9:00 AM Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Everybody is healthy and happy. Hazel Joy entered the world at 1:46 am weighing 8lbs 21″, just shy of 21″ long. Now, enough about Hazel, let’s talk about everyone that made this possible. First and foremost we must recognize the hero of the day, Jenn. Although they went into the hospital to induce, at no point did the doctor need to follow through with the induction, Jenn took it from there. Not only did she begin labor naturally, be she endured then ENTIRE labor with NO DRUGS. Chris says that he has never witnessed such an incredible feat. Watching someone face increasingly worse pain without so much as a tylenol makes skydiving look like a walk around the block. Both Jenn and Chris want to take a moment to thank Dani, the unforgettable doula of the day! She stayed at their side, massaging feet, rubbing Jenn’s back and talking them through every step, making sure they had what they needed. She remained on shift through the night to share her birthday (25th) with Hazel. Chris and Jenn left the honors of cutting the umbilical cord to her. Thanks for being there for all of us Dani! With this birth, Jenn finally had the opportunity to experience immediate cuddling. Before nurses rushed Hazel off to clean, cut and swaddle, Hazel layed on Jenn’s chest struggling to open her eyes and stare up at her mama. After enough snuggles and some cleaning up, Chris finally had his moment to hold his baby girl. He said she is beautiful! Hazel gave Chris a death grip right away! Her skin is a healthy color and her full head of hair is quite dark!  Jenn says Chris was the best husband and handled everything perfectly! Everyone is now moved to a recovery room where Jenn and baby will be monitored until tomorrow morning, then they can share a wonderful Thanksgiving all together as a family!