Claire Katherine Wiltscheck

Now Introducing 

Claire Katherine Wiltscheck

The Birth Story:  

2 weeks leading up to the due date I was really starting to get excited.  I was trying my best to keep myself in check...but I was pretty optimistic that she would be here at any moment.  Actually - in the end I was 3 days late.  At least I no longer have to hear:  "YOU ARE STILL HERE?!?!?!" as I walk down the hall at work.  

Friday night:  Up until this point - I stayed away from making plans with anyone (being optimistic that the baby would cancel them anyway.) but at this point I needed a distraction.  I also needed to kick my nesting into gear.  So late Thursday we decided to invite the kickball team over for a game night.  My hope was that I would plan a party, baby would come and I would have to cancel.  Haha! (I didn't mean to use you - my dear friends!  haha)  It didn't actually work that way anyway - and that's OK, because I ended up with a fun night and a clean house!  

Best part of the night:  I kept a small container of water in my pocket.  Then during Pictunary I dumped it in my lap and waited for the room to get quiet before I announced that my water had just broken.  Hahaaaaa!!!!  Ohhhhh - I will never forget that.  Girls screaming in joy all starting to jump off of their seats and head up the stairs.  I am so funny!  hahahaa!

Anyway - the weekend came and went.  Missing the Due Date on Saturday.  Monday morning I was instructed to call my Dr.  She set up an induction for Tuesday morning.

So we took the opportunity to start my leave and spend the day at the Zoo - just the three of us.  We had a great day!  That night Lily started her time with my mom.  Thanks Mom!  Love you!

Tuesday morning - we started the party.  We were greeted by an awesome nurse and Doogie Houser.  A while back - I said yes to being fine with a resident at my delivery - looks like i got him!  hahah!  (he did do a good job after all - with the Dr.'s right there.  But I still had a hard time looking him in the eye.  We were afraid to ask him if this was his first delivery - I think it may have been)

Pitocin started at 8:30.  Contractions.  Broke my water.  Epidural. (Whew!) Pushing..

Baby Claire joined the world at 1:49 p.m.   7 pounds 9 ounces.  19.5 inches long. 
BEAUTIFUL Baby Girl!


We are doing great!  Personally - my recovery this time was soooo much better than the first.  The labor was 1/2 as long.  It has all been pretty great!

Lily is a champ - adjusting very well.  She loves her baby sister!
Mickey is also a champ!  He is a wonderful father and a great partner!

Although - both Mickey and Lily have been sick since we have been home.  Within 5 minutes of walking in the door Lily had puked all over our bed.  I couldn't help but think about how much fun and crazy the rest of my life will be!  hahahaa!

Claire is awesome!  Perfect! Adorable!  I love watching all of her little expressions.  I am so in love!

Thanks to our family and friends for you help, support and nice messages.  You all mean a lot to us!

And now - for some pictures....