She's here!!

We are so excited to finally welcome into our family our precious baby girl...

Ayla Noelle Wolfe

 

Born April 2, 2013 @ 1:56am

6 lbs. 15 oz. - 19 inches

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Labor began bright and early at 6am on April 1st - and let me tell you it was very different than with Gideon. Yes you would think the second time around I'd know what I was doing, but as they say, every pregnancy is different. It wasn't so bad at first but the whole timing contractions and knowing when to go to the hospital was quite confusing. I think I texted friends several times and called the nurse 3 or 4... Labor went on most of the day, progressing slowly in my mind, but Ayla was definitely getting ready to come. About 9:30pm I just knew it was about time - my parents came to get Gideon and we were off to have our little girl. From that point on until she came it seemed to move quickly and forward...all I could think about was holding her, welcoming her into our family and of course couldn't wait for her to meet her big brother. Our family was about to become 4....

About 15-20 mins before her arrival she began to stress a bit so the nurse came in to check. She tried twice to get her to move and then realized...SHE'S READY! Dr. Glassberg and the other nurses came quickly and in less than 5 mins and 2 pushes...the sound of Ayla's sweet cry was heard as she was handed to me. What a beautiful moment! I remember thinking she was very small and petite, tiny features, big blue eyes, just perfect. Becoming a mom for the 2nd time around....absolutely amazing! 

I am so blessed to have two wonderful children! 

It's been three years since Tyler and I lost our first baby due to miscarriage...but it's also been three years since the Lord promised us a family and my faith grew leaps and bounds through our first child. I would not be the mom I am today without that journey. The Lord is SO GOOD and when He promises, He fulfills - and let me tell you, He fulfills over and beyond what you can even imagine. I never thought back then that Tyler and I would have the beautiful little blessings that we have now. Gideon is growing and changing each day, learning all new things and making us laugh. He is a bundle of fun and so smart. And Ayla, even though she is only 2 weeks old, has already captured our hearts with her loving eyes and beautiful smile.

We are so grateful to have a Father in Heaven who loves us so much to bless us with such perfect gifts. The feeling of being a mom and a dad is indescribable. We are so glad SHE IS HERE! We are so EXCITED to have our sweet family of four. It's been a busy few years, full of ups and downs. At times we weren't sure how we were going to provide for another child at this time and continue serving in the youth group and everything else, but the Lord is SO GOOD. He has provided in more ways than we could think of, in surprising ways, in new ways, in His way. We give all glory and honor and praise to Him. He is our provider, our hope, our Father, our counselor, our everything - I could go on and on.

The Lord gave us an absolutely perfect son and now a perfect daughter...

For more photos of our growing family and new adventure check out our online photo album too!