40 Weeks and 1 Day :)

So on our due date, baby K had begun letting us know he was ready to come out into the world, but he didn't officially make his entrance until March 26th. My water broke around 6:30 pm on the 25th, and our sweet baby was born at 3:40 am on the 26th! Those 9 hours of labor included lots of walks around the maternity unit, some time on the yoga ball, and a dip in the labor tub. The experience was unlike anything I have ever felt in my life, and I am so thankful to have had Alex and my mama by my side to help me through it. Alex was so invested in helping me practice our breathing techniques during labor that he nearly passed out at one point…talk about commitment! :) All of the intense pain was worth it when our beautiful boy--Samuel Lenox Kotula--was born! He weighed 7 lbs, 15 oz. at birth, and measured 20 inches long. What a stunning gift!!!

Check out those sweet feet!!!!!

The hospital provided the services of a professional photographer, and we love the results!

We are so incredibly in love.