Makenzie Dale Hjermstad

Here I am heading to the hospital to be induced on Tuesday morning.
This was not what I had in mind as far as going into labor. I got up,
ate breakfast and hung out with Eric until we heard from the hospital that
they were ready for us.

Here I am hanging out in front of the hospital after receiving my first dose of cytotec.
I didn't imagine that I would be walking the hospital or sitting in the sun while in labor but
it made the day a great experience.
I ended up receiving a second dose that eventually caused my water to break

around 3:45 pm. I finally decided to get an epidural around 8:30 and by the time I
got it, it was time to push and Makenzie was born shortly later.Makenzie Dale was born at 10:04 pm, May 12th. She weighed 5 lbs 15 ounces and is
18.5 inches long.

Here I am with her right after she was weighed! I was amazed at how tiny she was!

Here's Eric with her the first night.Here Eric is with her about to head home.

Finally figured the car seat out! She was not too excited about it!

So tiny! She swims in it!