Paityn Grace Hannah was born on January 5. Everything went pretty quick – Emily started having contractions around 5am, we started getting the grandma’s involved, made it to the hospital at 8am, and Paityn was born at 10am! Sydney was born in the middle of the night – I have to say I prefer a morning birth much more!

She’s such a sweet little baby – she feels so small when I hold her.

Because of H1N1 precautions, Sydney (all children under the age of 5) was not allowed to come into the maternity ward. It was a little sad that she couldn’t come and visit. Luckily, the nursery windows are in the main area outside the maternity ward, so Sydney was able to come up to the window and see Paityn through the windows. When she saw her, she said, “Oh! I love baby Paityn!” Emily was also able to come out and see Sydney. When Sydney saw her mommy, she looked at her hospital gown and said, “I like your dress, Mommy!” Sydney and Mommy got to spend a bit of time together, and we gave Sydney a present – a baby that cries and laughs, with a blanket, bottle, etc. Sydney loved being a “mommy” too.