Hello World!!!!

Surprise ! Most of our family and friends were surprised to find out that I was induced into labor, and a Beautiful, little Sophia Rose Garvin entered the world on May 16, 2014 at 4:21 pm. She weighed in at a healthy 6 pounds 14 ounces, and  20 inches long.

After carefully weighing all options , I decided against putting my sweet little princess through another round of chemotherapy. I was told being induced ( a little less than 2 weeks early) would be totally safe for baby, and would get me back on track with the chemo treatments sooner. I went in to Southwest on Thursday night, and the pitocin (induction) started at around 8:45 am Friday morning. My amazing hubby picked me up some McDonalds for breakfast right before the induction. I thoroughly enjoyed my McMuffin and Mocha Frappe :)  We were fortunate enough to have auntie Lisa stay and watch Olivia (and Kitty) overnight. It was a super slow start, I was only dilated 1 and a half cm - for those of you who have not experienced childbirth, it's really not that much. While Brian went to go home and check in on Olivia and spend some time with her , I had started getting contractions. My  doctor checked me and I was only about 3 and a half centimeters, so she decided to break my water to try and make some progress. I was scared to get an epidural, but really needed one. My doctor told me that it was okay. I was in tears - because I did not want to get it too early and risk stressing baby out or needing a c- section. My doctor assured me everything would be okay. She was so reassuring and I trusted her with my baby's life , and mine after how amazing she has been throughout this whole pregnancy.

Thank GOD for Epidurals. 20 minutes later my pain was gone and I was able to relax and enjoy the rest of my labor.Brian had arrived while I got the epidural which was a good thing . . . .Because about an hour later, I told the nurse I felt pressure and pain and was concerned the epidural was wearing off. She checked me and told me to push a little bit. She looked up at me and said " Don't do that again ! You are ready to have a baby NOW . Let me call the doctor " All of a sudden I felt this overwhelming sense of happiness, and excitement. Two nurses started to wheel in carts and directly after was my doctor, grinning ear to ear , saying it was time for baby! I am not exaggerating when I say , I literally had her out in 2 pushes.  The first push was like deja vu from Olivia's delivery " Look at all of that hair!!!!!" my doctor exclaimed . Then, she was out the very next push.

It seemed like almost immediately she was in my arms laying on top of me. This tiny, beautiful, little miracle that I carried for 9 months was finally here. I feel that all babies are miracles, but Sophia is my little miracle. Not only was she part of me, but she went through my darkest, and saddest moments with me . She helped me through my biggest fears without even speaking to me or knowing how to comfort me ...She was just there. Her presence alone was enough. We all have guardian angels that watch over us and are AROUND us, But My Sweet Sophia was my guardian angel from WITHIN. She was the closest thing to my heart, and she understood what I was going through. My only regret is that she had to endure it . As her mama, all I want to do is protect her, and I did what I could given the circumstances. As the tears of joy flowed from my eyes, I looked at Brian . . . .He was mesmerized by our beautiful newborn girl. There is nothing more amazing than bringing a baby into this world with the one you love. And Love is what we have, and Love is what will get us through.

Right after she was born <3

Mama, Daddy, and Sophia minutes after she was born

Proud Daddy!

Mama and her Angel

Olivia's first time meeting her baby sister ! Her face is priceless!

She finally warmed up to Sophia

Cute hospital hat

Here are a few sneak peeks of hospital photos . . . . And we also had a newborn session when Sophia was 1 week old . Our friend Veronica (who did Olivia's stunning newborn pics) did a session with us again!

Love that little tongue sticking out

We did it my sweet girl.  .  .  . 

Our little Sweetheart