crispINformation VOL 3:5 Sarah's born

Sarah Belle is here!
Tuesday morning, 9:57. She was 7lbs 10oz and 20in long.
I am so happy to have her in my arms and not in my belly!

I was induced (water broken) at 7:30am and started contractions right away. Another fast delivery, Praise God! There was a small scare during labor. Sarah's heart rate went below 90 and an oxygen mask was put on me to help her. I wasn't sure what was going on and almost freaked. Sarah was just fine. Her heart rate went right back up and never went down again.
Joshua was so good at keeping my breathing correct, keeping me calm and in control. He is such a great husband!

I was at 8cm and telling the nurse that I needed to push. She told me to hang on until the Dr. got there. They did not call her quick enough. There were 2 contractions that I should have been pushing on before the Dr came. So she walked in, stirrups went up and out came Sarah. No joke, that fast! I pushed twice! It was great. It is such a relief to have all that pressure gone. I was so excited to see her. And the second I saw her I knew that her name was Sarah. Joshua was right (he has been telling me that he knew Elizabeth was not the name for her).

We came home Wednesday around 5pm and things have been going pretty well. Hannah likes to watch Sarah eat and stroke her hair and rub her fingers. She thinks it is fun to point out her body parts. Hannah asked today if Sarah could play with her. And she shared her toys with her. It's so fun to watch. Caleb, I don't think cares. He looks at her. Pointed to her nose once and today helped me burp her. Other than that he is on to bigger and better things like playing with cars.

I am very tired, as can be expected. And Joshua is gone (Texas Moter Speedway). Today a lady from our church came over and helped feed the kids and cleaned my kitchen. Then brought us dinner later that night. A huge help! (Thank you so much Martha!!!)

All praise to God for another wonderful delivery!!!! I do not deserve all that God has blessed us with and yet by His grace we are truly blessed. I thank you all for your love and support.

Thank you,
Joshua, Jennifer, Hannah, Caleb and Sarah Crispin
A family of 5!!!