Melly went into labor at 2:30PM on September 1st, 2008. She was really excited about laboring on Labor Day. However, she labored right on through Labor Day and right into September 2nd. At 10:15 AM Melly gave birth to Bella Ruth West a 6 pound 6 ounce perfect baby girl. Melly performed an un-medicated birth and she did fantastic. I'll let her fill, those of you who care, in with the gruesome details that come with an un-medicated birth! Bella is absolutely perfect in every way. We are thrilled to have her. I'm writing this at Melly's request at 9PM September 2nd. I haven't had much sleep at all and for some reason my mind is very clear. It is days like these in a person’s life that provides them with unforgettable joy and peace. The joy of seeing your daughter open her eyes for the first time, letting her grasp your finger with her tinny soft hands, and hearing her sweet whimpers of relief while she sleeps. The peace comes in an assurance that no matter how rotten things get down here on Earth God's hand is indeed and unmistakably still governing us mortals and His work is proceeding forth and the proof is laying so beautifully warm and perfectly calm in my arms.
Liz Helping Melly Relax. A big Blogspot shout out to Shelly and Liz for all of your amazing help.
Melly the halls of the hospital trying to speed things along.
There are some video clips below. The audio isn't that great it's choppy and what not.Here is a video Clip of Bella Smilling About 30 min after birth.
This is a video clip of our little baby Bella.
Kate was so excited to see Bella. She pranced into the room and looked around and when she finaly found her she said, " Mommy found my baby bella".
27 comments:
Melanie this is so exciting! She is so beautiful. I'm so glad she is here safe and sound.
That video with Kate is priceless! She is one of the most beautiful newborns I have ever seen. Like you said, she's perfect! I'm so glad I could be of help to you guys... thank you for the opportunity to serve.
And for Chauncey... your words brought me to tears. You are so close to the spirit. It's incredible.
Congratulations! She is beautiful, way to go with the natural birth! What an exciting time for your family!
Kate's hand rubbing Bella's head shows how tiny Bella is. You know its bad when the woman in labor looks better than the woman not in labor! We love you Baby Bella and West Family. She's beautiful.
Congrats West family! She is so sweet! I love the image of Kate with her arms wide open waiting to meet her sister... that is priceless. Love you all!
Sidenote: I hope Chauncey will get to make up his really cool case. Melly, you waited as long as you could, and I would have to say that 40 weeks is long enough;0)
Hooray! I'm so excited for you guys! She's so beautiful!
CONGRATS! you guys look great! i can't believe you are smiling in these natural labor pictures. you're amazing! i also love the picture of kate looking at bella for the first time...too precious. congrats...i'm thrilled for you guys.
congrats to both of you, she is beautiful! mel you are wonder women with no drugs!
Congrats, Melanie! I love the name and everyone looks great! We wish you the best!
Jill Mitchell
Oh she is so beautiful! And what a beautiful name! It fits her perfectly. We're so glad everything went well and we are just so happy for you guys :)
Congratulations! Glad everything went so well! She is gorgeous!
She's tiny! Ah she's so cute! I LOVE LOVE LOVE babies with hair!! I want to hear all about it.
Congratulations West Family! I know that everyone has already commented on how beautiful and precious she is but those two words pretty much cover it! I have to admit that I am a little jealous. Our little 9 month old isn't so tiny anymore and I am already getting the itch for another baby and your pictures didn't help the situation. They are all so perfect! We send our love!
She is beautiful... and I love the name you decided on. Mel, I can't believe how amazing you look right after you have your kids. Your step classes are only a few weeks away! ;) I'll be joining you in spirit. Hopefully you get a moment to rest, relax, and recover. You guys are in our prayers.
She's so beautiful! She looks just like a Bella. Congratulations you guys!
So little and so cute! Congrats!And I do look forward to hearing the gruesome details of an unmedicated birth! But get some sleep for now!
Grace and Lincoln have made me come down to show them the pictures of Bella three times each today! Lincoln's first reaction was, "She's so adorable! Can we go to the hospital right now so I can hold her?" and Gracie's was, "She so cute and tiny! When is our baby going to come out?" :)
We'll have to make a visit to see her in person some time soon when things settle down and get back to 'normal' for you guys.
CONGRATS! she looks just like a West! Wow Melanie, I'm impressed..unmedicated and all!
YEAH TO YOU GUYS!! CONGRATS! So glad to hear everything went well! She's beautiful...of course!
Congratulations! She is so beautiful and little. What an amazing time of life. Nothing can replace those first few days with a new baby. Even the delivery and labor are special and (once it is over) part of a cherished memory for me. I wish I could be closer. But we will hopefully be seeing her at least at Tony's wedding. I am sorry you labored so long and I am excited to hear the "grusome details" when you are feeling more up to it. Thanks for getting the pictures up so quickly.
congratulations. I'm glad you made it the whole way through and then to deliver without medication--- BRAVO!!!! I hope you are doing well. Enjoy that baby. I like the name by the way- good choice.
Another beautiful baby for the Wests! Congratulations guys!
Way to go melanie. It is hard but so worth it. You look great!!
Bella is so perfect! I have been thinking about you a lot lately. Thanks, Chauncey, for updating us so quickly! I love the name: Bella Ruth... I feel honored that you named her middle name after me! ;) Congrats, Melanie...or should I say SUPERWOMAN!!!
She looks so tiny! You both look great. Isn't it amazing how good you feel after no drugs! Thanks for the thoughts Chauncy. Get some sleep.
You are amazing in every way Melanie! Your blog inspires me to do more, except maybe have an unmedicated labor! Congrats on your daughter. She is so beautiful! I want to hear everything when you have the time and energy to share.
Congrats on your absolutely beautiful baby girl. What a darling family you have.
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