This week our sweet little daughter arrived in our family. She has quickly captured our hearts. We love her and she is absolutely adorable. Early Tuesday morning we went in for a non-stress test. We found out it was routine when an expectant mother is past due. During the test, they measure the amount of amniotic fluid and monitor the baby's heartbeat. They did the test twice and determined there was a low level of fluid and that it was best to bring Cosette into the world via induction. We didn't really want to induce, but felt the benefits outweighed the risks. So they admitted Christine to Labor and Delivery. I'll spare you most of the details, but Christine did great! Due to the Pitocin, labor went very quickly. The whole process took about 8 hours. Christine pushed for about 35 minutes. They told us most first time moms have closer to 18 hours or more of labor and about 2 hours of pushing. Cosette was bright and alert. A lot of the nurses remarked how alert and awake she was and how cute she is. :) Grandma (Christine's mom) was there and was a great help. We were so glad to have her there to help Christine and help me help Christine. What a joyous day! Here are a few pictures of the big day.
Here is our little Cosette sticking out her tongue.
Happy and healthy mommy and baby on the next day.
Daddy holding Cosette for the first time.
Grandma and Cosette
Here is our happy new family of three.
We got to bring Cosette home just two days later - on my birthday! Isn't that the best present ever?! We have both received less sleep than usual, but that is to be expected. Christine has been especially tired. Unfortunately, I got a bit of a stomach bug Friday and have slept on the couch to keep Cosette from getting sick. Poor mom has been taking care of a lot more than I wanted her to. Thank you grandma for coming and helping with meals and shopping. Cosette was tested for jaundice and her bilirubin levels were high. We took her to visit the pediatrician and he prescribed a light bed which was delivered Friday night. We've had a couple of visits to the hospital to get her tested and she is now doing much better and no longer needs any treatment. Cosette didn't sleep too well on the light bed and we hope she sleeps much better tonight. We are so happy to have our beautiful baby girl and love every cute little thing she does.
Happy and healthy mommy and baby on the next day. 
Daddy holding Cosette for the first time. 
Grandma and Cosette 
Here is our happy new family of three. 
We got to bring Cosette home just two days later - on my birthday! Isn't that the best present ever?! We have both received less sleep than usual, but that is to be expected. Christine has been especially tired. Unfortunately, I got a bit of a stomach bug Friday and have slept on the couch to keep Cosette from getting sick. Poor mom has been taking care of a lot more than I wanted her to. Thank you grandma for coming and helping with meals and shopping. Cosette was tested for jaundice and her bilirubin levels were high. We took her to visit the pediatrician and he prescribed a light bed which was delivered Friday night. We've had a couple of visits to the hospital to get her tested and she is now doing much better and no longer needs any treatment. Cosette didn't sleep too well on the light bed and we hope she sleeps much better tonight. We are so happy to have our beautiful baby girl and love every cute little thing she does. 
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congratulations I am so happy for you! She's beautiful!
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