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Abigail's Big Arrival! [Birth]

9/11/2013

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Alas! Abigail has been highly anticipated, and she finally made her debut Tuesday Morning at 3:44am! 

Before, we get into the exciting details about Abigail's birth, I'd like to tell a little back story about her sweet parents. Kyle and Ashley are some of the most amazing people I have ever met. I can easily say I'm truly blessed by their friendship. Kyle and Brycen(my husband) grew up together so perhaps you could say Ashley and I became friends by default :) Still, it's the best "default" friendship I've had my whole life! I'm sure you all know that as an adult, its hard to maintain high school/college relationships. Only a few gems can stand the test of time-Ashley, your my gem and my soul sister! The four of us have been friends for eight years. We were in each other's weddings (in the same month!) And now Ashley and I are becoming new mommas together! Looking back on all the fond memories of our friendship- two things will always stand out in my mental high-light reel. The first of which was night of Ashley & Kyle's wedding, I helped Ashley take the ka-trillion bobby pins out of her hair. We talked, laughed and recapped all the great details of the beautiful day. We even gossiped about the only two single members of the bridal party who made out on the dance floor! (Shout out MJP &KAP!) Yes, I realize it sounds cheesy-but it's a sweet memory! Fast forward three years later and I have the honor of quickly putting Ashley's hair up in a pony tail before she starts pushing. I had to giggle to myself while I was doing this Tuesday morning, because I immediately went back to her Wedding night and the bobby pins from h-e-double hockey sticks! Bottom line I love Kyle and Ashely AND Abigail with all my heart! Yadda, Yadda, Yadda!

Let's get to the good stuff! Don't worry, there isn't anything graphic!

At 11:45 pm I got a call from Michelle saying it was go time. I arrived at the hospital at 12:09am and Kyle and Ashley were already checked into Labor and Delivery. It's funny that Ashley would have a baby in the middle of the night because she falls asleep at 9 o'clock no matter what! She can't even stay up late enough to watch the ball drop most New Years! (I only know because we've spent the last 6 together!) 
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Ashley is one happy camper! This is shortly after she got her epidural and she's sitting at 9cms! She labored very quickly! We laughed and joked the whole time! It was a very warm atmosphere!
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The Entourage!!! Top- Ashley's mom, Michelle and myself. Bottom Ashley's sister in law, Emily and Kyle's mom, Sharon. I think we made a pretty great team ladies! ;)
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We just found out it was time to start pushing! Abigail is ready to say hello!
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I was able to catch this sweet moment of Momma Sharon saying a silent prayer for her grand daughter. Sharon is an incredible woman and I am happy to know her! 
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Ashley was SUCH a rockstar! She pushed for almost two hours and didn't complain once! Kyle was pretty awesome too! 
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Momma and Daddy finally get to see their baby girl!
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Abigail Joyce Chrisman was born at 3:44am weighing 7lbs 14oz and she was 21 inches long!
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Abigail recognized her daddy's voice immediately and stopped crying :)
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Baby Toes!
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Finally, The Granddads got to come in, and meet their FIRST grandchild for the FIRST time! 
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Like I mentioned, Both Kyle and Ashley's parents are first time grandparents. The Chrisman's are expecting two more grand babies this year! Talk about exciting!

I love this image, so sweet :)
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Finally, after the nurses were finished checking Abigail's vitals- she got to go back to Momma and Daddy! Here, Ashley is getting to take a better look at her sweet girl. It was so late (early?) that everyone decided to let the new family get some rest. 
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I stopped by to visit again Tuesday evening and obviously Kyle is an expert already in the Dad department! 
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GiGi's Cupcakes in Beavercreek gives each new Momma a cupcake for their babies' Birth Day- how cute is this?
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Alright everyone, say hello to Sweet Abbey Girl! I love this babe! 
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Before we said goodbye I had to take a picture with me and my "niece" who is also my future daughter-in-law! She won't even have to change her monogram if she marries my Andrew! 

I'm looking forward to see what many more years of friendship brings our two families! I can't say it enough- I love, love LOVE you guys! Thanks for letting me be apart of your special day! 
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Congratulations to the Benson and Chrisman families!

Leave some love and well wishes to Abbey and her new parents! 
8 Comments
Morgan Chrisman
9/11/2013 10:49:28 am

These pictures brought tears to my eyes!! I love this little beautiful family so much y heart could explode!

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Kim Pierre
9/11/2013 11:10:05 am

What a wonderful way to remember this special moment! Claire you did such a great job with the photo diary, I feel like I was there.

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Beth Brookey
9/11/2013 11:35:27 am

Yeah, I cried!! This is beautiful, thanks for sharing!!

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Kate Washburn
9/11/2013 12:53:31 pm

Congratulations Ashley and Kyle!!! She's BEAUTIFUL!! And parenthood is the most amazing thing ever. Can't wait for her to meet my girls some day! :)

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Karla McKinney
9/11/2013 04:44:50 pm

Amazing job Claire! It all brought tears to my eyes. I love my family! Thanks for sharing all of these wonderful photos with those of us that couldn't be there! Oh and by the way, great job Kyle and Ashley! You made a precious and beautiful baby! Thanks for allowing Claire to share your very intimate and private experience! Love you kids! Oh and thanks for making me a "GREAT" aunt again!

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rene gindelberger
9/11/2013 07:42:40 pm

gorgeous photos and precious memories. congratulations!!

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Patricia B enson
9/12/2013 01:25:29 am

LOVE,LOVE,LOVE to Abby,Ashley and Kyle. Your lives will change for the better. And it will get better. Your baby girl is beautiful!

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Ashley Chrisman
9/12/2013 02:17:16 pm

I am so glad you were there to capture these precious memories for us Claire! I can't really look at them right now without weeping but I know I will cherish these forever.

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