Ava Elizabeth Hanson came into the world on December 30 at 12:34 am. She weighed 6 lbs 11 oz and was 22 inches long. We feel so blessed and love our little girl so much already!
On Tuesday morning, December 29, my water broke around 10:00 am. Actually, it was only leaking so my doctor told me to wait. I had my weekly appointment scheduled for 3 that afternoon so I waited until then to get checked out. During the day my water continued to leak and knew that it was coming soon! We got the car packed up with our suitcases and car seat. Once we arrived at the doctor she told us that my water had definitely broken and we needed to go get checked in at the hospital!
We arrived at the hospital around 4:00 and they began monitoring my contractions, which were now steadily coming about 4-5 minutes apart. About 6:00 I got the epidural, which was amazing! I couldn't even feel my contractions after that. As the night went on my contractions continued to progress and by 8:45 I was dialated to 6 cm. An hour later the doctor checked me again and I was fully dialated and effaced! At 10:50 we started pushing. My mom arrived from Florida right at that time! She was on vacation and had to fly back early to be there for the birth of her granddaughter!
I pushed for an hour and 40 minutes! At 12:34 am Ava came out and it was such an amazing moment to see her for the first time! She was born on December 30, which just so happens to be Chris' birthday as well. Father and daughter already have a special bond!
Here are some pictures of Ava's birth and first day of life.
38 weeks, 6 days-
9 hours before Ava's arrival!
She's here!
Saying hello to our baby girl
Precious Ava
Celebrating 2 birthdays- Chris and Ava!
