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.