Welcome Kenley Adeline!!!

At 4:00 this morning, our journey began. Even before the alarm I woke up and could not sleep another wink... well okay I could've... but not with Jana's snoring.

I nudged her awake, and after a quick shower, she was ready to go. So we sneaked out into the darkness and headed to the hospital.

Preop went on without much to tell about (I slept through most of it)... and then at 7:30 they came in, tossed me a pair of scrubs and took Jana to the O.R.

I had to wait out in the hall while they prepped her, then they called me in. I was shocked at how FAST everything went from that point. I barely had time to hold Jana's hand and ask her how she was feeling, before we were jostled about, and the doc started describing the baby's position.

As it turns out, the C-Section was a God send. She had turned face up and the umbilical cord was wrapped around her neck.. both of which would have made for an eventful traditional delivery.

Seconds later we heard the first feeble cry. It didn't stay feeble for long...

I went with Kenley to the nursery while they stitched up Jana Kay. I got to hold her hand, and watch as the poked and prodded, and just generally made her mad.

She is definitely a McHam in looks. In fact, we see a lot of Pop in her!

A few hours later Oma and Jayden showed up, followed closely by Pop. We had to wait a while longer before they FINALLY brought her in to the recovery room, and Jana got to hold her for the first time.

Jayden was very intrugied and seemed excited at the thought of a baby doll in the room... just wait till she realises it's coming home with us... AND IT'S STAYING!!!!

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers...

Stats:

9 Lbs

20 Inches

Born 8:15 AM.

And it is time...

It is 4:10 AM on Tuesday morning and I can not sleep! My body is so exhausted and my mind is so tired. I haven't gotten a good night sleep in a very long time. I'm thinking I just might get the best night sleep I have had since getting pregnant, right after I have Kenley! Wouldn't that be nice...

The big day is Wednesday. Technically, that is TOMORROW! Wow...I can't believe it is actually here. My second baby's birthday is here! We are so excited! Oma is here to help take care of Jayden and Travis' parents live right around the corner, so they will be here to help out as well.

I know that having a c-section is major surgery. I know that there are some complications that could occur. I know that the bonding between me and Kenley will be delayed. But I'M SO EXCITED! She is going to be HERE! I'm going to be able to hold her. She will no longer be a dream of mine, but an actual living, breathing child that God has blessed our family with.

Travis has been working on a special project for Kenley's room over the last few weeks. He has built, from scratch and no plans, a new changing table! It is beautiful! Here is a picture of the finished product!

So, before I am laid up in the hospital for a few days and completely exhausted from becoming a mother of two...I thought I would post a few pictures of the McHam Thanksgiving and Christmas celebration that we just had.

This year, Travis and I "hosted" Thanksgiving for his side of the family at our house. I had great big plans for this event. However, Kenley decided to act up a little and pretend like she was coming early. I have had contractions for about 3 weeks now. Not Fun! Anyway, long story short...I made two trips to the hospital for observation and nothing happened, so my plans for Thanksgiving didn't really happen. My mother-in-law, Judy took over the cooking and made Thanksgiving dinner sooooo good!!! I think the best part of the entire meal was her gravy...made to perfection! :) We had Mark (Travis' brother) and his family stay with us from Monday until Thursday. Thursday night they headed over to Mimi and Pop's to spend the rest of the weekend.

On Friday, we went over to The Woodlands to have Christmas with everyone. We opened presents and played...A LOT! It was so much fun. I love it when Mark and Jenny get to come visit with the boys! They are so much fun and we don't get to see them enough. Hopefully, we will be able to take a trip to see them soon after Kenley is born. Here are a few pictures of the whole weekend. Enjoy!

I at least made the desserts! :)

Jayden loves her Pop! Just a sweet picture of her using him as a prop...

Jayden loves her Sweet Pea doll that she got for Christmas.

Jayden and her new sunglasses and purse! Thank you Aunt Jenny! We love to play dress up! :)

We will keep everyone posted as things unfold for our sweet little blessing coming on Wednesday! :)