Lindstrom's

Travis' Birth Story!

His birth was a lot different than Lyla's.

With her I had been in labor all day (ALL DAY) and after pushing for a couple of hours

I was rushed to surgery and she made her appearance by c-section.

So we had decided to do another c-section for Travis.

(Which was a good choice because he was breech)

It was nice to wake up around 5 am and drive to the hospital (which is across the street from my house) knowing that I would have a baby before 8 am.  

As soon as they hooked me up to everything I started contracting every 5 to 6 minutes.

He knew he was suppose to come that day.

Scott dressed in scrubs.

This c-section was so relaxed compared to the last one.

Everyone was chatting and laughing.

My neighbor was even there to help Travis when he came out.

They rolled me into surgery around 7:30 and he was born at 7:48.

8 lbs. 5 oz and 20 inches long.

I thought for sure he was going to be smaller than Lyla, but he's bigger.

Lyla was so excited to see her little brother, but was a little concerned that she didn't see me right away.  She was really excited to give him a present we had picked out for him.

After recovery I finally got to hold my Travis.

It such an amazing experience getting to hold that little guy after months 

of dreaming and thinking about him.

We also told both sets of parents his full name...

Travis Scott Lindstrom.

Daddy and Travis.

Scott is such a great dad!

We were so glad Scott's parents could be here to see Travis.

Also, extremely grateful Scott's Mom could come back the next week

and help me take care of the two kids.

Also, grateful my parents could be here and could take care of Lyla for me while I was in the hospital.

So glad my Mom could stay the week and that my Dad could come back up after working for a couple of days.  It's wonderful to have amazing family.

The whole time I was pregnant Lyla talked about the baby sister in her tummy.

So we got her a baby sister and gave it to her at the hospital.

She loves it and keeps thanking Travis for bringing her sister to her.

We came home from the hospital Halloween morning.

Travis and his 'Dad sock monkey' (Lyla got a 'Dad bear').

It's always nice to get home and get settled into real life.

Aunt Meggie and D came down from Boise for a day or two to see Travis.

D' is so excited to have a boy cousin.

Aunt Sara and Uncle Logan came up from Orem with my Dad later that

 weekend to meet Travis and see our house.

Lyla loves her Baby Brother and wants to help me in anyway she can.

She always wants to hold him and give him kisses.

So glad she likes him so much.

He has found his thumb.

Travis is perfect!

He's a great eater and sleeper.

He looks so much like Lyla did at this age.

You can tell they are siblings.

So glad to have my little guy here.

I LOVE BEING A MOM!!!!