Friday, October 29, 2010. 5 days overdue, Dave and I went to a Doctor's appointment that morning and there was nothing remarkable to report, my body was showing no signs of an impending birth. With my Dr.'s advice, we decided to induce on Sunday. So, I went about my day and finished my last day of work before starting my Maternity Leave. That night, Dave had his Halloween work party. We got Savannah all dressed in her costume and Dave painted me up like a Pumpkin. (I told him that if I was still pregnant by Halloween he could paint me). He went out an bought the paint and did a great job! So, off to this Halloween party we went! Dave,
Fufa, and Pumpkin Sam. Little did we know that we would be pulling an 'all-
nighter!"
Dave's masterpiece!
At the party. Dave and Savannah working on some Arts and Crafts.
DJ Lance and
Fufa
At the party. Savannah was having a great time with all the activities to do. We didn't stay that long. I started having contractions about an hour into the party.
Here we are embracing our October 31st induction date for the new baby! It never crossed my mind that I would go into labor on my own! (When you are almost a week late, you begin to feel that pregnany is a permanent condition!) In fact, while I was having contractions at this party, I didn't even think I was in labor!
We left the party when I couldn't be 'social' anymore. I just wanted to go home and figure out what was going on and get this pumpkin off me! I felt like my skin was crawling!
It turns out I was in labor! We left the party at 6:30pm and were checked in to the hospital by 8:30pm. Dave said "your contractions are 3 -4 minutes apart, we are going to the hospital!"
Reese came at 5:42am the next morning on October 30
th. I guess she was finally ready 6 days after my due date. (Maybe she had an opinion about being a Halloween baby!)
I couldn't believe she was an 8
pounder!
At the hospital. Thank goodness for epidurals!
Is this a very convincing 2 thumbs up? I can't remember the last all-
nighter that Dave and I experienced. It certainly wasn't like this!
Back at the Halloween party. Savannah enjoying the Fire Truck!
In the recovery room. Dave and his newest little Hill! Happy Birthday Reese!
In the delivery room 2 hours after Reese was born. (Savannah stayed with friends that night).
First breaths! (and crying!)
Our first family picture of 4.
Dave and all his ladies.
My little lady
Savannah seeing her little sister for the first time.
Bright-eyed Reese!
One of the perks of giving birth in the Fall on a weekend is Football! Dave enjoyed his stay in the hospital!
The Gators won by the way!
Nurses are the best
swaddlers. Honestly, nothing compares!
Mommy and Reese. Reese is just hours old!
Back at home.
Savannah is holding Reese for the first time.
Home from the hospital. Savannah was at home with
Gramma and Aunt Barbie waiting for us to come home.
Savannah dressed up for Reese's homecoming.
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The dogs meeting Reese for the first time.
A few more pictures from my Mom's camera. My Aunt Barbie and her flew in the day that Reese was born. Dave picked them up at the airport and drove them directly to the hospital. They stayed for 3 weeks to help me out because Dave had to go to training in Yuma, AZ 10 days after Reese was born.
Savannah checking out her little sister.
Aunt Barbie (A.K.A. the baby whisperer).
Proud parents of our 2 little girls.
Tripler Amy Medical Center. Both Savannah and Reese were born here. We had such a great experience and loved our Doctor. We are so thankful that everything went smoothly and Reese is a healthy, beautiful baby girl!
More pictures to come! These were only from the first 2 days.
3 month Reese getting so strong.
Reese is all smiles these days. She is such a happy baby.
Very bald.
Sisters!
Bright eyed girl.
Daddy's Girl! I can't believe she is 3 years old already!
Another Daddy's girl!
I caught this shot of Reese staring at her Daddy. 
Reese will do a lot of growing while he's gone.
Sleepy girl.
Daddy's girls!
Dave's masterpiece!
At the party. Dave and Savannah working on some Arts and Crafts.
DJ Lance and Fufa
Reese came at 5:42am the next morning on October 30th. I guess she was finally ready 6 days after my due date. (Maybe she had an opinion about being a Halloween baby!)
I couldn't believe she was an 8 pounder!
At the hospital. Thank goodness for epidurals!
Is this a very convincing 2 thumbs up? I can't remember the last all-nighter that Dave and I experienced. It certainly wasn't like this!
Back at the Halloween party. Savannah enjoying the Fire Truck!
In the recovery room. Dave and his newest little Hill! Happy Birthday Reese!
In the delivery room 2 hours after Reese was born. (Savannah stayed with friends that night).
First breaths! (and crying!)
Our first family picture of 4.
My little lady
Savannah seeing her little sister for the first time.
Bright-eyed Reese!
One of the perks of giving birth in the Fall on a weekend is Football! Dave enjoyed his stay in the hospital!
The Gators won by the way!
Nurses are the best swaddlers. Honestly, nothing compares!
Mommy and Reese. Reese is just hours old!
Back at home. Savannah is holding Reese for the first time.
Home from the hospital. Savannah was at home with Gramma and Aunt Barbie waiting for us to come home.
Savannah dressed up for Reese's homecoming.
A few more pictures from my Mom's camera. My Aunt Barbie and her flew in the day that Reese was born. Dave picked them up at the airport and drove them directly to the hospital. They stayed for 3 weeks to help me out because Dave had to go to training in Yuma, AZ 10 days after Reese was born.
Savannah checking out her little sister.
Aunt Barbie (A.K.A. the baby whisperer).
Proud parents of our 2 little girls.
Tripler Amy Medical Center. Both Savannah and Reese were born here. We had such a great experience and loved our Doctor. We are so thankful that everything went smoothly and Reese is a healthy, beautiful baby girl!