Sunday, May 15, 2011

Hazel Elizabeth Householder

Introducing the newest addition to our family. Born on May 12th weighing 7lbs 6oz and 20 inches long. Some pictures capture her blond hair better then others. We are in love!









The Aunties (Julean, Jessica and Christine) brought Grace to meet Hazel.

Hazel with her Aunt Shaunna



Hazel's birth was so different compared to Grace's. I started going into labor during the evening with both, but with Hazel, I was able to catch little naps between contractions and they didn't feel very intense. When I checked into the hospital I was dilated to 4.5cm and 100% effaced. I arrived at the hospital at 7:30am and labored un-medicated. They broke my water around 10:30am and I had Hazel at 11:16am (with Grace I arrived at the hospital around 3:30am and had her just after 4pm). I spent more time pushing with Hazel then I did with Grace; her head is seriously huge compared to Grace's!! :) Kelly has been working down in Southern Colorado and staying there during the week, so when he got the phone call that it was time he drove up and made it to the hospital only 1 hour before Hazel arrived. My Mom was able to be there with me while I labored and gave birth. My sister Heather was also able to be there arrive only 10 min before the birth..now thats cutting it close! :) Birth always feels like such a miracle, and we are so grateful Hazel is here healthy and strong! Life is good!

7 comments:

Chantel said...

Congratulations! I am so excited for you! Talk about short labor. That's awesome! She is a doll. Glad to hear all went well. Chantel is sitting here with me and said ah! She used hazel?! I thought of that one too. Way to beat her to it ;) love you!

Chantel said...

Oops that previous comment was from Courtney. I'm playing on her iPad :)

Britney said...

Congratulations! She is beautiful!! Im so glad everything went smoothly and that you get to enjoy your little bundle of joy now that she is here. I love all her hair! So fun. Best wishes on being a new mommy again :) love you!!

emily a. said...

Hazel is adorable and I love her name, it's beautiful. That little dress is so adorable too- such cute little girls! Enjoy these first few weeks with your little one!

Leah said...

LOOOOVE her name, and that blond hair is amazing. So happy for you friend!

Amy said...

Congrats Tamra, I love the blonde hair! So glad I found your blog!

Trina J. said...

I love, love, love these pictures! So wish I could be there and hold her and hear all about everything! I really miss you guys and can't tell you how excited we are to see you all in July!

Hazel is gorgeous and I love all that blonde hair (did Grace have hair? I can't remember!) Can't wait to get more pics! Their looks change so much after a the first few days!

Love you guys!!!