Friday, August 17, 2007

Henley Bradford Robertson


We arrived at the hospital at 7:15 this morning and Casey was back in a room by 7:30. A little after 8:00 a nurse arrives in the waiting room, "The doctor broke her water and the meds are going." What?!!! I am now thinking Henley will be here in a matter of hours. Well, most of you know by now that was way off. I guess it is only fitting that our girl is as stubborn as the both of us!

Casey was unbelievable all day long!!! She amazed me throughout the epidural, when her IV infiltrated her hand causing it to swell enormously, when they decided to stop the epidural for two hours (right, stop it for two hours!), and even more so during the delivery. Possibly even more remarkable, I held it together through Henley's head appearing, but I had no chance when she broke her silence. The greatest sound that I have ever heard!!! From the first push to Casey holding Henley was only about 45 minutes. She was born at 9:46 PM. She weighed 7 pounds 11 ounces and was 20 inches long. A great end to the 14 hour day!

I am sure that Casey will want to update this later, but I know lots of you will want to see Henley now! This is by far my favorite picture so far. Thank you all for your prayers!

Justin

23 Comments:

Blogger The Hadfields said...

Oh my gosh, Congratulations!!! There is nothing more precious than seeing your baby for the first time!! I wanted to cry after reading that, I am so happy for yall!! Get some sleep, cause you're gonna need it!! :) She's beautiful!!

7:39 AM  
Blogger angie c said...

I'm crying!!! She is so sweet and precious! Man, Casey is a trooper. Tell us if you're up for visitors tonight or tomorrow. We can't wait to meet her!
kev and ang

8:09 AM  
Blogger Courtney said...

Yay!!!! I am so glad she is here and healthy! We all were SO worried about you guys when we didn't hear anything ALL day! Ada, Lyla, and I must have called each other 10 times trying to find out what was going on! She is SO precious! I can't tell who she looks like yet! You never can when they are newborn though...I could go on and on about how excited I am and can't believe you went two hours without an epidural that far along in induced labor - SUPERWOMAN! Can't WAIT to talk to you! Justin, that was such a sweet post, you are going to be a GREAT daddy!

8:30 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Congratulations to you both!!!! I have been checking your page every day . . and finally she's here! She's beautiful and I'm so glad everyone is doing well. I can't wait to see more pictures!!

9:00 AM  
Blogger Mandy said...

Congrats! I'm glad Henley is here safe and sound....she wanted to enjoy some of the Memphis heat!!! Hopefully we can meet her soon! Take care and enjoy your hospital stay - let the nurses do everything!

9:48 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Gracious -- Casey's experience was similar to mine -- but LONGER! Congrats to you both for surviving that and welcoming your precious girl. I can't wait to meet her. She's a beauty.

10:37 AM  
Blogger Carrie, The Modern Housewife said...

CONGRATS!!! I've been checking in on you guys to see little beautiful Henley! Get some rest at the hospital while you can!!

11:05 AM  
Blogger Katie Land said...

That was so sweet Justin!! You made me cry- I will be up there soon to meet her. We love you guys and can't wait to see Henly!

12:04 PM  
Blogger Blessed said...

Thanks so much for posting Justin! We were all waiting to hear something. And see a picture! Yeah! She's precious. I love her little lips!

I am glad everyone is healthy and happy.

Update with more pics when you have a chance!

12:14 PM  
Blogger Mitzi said...

Awww! She is precious! Casey was definitely a trooper. Justin, that was such a sweet post! Let us know when you are up for visitors.

1:36 PM  
Blogger Ashley said...

She is even cuter in person! I am so happy for you guys! Congratulations!

2:53 PM  
Blogger Laurie said...

So happy for you guys! Praise God for healthy babies and a healthy mama!
Can't wait to see more pictures!!!

3:13 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

CONGRATULATIONS! I'm so happy for you guys. She's so cute! Casey, you are a superwoman... we've always known that though! you have an endurance for pain like no one i've ever seen! Hope you can post more pictures soon. I just can't say enough about how happy I am for you.

4:20 PM  
Blogger Jesse Faris said...

Precious! Nick and I are so happy for you guys! We're so excited Henley is finally here!!

6:06 PM  
Blogger AJnChattown said...

WOOHOO!!!! Congratulations!!!!! I have full confidence you will both be superb parents. Much love-
Andrea and Hunter

7:06 PM  
Blogger Bethany said...

Congratulations! Way to go Casey, you are the woman! -Bethany (McTee)

8:15 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Your baby is hott stuff! With those blossoming lips of hers we can sure tell she is a true Fox! Henley is beautimous and we are so excited to have a new member of the family. We are looking forward to seeing you and the baby (and Justin) next Thanksgiving. Love you-

Corinne and Brandon

10:29 PM  
Blogger Stacy said...

What a blessing-she's beautiful!

8:28 AM  
Blogger Christine said...

She's beautiful! I love the way she has her finger in her mouth. Isn't it the most incredible feeling to see and hold your child for the first time? It sounds like a cliche but once you experience it, you realize that you really do love them more than anything in the world from the moment they cry. Congratulations. I can't wait to see more pictures. I've been meaning to put a link to your blog on my site and I have forgotten but I'm adding it today. Good luck with breastfeeding and getting home. If you have any questions about breastfeeding, I'd be glad to help! It takes alot of support and help from friends.

5:43 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

HOORAY FOR HENLEY! So glad she's out and healthy! Wait, does this mean that she and Katie have the same birthday?

2:21 PM  
Blogger Amanda's News said...

Wow, Casey, what a labor! She is adorable!!! Can't wait to see her in person:)

4:07 PM  
Blogger Jennifer said...

Congrats!!! I know that you both are so proud! There is nothing like hearing your baby cry for the first time! I hope that everything is going well! Can't wait to see more pixs!! She is beautiful!!!

8:28 PM  
Blogger Laurie said...

Casey---I forgot to tell you before, the strength is in the red hair! My OB (who is also a woman and a red-head) told me that there are some actual medical studies proving red-heads have a higher pain tollerance than other people!!

5:11 PM  

Post a Comment

<< Home