Baby Jessica

Finally getting some time to update the blog with news of our new baby girl - Jessica!!

Quick story ... we were planning on getting induced at 7:00 am on Wednesday, June 30th. We got a call at 5:00am that the hospital was too crowded and there wasn't a bed available and they would call us back at 9:00am. We called at 9:00 and nothing yet, so since our parents were here, we decided to all go out to breakfast. Finally at 11:30 they called and said we could come on down! We got there and checked in by 1:00 and they started pitocin at 1:30. Labor wasn't progressing fast enough, so they upped the pitocin. I started getting some painful contractions around 3:30 and decided to get the epidural at 4:00. We killed time by watching my favorite movies - the Back to the Future trilogy. We only got through one and two, but while watching two, everyone that came in stopped to watch the movie. Even our doctor sat down to do some paperwork and ended up watching 15 minutes of the movie with us, before a nurse came in and said she needed him. Around 6:00 baby was ready to come out! After a few pushes they go the doc and she was born a few minutes later. She was perfect!! And looked A LOT like Addie when she was born. It was a wonderful, amazing experience and we feel very lucky that every thing went as smoothly as it did.

It was so great to have our parents there too! And Addison was able to hang out in the room before she was born (left during delivery) and she returned almost immediately after she was born. She took to Jessica right away and kept looking at her and kissing her and wanting to hold her. It was so sweet! I can't believe we now have two beautiful daughters.

Jessica Jean Deal
June 30th 6:17PM
7 lbs 14 oz 20 inches

Waiting for baby Jessica



First meeting between sisters

First family photo

The girls


Big sister helping already

Daddy and baby

Del Mar Fair

A few days before Jessica was born, what else would we do but go to the fair! We met up with the Bergstrom's for a great day of rides and fair food. We tried the chocolate covered bacon, thanks to Chris. And it actually wasn't as bad as it sounds.
Ferris Wheel


What a view from the top!

Addie's first roller coaster. She wasn't technically tall enough to ride, but Drew got her on. She loved it! Not sure if you can see Addie but she is waving to the camera.

Face painting

She twirls her hair even while riding the ponies.

Our little swimmer

Addie has really been enjoying swimming lately AND its a great way to wear her out. She can't do it without her wings yet but with them on she's a little daredevil. She'll jump in and she "swims" on her own.

Disneyland ... on more time with just Addie

As you all know I love Disneyland, so I had to have one last trip before the baby was born, while Addie will still an only child AND to see the new World of Color. It was a great day! The World of Color was actually pretty cool. Addie LOVED it!! Next time we'll go to Disneyland ... I'll need a double stroller. :)

On the tram with Mummu and Grandad

On the tram with mom

Meeting Mickey

Waiting in line on Grandad's shoulders

Casey Jr.

In Mickey's house - Pluto's bed

Mickey ... again!

driving Mickey's car

Dad and Addie at World of Color

She was a little excited!

Mommy/Addie day at Sea World

Since the new baby will be here soon, I wanted to take Addie out for Mommy/Addie day. We enjoyed a fun day at Sea World!

Getting ready to play!

taking a break

watching the new dolphin show

nap time!

ice cream time

Grover and Abby and Addie!

Cookie Monster, Elmo, Zoe and Addie.

Belly Pics

Here are my belly pics for baby #2.

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39 weeks


This photo was taken at the hospital about 6 hours before she was born. 39 weeks 6 days.