Samantha Perry Reimann

On October 2nd, my world completely changed. How grateful I am that I get to be Samantha's mom. She is the sweetest girl--so full of smiles and cuddles. Here are just a few snapshots of that day!

Although I was supposed to get induced on the evening of October 1st, the hospital did not have an open room for me (I didn't even think that would be possible!). Fortunately, little Sam decided she was going to come anyway. I started having contractions about 6:00pm and by 1:00am I was definitely needing to get to the hospital. I was already at a 5.5 when I arrived. This was me after I got the second (yes, second!) epidural. I felt MUCH better after that one!

I called my Dad around 4:00am (6:00am in Pennsylvania) to give him the update.

By about 7:00am I was exhausted. I knew I was going to have to push soon.

Samantha is born! 9:13am on October 2, 2012

8 lb. 12 oz / 21 inches

The proud daddy

 

Taking in her new world

 

First bath

Jim changed every diaper in the hospital. Bless him.

 Yawn? Smile?

Family bonding time.

Gramps (my dad) and Grancy (my step-mom) meeting their first grandchild (via FaceTime).

Technology is amazing!

Family of 3!

Getting ready to leave the hospital. 

I felt about the same way Sam's face shows. What?! No nurses to come help me at home?!?

Thanks to Aunt Steph and Aunt Jen for her "turtles" outfit (the Mitchells have a thing for turtles!)