Videos of Adelyn

Due to popular demand we're putting up a couple videos of Adelyn. Pretty much all we've been doing for the past 2 1/2 weeks is sleeping, feeding, playing with Adelyn...sleeping, feeding...

It's fun though! We hope you like the videos!

This one is one of her just kicking it on Daddy's lap

Daddy does work out's with her every day and her she is preparing for her first push-up!

Baby Pics

First of all, I have to tell you that Jenn posted some more good pictures on her blog, so you should check those out; I promise more good times with the niece's shots.

We thought it would be fun now that we have shown off pics of our new little baby to post some of our own baby pictures so you could more easily compare. I don't think I really need to tell you which is which. Many people have been saying that Adelyn has my cheeks and I thought this picture would help you see just how big my cheeks really were...don't be jealous!





And here is one of the little precious at five days old for ease of comparison--starting to look less scrunched by that painful trip down the birth canal.



And here she is looking up at mommy.

Searching for Smiles

First of all, a big thanks to all of your congratulations and support, we really appreciate it. And a big thanks to Aaron for putting up the last post. I have been a little on the haggard side of things these days. People aren't kidding when they say that childbirth is the most painful thing they've experienced--yikes!! But it was definitely worth it. We have really loved having Adelyn around and can't seem to stop staring at her even when she isn't doing anything.

I know I've only been at this motherhood thing a week now, but I think I'm definitely going to like it, despite Adelyn deciding to pee or poop not one but THREE times while I was changing her diaper yesterday!! I guess it's all part of the new mother hazing. Anyway...

When we were back in Burley for Brady's farewell, we had a great time watching old Anderson home videos. We thought now that we were having kids of our own it would be great to record those special moments. Ma and Pa Baria were nice enough to provide the camcorder as a lovely Christmas present--thanks!!! We thought we'd share a video with you.

Adelyn Mei Anderson

Hey Everyone!

It finally happened! We had our baby! Little Adelyn Mei Anderson was born on Dec 31at 9:00 a.m. weighing 8 lbs 14 oz and 20 inches. She suprised us by how big she was.

Adelyn is derived from Becca's grandmother Nelda who passed away last year. If you turn Nelda backwards it is "Adlen." Mei is pronounced "may" and is part of Becca's chinese name she got on her mission and means "beautiful" in chinese.

This is Aaron by the way. Becca's busy playing with and feeding our little papoose so I thought I'd jump on here and share some pics and tell my side of the story with ya'll.

So here's how it happened.

December 30th we were two weeks over our due date and the doctors suggested that we get induced. We decided that would be a good thing so we were put on the waiting list that morning. Around 3:00 that afternoon we were able to go to the hospital. Becca didn't have any contractions when we first arrived and was dialated to about a 2 1/2. The doctors gave her some pitocin (I'm not sure how to spell it) to start the contractions and they came after a few hours. I set up a little cot next to her bed so she could squeeze my hand when she was going through the contractions. She did an amazing job working through the labor and around 10:00 p.m. that night they decided to reduce her pitocin levels down to only 1 ml per hour so she could rest. She got a couple hours of sleep before the contractions started on their own. I was half asleep, but kept my hand up by her so she could squeeze my hand and I could help coach her with breathing. She did an amazing job especially since the contractions lasted throughout most of the night.

8:00 a.m. the midwife came in and checked her and her cervix had totally ripened and she was also dialated to a 9 (on a scale of 1-10). They suggested she should just go for it and have the baby without any epidural because it would be faster and better for her and the baby. She decided to do it and I can't say how impressed I was with her on how well she pushed and breathed. I helped the midwives by holding her legs up and also helping comfort her in between contractions. Becca had the baby out within 30 minutes and as I watched the little head come out and heard her cry for the first time I'll admit I had tears in my eyes.

I'm so grateful for all of you who were praying for us and for the support and advice we've received from many of you throughout the pregnancy. Thank you so much. Becca is doing very well and the baby is healthy and happy (as long as she's being fed or has a binky in her mouth!)

So here's the moment you've all been waiting for...(drum roll please!)...pictures of the little papoose!

Adelyn in the car seat


Adelyn sleeping on my chest


Adelyn with Mommie!


Aunt Meghan (Aaron's sister) and the papoose!


Grandma and Grandpa Baria



Grandma C, Aaron's mom

To view more pictures of the little papoose check out her aunt Jenn's blog by clicking here.