Monthly Archives: November 2007

Finley’s first weeks.

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Brian and I have enjoyed our first few weeks with Finley. We left the hospital after a long stay and came home for two days, only to return to the hospital with a sick baby. We had to spend a few more days under observation. The nurses laughed as all three of us tried and succeed in sleeping on a hospital cot together. Thankfully, Finley was fine and we were able to come home a few days later! Brian was depressed as he had to return to work after two weeks at home with us. His first day back at work was on the heels of a major UCLA disappointment. We took Finley on first road trip to WSU for the UCLA football game. We were worried about the cold/noise but she slept through the entire game. Papa is training her early to be a fan and even bought her a UCLA onezie and booties!

At the game.
Right after she peed all over.
Who schedules pediatrician appointments for 7:30 am? That was a mistake…





She LOVES her sling!

Taking a nap with papa.
Grandma Brown and Maya.
Maya feeding Finley.

At the hospital…

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We spent almost a week at the hospital and had the best experience. We became buddies with all the nurses and were truly a little sad when we had to leave. We had lots of family and friends come meet little Finley… Auntie Lisa.
Cousin Maya and Auntie Sandra with Finley.
Hunter and Hailey.
Papa enjoying a few moments in my comfy hospital bed.
I LOVE HER!

We’re a family of three now!
Finley and Maya. Auntie Alison and Uncle Jeff.

I can’t believe I’m a MOM!!!
The Isaacsons.
Taking a nap with papa.
Grandpa Burnham looks smitten.
Grandma Burnham and baby Finley.

Baby Finley

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Finley Michelle finally arrived on Monday, October 15! She was 10 days late and put us through quite an interesting labor. I had contractions that were 3 minutes apart for nearly 3 days. After lots of pain and no sleep we arrived at the hospital and everything seemed to happen at once. I was strongly advised by my midwife to accept some drugs so that I could rest before pushing. The epidural was AMAZING!!! Within minutes of hooking me up my water broke and my contractions started coming every minute! However, I didn’t feel a thing. Brian and I were finally able to relax. I didn’t actually end up sleeping though, because I was just so excited. A few hours later we were ready push. Brian and I practiced all the techniques that we had learned or read about over the months. He was the BEST birthing partner! He was so encouraging and hands on. After 3 hours of pushing, Finley showed no signs of descending into my pelvis so we ended up have a c-section. Labor was nothing like we expected, but the moment I held her I instantly forgot all the pain and work. Holding her for the first time was absolutely surreal.