On Friday, May 1, 2009 our little "precious pearl" (Tehya Etta) made her appearance at Holland Hospital at 6:06pm weighing in at 7lbs 15oz. and 21 inches long. She arrived after an induction beginning at 7:30am with cytotec (which didn't do much of anything), water breaking by Dr. Gerard shortly after lunch (which still didn't do much) and finally really starting labor with Oxytocyn around 2pm. I truly began to question my grand plans of a natural labor and delivery (like Gideon & Tristan's) in the final hour (around 5pm). Thanks to my wonderful coach (Kev) and assistant coaches (my parents) I made it to the end (not without a few 'I don't think I can do this anymore!') Kevin's and my first response when Dr. Gerard held up little Teyha Etta Maureen Sall? "It IS a girl!!" I guess I wasn't the only one who was a bit of a doubting Thomas when it came to the ultrasound technician telling us in December that she couldn't find anything. :)
It has been an amazing transition for the Sall family and the boys have taken to Tehya like a duck to water. They love her! After Wyatt's initial hesitation to have anything to do with her, the second time he saw her he was 'in love.' Now, I find him very close by and always ready to 'I hold her' or kiss the top of her head. The other boys dote on her and have willing arms ready and waiting to get in their fair share of holding too.
She is truly our FIFTH miracle and we are all thrilled to have her added to our family. We find we have to remind ourselves that we are a family of seven. But we wouldn't have it any other way!!
Loving the chaos,
Kevin and Christine
Noah, Gideon, Tristan, Wyatt and Teyha
Enjoy the pics!
Wow! She is absolutely beautiful! What an incredible gift from God!
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Congratulations to all of you! What a busy household! Our love to all of you.
Congratulations again, friends! The four of us just watched this show during our lunch and enjoyed each and every picture. She is beautiful and we can't wait to meet her!!
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You have a beautiful family!
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