This picture was taken after we moved to postpartum... But gives a great picture of what our sweetpea looks like :)
Another pic of our Abigail
The day (January 23rd 2008!) began with Stephanie's water breaking at 2:15am at home. We got our stuff together as Stephanie was getting ready for the big day. We called the doctor's office and they told us to head to the hospital right away. We got the car packed up and headed to the hospital as quickly as we could. We got to the hospital at 3:30 and had monitors hooked up to measure the baby's heart rate, and Stephanie's contractions. The nurse confirmed that Stephanie's water had broken with a positive test for amniotic fluid, and then we were admitted.
We walked around for about an hour, and then we we're taken up to labor and delivery and the room we'd be in for the next many hours.
Mom did a great Job with Labor!!! She went to 6+ centimeters completely natural. Then she had an epidural around 4:00pm so that the labor could progress better with her relaxed. At 6:00pm she was fully dilated and ready to Push, and What a great job she did!! Abigail Joy was born at 7:23pm! She was 8 pounds 11 ounces and 20 1/4" Long! Here are some pics!
Our lil baby's first bath.... She did really well, but it sure wasn't fun for her!
Steph not to long after labor. Looks phenomenal for someone who has just pushed an 8 lb 11oz baby out!!!! 
Pics of everyone holding the baby... Mom, Dad, and the brand new grandparents Mike and Joanna estep... 
We had a great visit with our good friend and pastor Matt Tebbe.. He read from the passage where Jesus says "Let the little children come to me" and prayed for us.
Here are two videos...Steph and baby!
Baby Sleeping and smacking her lips. She's great at that!
Mom and Baby are doing Great!! Breastfeeding is going well, and we're scheduled to head home Friday afternoon. We're gonna take her to her new home externally this time!!
11 comments:
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I'm so glad she's finally here and that everything went well. I've been checking your blog every day and this morning I saw an e-mail from Bob letting me know & I went to you blog right away. I'm so happy for you!!! She is just a beautiful baby girl!!
God bless you all!
Love, Connie
Hi Abigail!!! You look so cute! We can't wait to come and see you. We love you! Aunt Angela/Sissy and Uncle Matt
Congratulations from Aunt Marie, Katrina, Autumn, Sarah, Crista, Allysa, Karla, Jason, Matt M., and....there might be a few others I can't think of right now.
Congrats! I'm impressed by your cheerfulness through difficult times.
hi hope you have a great time with your new daughter and i cant wait to see but even more i cant wait to hold her!!!!!!LOL!!!♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥Autumn♥♥♥♥♥ love you!!!!♥♥
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HAPPY FAMILY! We're happy to hear the waiting is over. God has blessed you with a beautiful baby girl.
Welcome Abigail to the family.
We love you!
Aunt Cathy & Uncle Eldon Moulder
Blacklick, Ohio
Your pictures and blog brought tears to my eyes!! What a beautiful little girl God has given to you. We all are SO excited for you. With lots of love,
Aunti Miriam (Charter)
Hey guys! So glad to see pics of Abigail. She looks like a little Michael :):) Anyway, can't wait to come and visit! Our family has been sick, so that is why I haven't come yet! Love to all of you!
What a great birthday -- 1 23! I'm sure it'll help her learn how to count. So excited to meet her!!!!!!!! --Jen
yay for the Uptons! :) the family looks great! may the Lord bless these days ahead, giving you courage, patience, love, wisdom, and grace. hope to meet Abby sometime when you are settled. rebekah
Stef and Michael, Your Mom told us how to find this to see the pictures. Abigail is a beautiful little sweet pea. Congratulations on your new little blessing!
Bryan and Kelly Glover
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