Introducing Alyssa Cotton Toborg

After 16 long hours of labor, Alyssa graced us with her presence Thursday, February 27th at 1:56 AM. She entered the world weighing 7 lbs 11 oz (Mommy & daddy's anniversary--July 11th) and measuring 18 1/2 inches long. Travis, my mom and sister were in the room to help. Labor was long, but I am thankful for no complications with myself or Alyssa. Here are a few shots from the hospital.

 Our first few nights home were full of tears, crying, pacing, and bouncing while trying to sooth our sweet girl to sleep. The first few weeks were crazy with lots and lots of visitors. Grandma Jani and Grandpa Tim came down from Minnesota to visit for a few weeks and then Aunt Sara & Uncle Dale came down the next week. Alyssa also got to meet her only set of great grandparents from Minnesota, Grandpa Bob & Grandma Rosemary. She hasn't been here long, but is already loved by so many. She is one blessed little girl!




Fast forward, Alyssa is now one month old! She weighs 9lbs 5 oz and is growing everyday! She is a pretty good sleeper allowing mommy and daddy to get some rest at night. She loves music, to snuggle, be outside, and ride in a car. She also loves to snuggle up in daddy's beard to fall asleep.


Until next time....
Barbara

"Parenthood Eve"

The day is finally here! After 4 years of trying to conceive along with 2 miscarriages, 2 failed IUIs, 1 failed IVF transfer, multiple injections and medications, thousands of dollars, heartbreak after heartbreak, millions of prayers, and 39 weeks of a successful pregnancy, we are finally going to welcome our precious baby girl into the world tomorrow. We are beyond excited and filled with so many different emotions. There were moments when I honestly did not think this moment would happen for us, but and thankful I was wrong. God is so good!! If not for everyones constant prayers, constant faith, and positive words we would not be preparing for our little one tomorrow. Alyssa has no idea how blessed and loved she already is by so many people. Our whole world is about to change and be turned upside down.....and we couldn't be more excited!! It only gets better from here.

Until next time......
Barbara