Claire Elizabeth Brown

I was finally getting the hang of this mom business. After having Jake for 14 months, he and I were really in our groove.... and along comes Claire.

When we found out that we were expecting again, I was shocked, excited, and very scared. How in the world could I handle two children under the age of 2? I still haven't figured that out, but let me tell you that I can't imagine life without MY two. From the moment Claire Elizabeth was placed in my arms, I knew that I loved these two more than any other gift I'd ever been given.


My water broke at about 11:30 pm on Saturday, June 6. Jason and I were excited, but tired and had been hoping for some rest on Saturday night. Instead of that rest, we got a trip to the hospital where we were up all night waiting on our little bundle.

Aside from some very painful contractions and a bad case of nausea when the nurse told me I might be too far along for an epidural, this was the easiest delivery in the world. I snoozed in between pushes and kept the rest of the room awake with my snores. Claire Elizabeth made her GRAND (and I do mean, grand) debut at 3:50 am when she almost slid in the floor because she was ready to come out whether anybody was there to catch her or not!

Here are a few pictures of our family. I will try to post more of just Claire soon. She really is beautiful! Can't wait for you to meet her!

Our first look at our Angel #2

The pain meds were still kicking in this one. Sorry for the dopey smile!

Getting ready to go home. Isn't she precious?


Jake is still not sure about Claire. He was much more content to sleep in Daddy's arms than get excited over this little girl.


The Browns
Daddy and his mini-me
Mommy and her mini-me

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