Issie and Tyler Video

Ty and Issie

Ty and Em, originally uploaded by SpasTech.

No sibling rivalry here

Introducing Isabelle!

The time finally arrived! After a long, dragged out pregnancy, Kate was induced into labor on Monday and Issie came into the world the next morning at 5:37AM.

I have to say that Kate surprised me with the labor. She seemed to feel very little pain though most of it. It wasn't until she opted for the epidural that she showed any real signs of discomfort. It was the strange feelings from the drug that made her uncomfortable, though. She pushed Issie out with a few quick pushes and it was all over.

Issie scored very high on all of her tests and is a very serene baby ... when there's not a legitimate need for crying. She did have a touch of jaundice and we had to put her on a light blanket for 24 hours at home but no other issues other than that.

I am trying to decide if I should put pics and info about Issie up here or create a new blog for it so stay tuned.

Kate and Katie

We saw Katie (Kate's daughter that she gave up for adoption) for Christmas last weekend. It was awesome seeing those two together. I saw a bond between them ... the way that Katie looked at Kate and their body language.

The adoptive parents are awesome and they are doing an excellent job of raising Katie. She is so happy and vibrant.

Now that Kate and I are going to have our very own little girl, I feel like this visit gave me a small peek into the future.