What A Difference A Day Makes

Cooper Elyse Dane

August 31, 2010
10:07am

6 lbs. 13 oz.

19 1/4 inches

About 24 hours before delivery

10:08am

Beautiful

Feetprint for the Baby Book

The World's Greatest Labor & Delivery Nurse - Gillian

First time for Daddy to hold Cooper

Sweet

Heating Up - Hanging Out

Meeting Big Sister for the First Time

Kendall was so excited to meet Baby Cooper. She sang "Crinkle, Crinkle Little Star" to her. She wasn't at all intimidated by Mommy being in the hospital. She wanted to see everything in the room. During their first visit a nurse came to take Baby Cooper back for some tests - Kendall said, "Don't take my baby!" We couldn't convince her it was okay - so we walked down to the nursery with her and the nurse. Kendall liked meeting her friends.

24 Hours Old!


Cooper's delivery couldn't have gone better! We are so thankful for our healthy baby and healthy mommy. We came in at about 10:30pm on Monday night because Ashley was having contractions consistently at about 9 minutes apart. Between how far along she already was, how fast Kendall came, and living an hour away from the hospital we wanted be safe rather than sorry. The doctor agreed. She let Ashley labor through the night, and then at about 6:30am she broke her water. Contractions picked up quickly, and then at 9:45 it was obvious that Cooper was ready to arrive. Nurse Gillian saw that she was already crowning without any pushing. She called the doctor to come in quickly, and then 2 pushes later Cooper was out of mommy's tummy and in her arms. Everything has gone so well and we are so grateful.

All 6 of Cooper's grandparents were here for her delivery and then lots of family and friends were not far behind. We had a great first night in the hospital. We all got some much needed rest in between feedings, and Cooper is feeding really well.
In the course of a day you changed our life forever - forever for the better!


We love you Cooper Elyse!