Sisters First Meeting

October 28, 2011 - 

I actually have TWO GIRLS.... its like my dream come true.  I was super excited about Rowynne coming to the hospital to finally meet Kynnedi. I had no idea how she would react or if she would even care.  I'm happy to report that it was a loving happy meeting.  

Rowynne at first didn't seem to care much about the new baby she just wanted her Mommy to hold her... which I guess is normal since we had been at the hospital away from her for two days. But after her little Mommy moment she was very interested in the baby. She wanted to hold her and give her kisses... so sweet. 

 My two girls. 

Rowynne and Kynnedi

 Rowynne giving Kynnedi hugs

Rowynne 18 Months

Kynnedi 2 days 

 Mommy and her Girls. 

Daddy is definitely losing the battle of the sexes at our House! LoL 

Our First Family Photo with the 4 of Us

The Baby Day- October 27th, 2011

October 27, 2011 - 

  October 27th was a big day for our family, we brought into this world our second baby girl Kynnedi! 

It was a very special day! 

I (Meygen) was scheduled for an Induction on the 27th... everyone said that she was going to come before hand but Kynnedi waited till the last moment so we gave her a little help in joining the world.  I was excited for my induction, Rowynne had also been induced so I was used to the idea. It's nice to know when exactly that baby is coming so you can prepare a little more. Cory and I were waiting the morning of the 27th for that phone call from the Hospital saying that it was our turn to come in. They made us wait... till 10:30 which was like agony to me, with Rowynne we knew by 7:00 in the morning. It was hard to wait not knowing whether it was going to be the day or if they would make us wait. 

We got to the hospital by 11:00 and I was filled with butterflies. Even though this was my second baby and I knew what to expect this time I was still nervous about going through the whole process again. 

 Mommy's last picture with Kynnedi inside her tummy. 

39 Weeks 

After I had my IV in and had the Pitocin in my system the countdown had begun. My doctor had assured my that the second time around would be a much quicker labor than the first. I had hoped he would be right. It seemed at first like I had a slow start, my contractions were small and I wasn't dilating very fast. It seemed like I might be there for a while! After my progress was still very slow my doctor upped my Pitocin levels.. my nurse kept saying that I was having weak contractions and they were hoping that with the higher dose of Pitocin my contractions would become more intense and would start actually doing the job. Unfortunately they didn't my doctor ended up increasing my Pitocin a second time... and still not much difference. They put me on an internal contraction monitor so that they could accuratley determine how strong my contractions were. It was funny how all of us in the delivery room were glued to that screen. I was glad I had so many people in the room to keep my company; my sister Gillian, Lynnette, and Robyn and even my Mom was there through the computer on skype. 

After what seemed like forever... The Doctor said that it was time to push. I have to say that I was totally surprised, the contraction monitor had never really shown that I was having hardcore contractions, we all thought that I was still progressing slowly. It all seemed to happen very fast, nurses came rushing in all kinds of monitors for the baby were all the sudden in the room. I was seriously in denial that it was all happening so fast. Lucky for me the fast continued... I pushed a total of 4 times and Kynnedi was out. Even writing about it now I still can't believe that it happened so fast. After pushing for two hours with Rowynne I just assumed Kynnedi would be something similar. I never thought that my whole delivery would happen in less than 10 minutes. I hope that all my future children will be just as easy. 

Kynnedi Ivins 

9 lb 20 1/2 inches 

Born at 8:22 PM -  October 27, 2011 

Kynnedi was one of the biggest babies born in the hospital that night. She was more than a pound bigger than Rowynne was. It was funny to see her in the nursery with all the other babies and her looking so huge next to them.  Kynnedi was so different from Rowynne she came out with light colored hair, the nurse even thought she might be strawberry blonde and I finally got a little one with blue eyes.  Cory got his little mini me with Kynnedi. It's amazing how different Rowynne and Kynnedi are, it will be fun to watch them grow up and change together. 

Mommy and Kynnedi's  first moments. 

 Daddy finally gets to hold Kynnedi for the first time. SOOOO Happy! 

So glad that this perfect little spirit is finally with us. She was definitely not planned but I'm so glad that she is with us. We love her so much and are happy to finally be able to take her home!

Welcome Home Kynnedi

Ivins Halloween Party

October 23, 2011 - 

   We had the annual Ivins Halloween party this year as usual... However this year I was hoping to have a baby by the time this party came around, but the baby was taking her time. So Rowynne and I went to the party on our own, Cory had school so was unable to make it. Unfortunately the second we got there Rowynne fell asleep, so she missed all of the carving fun. 

 I made these really cool sugar cookies from scratch for the party... they look like Candy Corns! 

I was feeling in the Halloween Spirit

All of our Pumpkins Carved 

This was my Pumpkin.. its a BAT

Some of the kids with their Pumpkins... 

Aunt Robyn and Meygen (Baby #2 in my belly)

Happy Halloween! 

Hee Haw Farms

October 21, 2011 - 

                              

      To celebrate the Halloween season we went to Hee Haw Farms. Hee Haw Farms is a great family fun place they have a pick your own pumpkin patch, hayride, animal train, pony rides, and many other fun activities. We had a blast, I'm glad I got my 9 month pregnant self off the couch and out the door... it was  so much fun and totally worth it. 

 One of the activities was this huge corn pit. It was filled with tons of corn kernels. The kids were having a blast, it was going everywhere. Kids were stuffing it down their pants and throwing it in the air. I tried to burry Rowynne it ther kernels but she totally freaked. She just wanted to throw it.

 Rowynne covered in the Corn Kernels

 After the corn pit we headed straight to the Petting Zoo. Rowynne was so funny she kept calling all of the animals "Puppies," I guess we need to start working on our animal names. We even got some food to feed the animals, Rowynne was loving it till the Pig put Rowynne whole hand in its mouth... after that she was totally afraid of the animals. Every time one would get close she would run to either Cory or I to pick her up. I hope she will get over the fear soon!

 Family Photo

Rowynne, Daddy, Mommy  

 Rowynne petting the Cow... with a little help from Daddy! 

 Rowynne driving the Tractor

 Family Photo # 2

Mommy, Rowynne, and Daddy

 Daddy took Rowynne on the big slide... since Mommy was unable too! 

 At the bottom... Big Smiles

 Daddy even took Rowynne on the Animal Train. We were worried if she went by herself she would climb out during. And Mommy sure wasn't going to fit in one of those things, belly and all! 

 After all the activities we went straight to the Pumpkin Patch. It was this  huge field surrounded by sunflowers. It was really cool.

 Rowynne was loving picking her own pumpkin. 

Every one she passed she would try to carry... no matter how big or small it was. 

 Standing on her Pumpkin.... Now she does tricks! 

 Rowynne and Daddy were eating the Sunflower seeds. Yum Yum! 

Happy Halloween

Stroller Gym

A few weeks ago I walked into the living room and found Rowynne climbing in the bottom of her stroller. She had turned the stroller into her very own personal jungle gym. 

It was hilarious... at one point she even got stuck in the stroller. But as soon as I got her out she was right back to trying to climb through it again. Gotta love the kids determination! 

 Rowynne climbing through the bottom storage compartment on her stroller

Big Girl Bed

We have been preparing for the new babies arrival and one of those steps was getting Rowynne a new bed. Rowynne needed a toddler bed since the new baby would be taking over her crib. 

We bought her bed at Ikea and the second we had it set up she was all over it. She was so excited! 

Rowynne and her new Toddler Bed

Baby's First Haircut

September 16, 2011 -

Rowynne got her first haircut! We had stopped at the Great Clips by our house for Cory to get his haircut, when we asked if the lady cutting his hair if she would give Rowynne a little trim as well. Her hair is still pretty short but she still had a lot of her baby fuzz that had grown rather long.  Mommy wanted the baby fuzz gone so we decided it was time for her first haircut! 

Rowynne in the Chair.... Getting her haircut! 

 Rowynne and her lollipop 

As usual she did great! She is such a mellow kid the haircut didn't even seem to bother her. She sat perfectly in the chair, watched herself in the mirror, and did awesome through the whole event. She got a little ancy toward the end so we gave her a lollipop and she was great through the rest.