Coming home

We are officially on our way home from the hospital. This momma is
crying with happiness and joy at God's many blessings to our family!
And I honestly don't think I have ever seen Elliana more excited than
she is right now in her role as big sister!

Welcome Maya Grace Berndsen

She came at 3:57pm. 21 inches, 8lb 9.4oz. Here are a few pics.

Let the Pushing Begin

We will beginning to push in the very near future. Wish Ashley a safe, quick active labor. Next time I write, I hope to have a picture.

No News is . . . No News

Not much new to report. Ashley is relaxed and sleeping. The epidural is doing its thing, so the pain is gone and I think we are just in a holding pattern as her body continues to do what it needs to do.

If I'm not writing after this post either nothing changed or everything did. Will update as I can.

The Mountains are Getting Steeper

When contractions come, so do little mountains coming from the machine. I can tell you, these mountains are getting steeper and as with all steep mountains, the pain is getting worse. Keep up the good work Ashley.