Our little Miracle

Friday October 21, 2011 I was blessed to have my darling little Calvin come to the Earth. It was unexpected for he wasn't due until November 1 and I wasn't having any complications, but I am so happy he is here and I didn't have to wait any longer to have him. 

I can't explain how wonderful a feeling I have felt since he has been in our arms. I have been quite emotional and there has been countless times when I have been sitting staring at him and I can't help but get all teary eyed because of how much love I have for this sweet little angel. I also can't thank my Heavenly Father enough for blessing me with such a beautiful healthy boy. 

I seriously am the happiest Mom ever!!

He has such a strong spirit and when we came home from the hospital Daniel mentioned how there was such a strong and sweet spirit in our home now. He kept whispering to me and then said "why am I whispering, ha ha well because it's like the Temple you don't want to talk loudly in such a Spiritual place."

This was in our room at the hospital and I absolutely love it. 

It rings clear as a bell of truthfulness.

 

So the story if you haven't heard is this. . .

We went for our normal checkup that morning at 9:00 a.m. and when my Doctor checked me I was dilated to a 4 and when she measured his heart rate it was in the 110-115 and I was also measuring at 36 weeks when I was 38 weeks. A couple weeks ago we had the same problem so she sent us to Labor and Delivery to get a Non-Stress Test. When we went a couple weeks ago everything was fine. So when she told us to go again she was like make sure to bring a bag of supplies just in case. I kept telling Daniel on our way to the hospital that I was not ready to have him and I just could not have him today. Since nothing was wrong 2 weeks ago I didn't think anything would be wrong this time. Both Dan and I never had a calm feeling the entire time we were there so deep down we knew we were going to deliver that day. 

They measured his heart rate for 25 minutes and also measure the amniotic fluid. The nurse measured 5.8 which is borderline low and to double check it was accurate she got a specialist to come measure but she measured at 5.4 meaning way too low and that at this point its better for him to be out than in.

After measuring they left. um Hello.. we are still here wanting to know what's going on!!! 

The nurse came back in and told us well you guys can thank me your going to have a baby TODAY! 

I started getting teary eyed because I was nervous and because my Mother would not be there with me. I couldn't believe it. I still felt like anytime they'd be like HA just kidding you can go home. 

Nope. We are having a baby today. A funny thing was I had planned a Halloween Party that night for all my friends and told them I wanted to do a week early in case I would deliver the following week. Ha Guess Calvin didn't want to miss out on the Party.

They induced me and I received an epidural after feeling only a few bad contractions. 

My doctor told me I had bragging rights for a first time mom because I was only in labor for about 5-6 hours and only pushed for 14 minutes! 

Calvin R Stephens was born at 7:13 p.m. weighing 6.5 lbs and 18 inches long. 

What a miracle that came into our life that night!!

Here we are patiently awaiting the arrival of our boy

 

Getting ready to Deliver! So excited.

 The first look at seeing my baby Calvin! I was crying when he came out but this look sure doesn't show that!

 We are such happy and proud Parents

Calvin with his Grandma Stephens still sad that Grandma Hansen and Grandpa Hansen couldn't be there.

 Daddy holding his baby for the first time

 Ready to get a bath!

 Parting the gorgeous Black Hair already!

 He sure loves his hands by his face or in his mouth for this matter

 The next pictures we are ready to get out of the Hospital!! Even though we were treated with such kindness and care we ready to be in our own home again!

 Mom sisters and little cousins! Can't believe how big Daxton looks compared to Calvin

 Lexi, Parks, Kels, and Dan's Parents came to visit! Sorry I didn't capture a pic of the others. 

Lexi or should I say Hobbes came running in couldn't wait to see her little nephew or best buddy Calvin

 Look at those Handsome BOYS!! They are going to be the best of friends!

Already knows how to say prayers

 Loving his puppy dogs snuggled up close to him

 Our Grandpa Stephens made this gorgeous craddle for Calvin. He has amazing talent and we love it so much.

Much to write about... baby shower, maternity photos, waffle shop

My final Bridal Shower was with both side's of Daniel's Family. It was an open house and I loved seeing everyone. the food was delicious like always!! I failed to take pictures but I did get to capture this lovely diaper cake my sister in law Kristy made for me. I got lots and lots of diapers and cute outfits with other fun baby clothes

 

 Next I want to brag about my sister Shelby and how amazing and talented she is. She was very kind and thoughtful to ask as well as want to take maternity pictures of me. Shelby has always been the one to volunteer to do things for others and I admire that about her. I also am amazed with how talented she is, seriously there isn't anything she can't do. She used to tell me when I was in high school that I was the creative and artsy one, but she was most definitely wrong! She continues to astonish me with her amazing art abilities and creativeness. I am so impressed with her ability to make beautiful things and express them in so many different ways... (words, interior design, pictures, clothes, art, etc) Not only does she have a natural gift but she is always looking for ways to improve and learn new skills, turning into another gift/talent she possesses. Here is an example of her beautiful artwork....  Brandon has done photography for years now and Shelby has never taken a class and these pictures are phenomenal. i am very pleased and absolutely love them! So if you ever need a photographer, Shelby has a gift!  With Brandon and her together masterpieces are produced!

 The State Waffle Shop:
So Kelsi came up with a great idea to have waffles every Sunday morning and a couple weeks ago we did just that. She came over and we mixed up some pretty awesome waffles, but the taste was not only that made up their awesomeness it was also each of their shapes...

 Texas for our lovely Makana, Mckay, Jadeyn & new baby soon to be

 Utah which has brought us together! 

Brazil for Daniel and JD (was difficult to make)

 And our lovely Ohio for our beloved little brother Tanny

(this one looks the best)

 Kentucky for our stupendous J.D. McCall, Lydia, & Emree

We were going to make Scotland and Honduras but than I got tired of making them.. 

Kelsi and I look so much alike in this pic! 

We sure had fun and daniel enjoyed eating them

 I was dropping yogurt onto dear Ohio and dropped a strawberry right on top not meaning to make it look like the Heart of Ohio! Precious. 

 Now we are ready to start our very own waffle shop!

So this whole mom thing is really comin to pass.. 2nd baby shower

My lovely sisters and mother put on a Beautiful shower a few weeks ago for me and my baby to be. I am so lucky to have such amazing artistic, creative and the best family members ever because the shower was darling. I loved every thing about it... the food (little jr. loved this as well), decorations, entertainment, and the people that were there. (I missed those who weren't able to come) I received a lot of fun and cute gifts. Thank you everyone for your love and support. These pics were taken by Shelbs.. since I neglected to take pictures of my own. 

 Shelby made this delicious strawberry short cake. It was delicious and to die for and may I add it looked fabulous so no one wanted to cut into it.

Hot chocolate a most favorite thing of mine.. and here is a taste of some of the cute decorations. 

 No i'm not the cute decoration more of the big pumpkin of the show. So after I opened my presents I felt even more unprepared because I had not thought about getting the some of the things I was given, but i guess I feel a little more prepared. 
It's a good thing they do showers because I would be completely lost in what to get.

 Now that I have most everyone's guesses on when little jr. will be born and how big he'll be if anyone else wants to guess that wasn't there.. take your Guess. (oh and Lexi meant to put Oct. 31 she thought Halloween was on the 30th)

Weren't those darling decorations and didn't the food look mouth-watering?

pic of the diapers: one of the activities people got to do was write little messages for me and pin them on the diapers i will get to change or should I say Daniel gets to change. One that was said out loud that I had a good kick out of was from my Mother-in-law "Don't ever change him in the Dark!" Such good advice.
It sure was fun seeing cousins, aunts and grandma and of course my sisters and mother.