Welcome to the World!

My niece, Kayla Ann Cooney, was born last night on August 9, 2012!

What a surprise she gave to all of us!  Katie's due date was August 23rd, but this week we found out that she would be having a scheduled c-section on August 16th.  Katie ended up getting really sick from the antibiotics that they gave her a few weeks ago when she was in the hospital the first time with an infection.  She was so sick the last 3 days that on Wednesday night, my parents ended up taking her to the emergency room.  Greg was working, and met them there once Katie was checked in.  So, Thursday morning she was in the hospital and while they were treating her they noticed she was having a lot of contractions. 

I stayed in contact with my mom, and she kept me updated.  Around 3:00 I talked to her and she said that the nurse was going to have Katie's doctor come check her out because it looked like she might be going into labor.  The next call I got my mom said that most likely the c-section would be that night, and an hour later we got another call saying it was probably going to be soon!  Ray and my dad were supposed to be going to the Bears game with Ray's mom and uncle, but stayed back because they wanted to be there.  So, Ray and I took Kenley and went to the hospital.  We said hi to Katie and Greg, and within about 15 minutes they were wheeling Katie into the operating room.

Us, my parents, and Greg's parents all waited anxiously in the waiting room.  They said the c-section would take about an hour and ten minutes total, and believe me, we were all counting down.  Every minute beyond that seemed to take forever!  Kenley entertained us and she was so unbelievably good. I think she was just as excited to finally meet her cousin who we have been talking about for months. Finally, a nurse came and said everything went great, and then the Proud Daddy, Greg. came in to see us.  We were all asking a million questions, but knew we had to wait a little longer to meet Kayla and see Katie. 

Katie looked so content holding Kayla, and she was just smiling ear to ear.  Kayla was all bundeled up with a little pink hat on, and her eyes were open.  She has the cutest little face, and seemed so tiny!  We all took turns holding her and took a bunch of pictures. I am so excited about the newest addition to our family, and I am so happy for Katie & Greg!