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Thursday, January 20, 2011

Isabel Susanne Jackson







Isabel Susanne Jackson
January 12, 2011
5:59pm 8lb 2oz 20.5 in

I went in to labor the night of my last post where I was complaining about due dates. My water broke at 1:30am conveniently enough after I had just peed and was still sitting on the toilet. I hadn't had any contractions yet so I was confused for a minute if my water had just broken or if I had just peed again without realizing it.
After 16.5 hours of labor, 2.5 of which were spent pushing, I had my sweet baby.
These past 8 days have been the most crazy 8 days of my life. I was (semi) prepared for the demand of a newborn but I had no idea the kind of toll labor and delivery has on a persons body. The combination of the two things, plus the lack of sleep and sore boobies from breastfeeding, it's been a bit of a rude awakening for me. Kudos to moms everywhere.
Despite all of this craziness and adjustment, as hard as it's been, Troy and I couldn't be more lucky. We have certainly been blessed.

8 comments:

  1. I think she's questioning that flower on her head! She's so cute! I'm so happy for you! I can't wait to meet her!

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  2. that is SO convenient your water broke over the toilet! no clean up! haha
    leslie, she's seriously beautiful and I'm sure that you are just the best mama ever!! yay, I'm excited to see lots and lots of cute baby pics from now on!

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  3. she's adorable, leslie -- i'm so excited for you guys! congrats!!

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  4. Oh she is just perfect!!!!

    Congrats!

    Yeah, labor majorly blows...right up there with the first few weeks of breastfeeding. Who knew those things hurt so bad. But you stop feeling soon, no worries. :)

    Congrats neighbor!!!!!

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  5. What a beautiful face! I love her eyes! Congrats again! I'm super THRILLED for ya'll!

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  6. WE ARE SO HAPPY FOR THE NEW ADDITION TO THE JACKSON FAMILY! CONGRATS! Yes breastfeeding is a challenge, but it is so worth it! keep it up the hard prt is almost over... until potty training anyway.

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  7. She's adorable Les! Call anytime you need a shower or a nap, well for at least a few more days!

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  8. she is B-E-A-UTIFUL! i LOVE the pic of her sucking her little thumb. so cute. i wish the best for you and your happy family. parenthood isnt easy but it is SO worth it! <3

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