A Photo Journal of Emory's Birth Day

Birthstory to come at a later time (via Deona). In the meantime, I hope you enjoy some of the photos taken from the day. A HUGE thank you to Aunt Tammy for taking pictures, we're so glad you were part of our adventure. :o)

We arrived at the hospital at 7:00 am. Aunt Tammy arrives at 8:15 am to start taking pictures of our big day.

Monica records everyone's predictions for Emory's arrival time, weight and length.

MY prediction was that Emory would arrive at 1:26 p.m. and 8 pounds, 4 ounces.

Doc broke Deona's water at 7:55 am. Pitocin started at 8:10 am

First long contraction started at 8:11 am

The anesthesiologist administered the epidural at 10:02 am

10:19 am, Deona was dialated between a 5.5-6

12:04 am, no changes in dialation, 0 station, thinned cervix

1:05 pm dialated to 10! Monica starts texting family and friends *PANIC!!*

Nurses and Doc scramble to get everything ready.

Deona pushed for 7 minutes and Emory was here at 1:26 pm.

Emory arrived at 1:26 pm!!! Did you hear that? MY PREDICTION WAS TO THE MINUTE!!!!

Emory weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces and 20.25" long...I was off by only 1 ounce! Amazing!!

Emory looks HUGE in this photo.

Mama, Mommy, Emory & Doc

Aunt Tammy meets Emory

Grammy & Grampy visit

Aunt Dondi gets into the action

Deona's cousin Kelly and Dondi

Uncle Jim & Aunt Diann

The adorable diaper wreath Aunt Dondi made for our hospital door.

Uncle Dodo (Donato) & Everett return from a fun day at the Dallas Aquarium and lunch at Schlotzsky's. Thank you Uncle Dodo for being an AMAZING uncle for Everett, he loves you VERY much! Observation: Our son is a Longhorn....check out the "Hook 'Em Horns"... too funny.

Everett meets his baby brother for the very first time.

Godmother, Ori & Everett

Everett gets another peek.

Uncle Dodo and Aunt Tammy

Beautiful Emory resting peacefully.

Everett needing a hug from Grammy.

Aunt Schneider meets Emory. Thanks Schneider for Everett's adorable "Big Bro" outfit....LOVE IT!

Auntie Sharon

The next day (April 11th)

Emory listens to godmother, Ori.

Great Grandmother Mimi with Emory

Preparing to go home.

Dressed and ready to go home .

Leaving the hospital

Going home

At home, Everett greets his new baby brother.

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