Madeline Grace Payne

Madeline Grace Payne was born yesterday, 11/20/08, at 12:17 p.m.  Megan was scheduled for an induction and the hospital called her at 5 in the a.m. asking her to come in at 6:15.  After dropping Hallee off at my aunt and uncle's house in Orem we made it to the hospital and were in the room around 6:30.  They started the pitocin at 7:30, she got the epidural at 8:45, they broke her water at 10:45, and she had the baby at 12:17.  Everything went really well.  Once Megan began pushing it only took 4 contractions and Madeline was out.  She screamed for maybe two minutes and since then she has been very calm and peaceful.  Here's a couple more pics for your enjoyment!

Finally

I am being induced tomorrow....finally time to meet baby Payne #2. I am kinda scared. Wish me luck.

14 days and counting

Last weekend I had a little baby shower that my good friends threw for me. Thanks to all who came and helped and for the love and support from so many people. It was so fun and I got all the things I was hoping to, as far as winter clothes, diapers, and things of that sort.
So, we are 14 days away from my due date....waiting is the worst part of pregnancy for me. But, that being said, we also don't have a name yet. Girl names are so hard for us. So, I thought hearing what other people thought may help our decision. There is a poll to the right. Input is invited. Probably wont determine our decision, but it will be nice to hear what you think. THANKS!!

Halloween over already???

So, we had so much fun on Halloween. It was so fun to actually have a child that somewhat understands what's going on. Hallee was dressed up as a mouse and she was sooooo cute! She really did a great job, had so much fun, and never cried or whined about anything. She even kept her hood on the whole time. She also learned after a while to knock on the doors, which of course was a light tap tap. Then she would say "treat" (teet) for trick-or-treat and put the candy in her bucket herself, then she would sign "thank you" which people thought she was blowing them a kiss. We didn't correct them. We just decided to let them enjoy that moment. It was so fun I wish we could go out and do it again! Anyway, we just went up and down a street in our ward, then around our townhouses. And of course a majority of the candy goes to mommy and daddy!!! So, here is a series of the events that took place....kinda. And a few extras.





And here is a photo of me currently, 3 weeks away from my due date, and ever so ready for that day to come!