Leila Naomi Hansen made her grand appearance on Thursday Aug 13th. Of course it was Papa's (Rich) birthday. He was thrilled to share his birthday with her. He was hoping all along that she would be born on his birthday. She was born at 4:14pm and weighed 7lbs. 1oz. and was 19" long. She has beautiful dark hair.
We were in the delivery room when she was born and there is nothing like seeing the birth of children. These very precious spirits from heaven. We are so blessed. I loved being there and being able to take pictures. One of my favorites is of Karli seeing her baby sister for the first time. It is just priceless.
We had a bit of a scare just before she was born. Her heart rate dropped down to 59 and so the nurse said "We are delivering this baby now!" The doctor came in and delivered her and she was beautiful. She had the cord wrapped in a single loop around her neck which he quick lifted up and over her head.
I can't explain in words how wonderful and meaningful it is to me to be able to be in the delivery room with my daughters and see my grand children born. It just fills my heart so full. I can't begin to explain the feelings I feel.
My daughters mean the world to me and for them to allow me in the delivery room with them to share that precious moment with them is priceless beyond measure. It makes me wonder if this is the way Heavenly Father feels each time he sees one of his precious spirits come into each new family. What love he has for all of us. I am truly thankful!!!
Nikki and Leila are now home and we are enjoying every moment with them.
