Aubri Leigh Chaney: Born September 29, 2010, at 5:20 pm

Of all the ways to answer the question "What did you do today?" ....WE HAD A BABY!!

Aubri Leigh Chaney greeted us at 5:20 pm eastern on Wednesday afternoon, September 29. She weighed in at a petite 6 lbs, 13 oz and measured 19.3 inches long.

It's hard to believe 24 hours ago we had just finished enjoying dinner at Momo's Pizza and watching some television at home. Honestly, after leaving our doctor's visit on Monday, both of us were thinking we'd go past the September 30 due date, possibly as late as October 7 when induction would take place.
That all changed around 5 am this morning. Contractions actually woke Casi up around 3 am, but she was able to sleep in between each one. At that point, they were approximately 10 minutes apart. Two hours later, the contractions were becoming much stronger and by 6 am she woke me and it was time to "rock and roll," to use a favorite term of our doctor, David Dixon, who by the way is fine graduate of Auburn University (WAR EAGLE!)

Getting out the door was not an easy task, as the frequency of the contractions was making it hard for Casi to finish getting ready. She persevered though, and we were on our way shortly after 8 am. Less than 20 minutes after arriving at TMH, we heard the words, "you're having a baby today!"

And off we went to the delivery room. Casi, bless her heart, still wasn't getting any relief between contractions. Her delivery nurse said she was having contractions "like a mad woman." Sure enough, it was one contraction right after another.

Casi's parents arrived, her sister and boyfriend followed, and just as we were set to begin delivery around 4:30 pm my parents pulled in, having left Section shortly after 8 am.

By 5:20, delivery was over and Casi was holding precious little Aubri in her arms. Watching it all unfold (and even assisting the nurses in helping Casi) was the most amazing experience of my life. What happened in the delivery room today was nothing short of a miracle, and I thank my Heavenly Father for allowing us to enjoy that experience.

Aubri has been wide-eyed from the moment we saw her. She also loves to pull her little arms up over her face, as we learned during the 4-D last month. But she sure has been well-behaved. She barely made a sound for the first hour or so - and was even silent through her first shot (she didn't get that from her daddy).

After a couple of hours and quite a few photos, we left the delivery room and moved up to the third floor, where we will be stationed until going home later in the week.

And now, finally, after a day that could be described with many words - exhillarting, long, tiresome, precious, joyous, exhausting, fulfilling, surreal, sweet, challenging, amazing, awe-inspiring - it is time to try and get some sleep.

Night, night. Oops, Aubri just woke up!!

What a journey it's been. What a journey it will be.

9 Response to "Aubri Leigh Chaney: Born September 29, 2010, at 5:20 pm"

  1. John Michael Says:

    September 30, 2010 at 2:24 AM

    I'm simply in awe that our Robby is now all grown up and is husband and father Rob! That is the surreal part to me! You both are a wonderful example of everything that is right in the world, and I'm so proud to be part of the family. Love you both and hugs to sweet Aubri. I"ll be adding her info to the official family tree right now!

  2. Unknown Says:

    September 30, 2010 at 5:27 AM

    Aubri has been blessed with you and Casi as her parents. Let the wonderful journey for the three of you begin.

  3. laura Says:

    September 30, 2010 at 7:10 AM

    CONGRATS! She is so beautiful and truly a gift from our Heavenly Father. Thinking about your growing family. :)

  4. Anonymous Says:

    September 30, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    Yay! Congratulations to you all! Very exciting! So glad everyone is here and healthy.
    Karen

  5. Unknown Says:

    September 30, 2010 at 5:10 PM

    So happy my niece has arrived!!!! Can't wait for our visit!!! Give her a big squeeze and a kiss from her Aunt Brooke!

  6. Anonymous Says:

    September 30, 2010 at 9:54 PM

    Oh my! My new and first granddaughter is beautiful! So happy her PawPaw and I were able to make it from North Alabama for the big event! And I mean BIG event!! Congratulations to Casi and Rob! God has blessed y'all with a precious little angel! Don't ever forget that! And she has a wonderful set of parents! Love y'all.

    Nana Chaney

  7. Sheenia Says:

    September 30, 2010 at 9:57 PM

    A gift from God she most certainly is. It just seems like yesterday that you, Rob, were a babe yourself. So remember Life Changes You and what a wonderful change you and Casi are in for, with Aubri by your side. Let the fun begin, you will wonder some day what you ever did without her. Great Aunt Sheenia, that makes me sound "old". OH, Well!!

  8. Anonymous Says:

    October 6, 2010 at 10:48 AM

    Aubri is beautiful! It was really hard to leave y'all to come home! Just counting the days til we return but maybe the next time we won't be so rushed!!! Give her a hug for me!

  9. Julie Says:

    October 7, 2010 at 5:49 PM

    I'm so happy to hear that my dear friend had her baby! Aubri is beautiful! Congratulations to mommy and daddy!!! I'm sure you'll hear this a million times, but time flies! Be sure to take in every moment and don't wish them to hurry by (even the hard ones become precious memories).

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