a while for a birthing room, off we went to the 'war zone', as I now like to call it. The first few hours, Karen was given and epidural and everything was set up in the room. They then broke her water, and she went from 3 to 10 cm dilated within 2 hours. A little while after that, 'Team Delivery' came in, and had Karen push while they suctioned. 15 minutes of that, and the most incredible little girl was born into this world.
Karen and Kayden are both doing very well, no complications, and all the memories of the long, frustrating days of waiting for this delivery were gone. She hasn't cried much (yet), and any time she's gotten ready to cry, being cuddled in her dad's arms is what works best. I'm glad to she she's already a daddy's girl...and rest assured, she already has me wrapped around her finger.
In France, that have you stay in the hospital for 5 days for your first child, so Karen and Kayden will be there a little while longer. We really couldn't have asked for a better delivery, once it finally came. The language barrier was very minimal, and the doctor who delivered Kayden spoke great English. We are so thankful for the prayers and support from our amazing family and friends across the globe. Karen and I are so happy to have Kayden in our lives and have can't wait for you to all meet her.
9 comments:
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
She is so beautiful!!!
Love you all so much.
-Adri
Congratulations Karen!! Kayden is gorgeous - enjoy this special time :)
Melissa L.
11-19-08
Congratulations Karen and Shane--
You are right, Kayden is beautiful. God has truly blessed you with a precious lifelong gift. I pray that she will bring you many years of joy. You two are going to be great parents. Praying for continued blessings.
Love in Christ:
Carolyn Strickland
mom3rn@hotmail.com
Kayden Joy is a beauty, alright!! Congratulations! Felicitation!! Mazal tov! Grattis! The proud mommy and daddy are glowing! We share your joy and thank God with you! Enjoy! Loads of Love from Israel! Vonnie
oh my gosh we're SO SO excited for you guys!! Maddie can't wait to meet her new friend...what a little cutie! Kare, i'm so proud of you...worth the wait...and Shane, you make an amazing TV doctor :) You are all in our thoughts and prayers so much...enjoy these precious first memories with your little girl...it goes fast! We love you!
Tommy, Heather, Maddie and Mom and Dad Huckins send their love too!
Oh, she is the most precious thing ever! I can't handle her hair and cute eyes and that she is already sucking her fingers! Yea!
You will be the best parents and love that little girl so much. she is so lucky to have you both.
Can't wait for Purpler (aka Tanner) to meet her!
We love you guys and are praying for this fun transition. Muuua and please kiss Kayden's face for me.
Love all 3 of you!! :)
Bekah, Bryan and Tan Man
Congratulations Karen and Shane!!! I can see by the glow on your faces that you are thrilled to be Kayden's parents!!!! God has blessed you with His most precious gift....enjoy her!! Love, Sandi Lundstrom
Kayden is absolutely beautiful! We're rejoicing with you over her arrival. Congratulations!
Larry and Rhetta (Amanda's parents)
Shane, you're a great blogger in my book! Your entry had my eyes all welled up in tears - and the pictures! They're priceless! What a precious blessing from God Kayden is. She couldn't have been born into a more loving family. Mike and I are so happy for you. Love and miss you both!
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