So at 10:30 last night, Jocelyn says she thinks her water has broken. I tell her to make sure she hasn't just pee'd her pants, because we were getting all ready for bed, and who wants to go to the hospital in the middle of the night when you are all ready scheduled to do it during the day on Monday?
So we decide to go in, but Jocelyn thinks she needs to clean first! Yeah, no kidding. So she's running around cleaning the counter, picking stuff up off the floor, etc... Finally, I ask her if I should just throw a tarp on the floor and we can have the baby at the house, or if she actually wanted to get to the hospital. She finally decided we could go to the hospital.
Baby Jaden was born at 6:57 a.m. He had the cord wrapped twice around his neck, which the doctor did a good job or unraveling as he was coming out. Jocelyn was a trooper, and did a fantastic job. Jayden is 9 pounds even, and 20.5 inches long.
The whole time prior to the birth, I'm just thinking, "Holy cow... another kid, what are we going to do? I'm just fine with two!" I did not expect to get emotional again. I just figured I've been through it twice already, and it was no big deal. But I couldn't help it. Every time, it is just so amazing, and the moment I see the new baby, my capacity to love just grows. It really helps me to understand how much our Heavenly Father loves us, and it is hard to believe that he is willing to entrust us with such precious bundles to take care of so that we can teach them and help them to one day make their way back to him. Knowing how much I love my children, I can't imagine the love our Heavenly Father must have for us.
Anyways, here are some pictures. Dallin and Elise are thrilled. Elise can't stop saying, "Baby Jayden" over and over again, and when I put her to bed tonight she didn't want her doll, she wanted to sleep with baby Jayden. Fortunately, I convinced her that she could see him again tomorrow, and she went to sleep. Speaking of sleep, that sounds really good right now. The only sleep I've gotten in the last 36 hours was a three hour nap this afternoon. So here are some pics, and then I'm hitting the sack. I'm sure that plenty of updates will follow.
13 comments:
all I can say is ohhhhh! I so remember the instant love. It is beyond amazing! I did not realize fathers felt it as well. I know with moms there is litterally a chemical reaction to birth that produces the love feeling. I hated being pregnant but loved delivery! Everytime I drove past the birthing room of Alta Hospital in sandy I wanted another baby. Good thing we moved! :) Congrats to both of you and hugs to the kids. You guys are such wonderful parents I know you deserve several more!
oh I also have to say...nine pounds! wow Joce! ben and shelly together were only 11 pounds! Wait till you have twins! :)
Congratulations jocelyn and justin! jayden is just so handsome, what a cute bundle! i loved the pictures of the baby with the two other kids, what sweet moments. I'm so excited for you guys. congratulations again!
Congrats!!!! Glad to hear all is well. I think Jayden looks like his daddy in those pics. Can't wait to meet him!
Congrats! I've been wondering if you were planning on keeping him INSIDE you forever! Not being near ya'll makes the pregnancies seem so much longer.
Joce-you'll have to let me know how it goes...with three! Yikes! We have our ultrasound on Oct 9th. Hopefully it's a girl-- for once!
Talk to ya'll later! He's a handsome little guy.
P.S. I would have totally started cleaning and getting the house in order as well. You know nothing will be done while you're gone. ;)
Congrats! He is beautiful! Thank you for continuing to make the world a beautiful place by bringing more cute kiddos into it!
Love you guys!
CONGRATS!!! we are sooo thrilled for your family of 5!! wow! hope you guys are loving NV.
much love,
joel & laura
Congratulations to your whole family! Welcome baby Jayden. Jocelyn, you are awesome! 9 lbs is a lot of baby! Love you guys!
Congrats! He's beautiful!
What a cutie pie! I can't believe how fast time goes by once those little babies come! Rebecca is almost 4 months old! We hope things are going well for you guys and we really miss you! Ronnie needs another Dallin in his life who he can be super heroes with and goof around. Your blog is way cute! Good luck! Three kids is manageable (for about one hour out of the week :)
Justin, congrats on being a daddy for a THIRD TIME!! CRAZY! I loved reading your thoughts and feelings about your kiddos, I feel the exact same way. It's amazing. SO congrats to you too Jocelyn...9 lbs!! WOWIE!! (Oh, and I can totally see why you would want to clean!)
Love, Sheila (Stacy) Capell
Hooray for babies! Congratulations you guys!
congrats he is beautiful
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