The Wittrock Family Blog: Introducing... Miss Baylen Grace

What a blessing you are to us...we love you little one!

Welcoming home the newest member of our family...Baylen Grace!

Well the day has finally arrived. Miss Baylen Grace made her way into this world on Friday, May 22nd at 11:28pm. She weighed in at a whopping 10 pounds 6.2 ounces and was 22 3/4 inches long. She is very healthy, alert and happy. The delivery itself was very successful and I am recovering very well. Many of you were wondering/hoping I had a C-section. Well the anwer is no...I delivered naturally with no complications. Baylen was sunny side up when she came out, which made the delivery a little harder, but we both took it like champs. I feel great and have a lot of energy, which is a lot to say from having such a big baby. It seems like we have had her for a long time and everything is feeling so natural. We stayed at the hospital for three nights just to keep an eye on my recovery. I had a lot of bleeding yesterday still and they wanted to make sure that it decreased before they let all of us come home. I am doing much better and have very little pain...also a huge blessing.

Miss Brecken came to the hospital on Saturday and Sunday to visit her new sister. We introduced them first thing when she got there and Brecken walked up to Baylen and gave her a kiss on the mouth...also she gave her raspberries on her feet...ha that is no joke, we all cracked up. My mom watched Brecken the few days we were gone, which blessed us tremendously. They got to spend some great time together and was definately a relief to know our little girl was in such good hands.

We just got home today (Monday) and are adjusting very well. Baylen is such a great baby...she is a natural feeder, which does not surprise me and she is a great sleeper. Brecken is always coming around to look at her and see what she is doing, but for the most part continues with her day doing what she does best...PLAY! We are trying to teach Brecken "soft" but she giggles whenever we say that, which makes me wonder what is going through that little head of hers. She is going to be a wonderful big sister and Baylen is one lucky girl. YHWH has so blessed us with two wonderful girls and we are very thankful...what joy they bring to life!!

We are still planning on moving on June 8th so we will be busy the next couple of weeks. I think the moving crew will be here in about a week and a half to start packing. Grandma Barbie will be accompanying us on the trip to Texas...bless her for that. John has to report in the his command on June 11th and will start school on June 30th. So he will have some time off with all of us girls...what a brave man. Thank you for all of your prayers and phone calls...they were comforting and appreciated. I am attaching some pics and a little video for you all to enjoy. More updates will be on the way when we get a chance...hope you love them!!!

The Newest Member of Our Family...

What a beautiful little baby girl...I think she has made herself right at home.

Not the most glamorous picture, but definately one to be treasured. After only 1.5 hours of pushing we were a family of four. I would do it all again if I had to, but thank goodness I don't...ha!