HOLLY GRACE FARMER was born on October 18th, 2009, at 2:55am. Both she and Mother are doing wonderfully!
9 pounds, 7 ounces
21 inches
She is sooooooo beautiful, and completely perfect. She nurses very well, and has the most adorable, fairly loud cry. Her head is perfectly round. She has our brother Ian's ears and nose, and our Dad's feet. Daddy thinks she has red hair like Mother, but we are not yet sure about that nor her eye color. But we do know that she is so extremely gorgeous. And she's not even a day old, yet!
We all love her so much. She has the cutest spirit. She seems to recognize all of our voices, too. The first time I held her, she stared directly into my eyes the entire time that I talked to her, and didn't make a single sound, except for a few dainty yawns and sneezes and lip smacks. She likes to suck on her fingers, and stick her tongue out to lick the air. She curls her fingers and toes in the cutest way.
Mother had a home birth. I stayed up all night with her along with Daddy and the two midwives. One of the midwives is our cousin-in-law, and her husband babysat the rest of the kids upstairs. The kids had so much fun with him.
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I was behind the camera the whole time. I got a few good pics, but I could have done a lot better. I was so tired and everything was very unpredictable. Mother went from the bathroom to the bed, to the birthing pool, to the bed, to the floor in a small corner between the bed and the dresser, to the bed, to standing in the door way, to the bathroom again..... I have to say, I'm pretty proud of the pictures that I got without getting in the way!
Mother did an incredible job. When she was in transition, she wouldn't stop screaming, and I swore then that I'd never ever ever ever EVER have a baby. But as soon as little Holly popped out, Mother was so happy, and nothing else mattered. The instant bond between mother and daughter was fascinating to witness.
Mother did an incredible job. When she was in transition, she wouldn't stop screaming, and I swore then that I'd never ever ever ever EVER have a baby. But as soon as little Holly popped out, Mother was so happy, and nothing else mattered. The instant bond between mother and daughter was fascinating to witness.
I'm so proud of my mother. Little Holly, too. They both worked so hard TOGETHER to make that miracle happen. Thanks to their effort, and the blessings of our loving Heavenly Father, we now have another beautiful baby in our home.
I can't believe it; I have SIX younger brothers and sisters!!!! Three brothers, and three sisters. In that order. Isn't that incredible? I feel so blessed to be the oldest. I've gotten to watch all of them grow up. To watch them learn to sit up, crawl, stand, take their first steps, learn to smile, laugh, talk, clap their hands, dance to a beat.... it's just so sweet and adorable.
This morning I got to be the first person to change Holly's diaper and dress her in her clothes for the day. That's something I've waited to do since Mother told me she was pregnant last January! I was so glad to finally be able to do it.
In closing, I would like to express my gratitude.
Thank you: Heavenly Father, for sending baby Holly Grace to our family safely and with no complications.
Mother, for enduring all the pain of childbirth and successfully bringing Holly into this world. No one could have done that but you.
Jane (midwife), for being there to help my mother through the whole experience. You were so sweet, gentle, and calm about it all. And you never told me to get out of your way with my stupid camera! :)
Lori, for also being there to assist Jane and my mother, for taking the time to teach me about all the things you were doing, and being such a wonderful friend to our family.
Jon, for patiently watching all of the kiddoes upstairs and keeping them quiet for Mother. You were such a big help.
Daddy, for buying all that junk food so that I don't have to cook, and for being there for Mother. She couldn't have done it without the assurance of your presence.
And Holly, for choosing us as your family, and me as your older sister. I know that nearly 16 years ago, we were the first to say goodbye to eachother before I went down to earth first. You waited so patiently all these years to come join our not-so-little family down here. And now you've arrived. You are such a little blessing. I love you SOO much. We all do. You will never have to wonder if you are loved. You've got two parents, six brothers and sisters, and a Father in Heaven who all love you more than life itself and would do anything for you.