Monday, March 17

Meet the newest member of our family

Ashtyn Leigh Riensche
was born at 1:37 am on Monday, March 17, 2008 (better know to most as St. Patrick's Day but from now on will always be my little girl's birthday). Her middle name is after my sister Chelle Leigh who died in 1997 and her first name has no real significance other than that we really like it, it is old english like Peyton's name and it is somewhat unique. The labor and delivery went relatively fast, I checked in the hospital at 7:00 pm after laboring at home all day and had her 6 1/2 hours later. I was not induced and did not have an epidural this time so it was a completely different experience from Peyton's birth. She came out with a full head of beautiful, somewhat curly hair that draws comments from all who see her. We think she's beautiful, what do you think?




14 comments:

Gateway School and Learning Center said...

Incredible! What a beautiful girl, a miraculous addition to your sweet family. I have never seen such a head of hair on a newborn. Nicole, you look great too. Are you home already? Was your mom there for the birth? Hugs to all of you and praying for sleep and peace between siblings. AND I love her name.

Anonymous said...

Oh, she's gorgeous! Love all her hair...just perfect. You look amazing too! Okay, and I love the MOMMY needs COFFEE song...never heard it. Let me know when/if I can come visit you...likely at home. I can wait til she's a bit older if you're worried about germies. CONGRATULATIONS!! Karin

Cottage Mommy said...

Oooooh, I can't wait to hug her and smother her with Auntie kisses! Love her salon hairstyle! She looks so much like her Mommy! I can't wait to get to know her...see you Friday! Court

Anonymous said...

SHE IS GORGEOUS!!!! Matt had to comment on how AMAZING you look for just having a baby. Such a young and beautiful woman you are. And that hair? You can put it in pig tails lady! I LOVE her name and she is precious and yummy and don't ya just want to eat her up? Congratulations!!! I can't quit staring at her. She is perfect.

Alicia said...

Ian and Nicole,
Congratulations on your new baby girl!
The Osbornes

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! She is absolutely adorable and you both look amazing! The big brother pictures are so cute. Peyton has a big shock coming but I know he'll make it through. Thanks for sharing :)

Kelley said...

Congratulations Nicole! You look so cute in the pictures!! Ashtyn looks very precious. So glad to hear that the birth went so well!!
Kelley

Anonymous said...

Yippppeeee! I'm so happy for you Nicole! You look so pretty in pink! It is your color. After all that work and to still look great! You go girl!
A BIG hug from too far away!
Cannot wait to see and hear about Miss Maggie's reaction.
Cindy in Anchorage
p.s. Peyton looks like he was up all night. Already worrying about his little sister? He is going to make a wonderful big brother! Love the t-shirt. You guys are so prepared!

Anonymous said...

Nicole, Ian and Peyton,
Ashtyn is gorgeous! Congratulations. I showed Zoey the picture on the monitor and she said "ohhhh!" That means she likes her! Have a great time getting to know your new baby. What a beautiful gift from God! We are so happy for you.
Michelle, Cletus and Zoey

Laura J. said...

Congrats I love the hair! Can't wait to meet her.

Carrie said...

Oh, she is beautiful! I love all that gorgeous hair! You look amazing too! I hope I get to meet her in April!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful little one! Peyton looks all ready to be a sweet big brother! Congrats! And you look great, too!

Thanks for sharing!
Kris

Anonymous said...

Congrats! How incredible! And Peyton looks to be about the same age as Alyssa when baby #2 came, just under 2 years old. Anyway, she had those same looks of apprehention... I know I am supposed to love this thing but... Thanks for sharing with me! Ashtyn is precious! What a blessing!
Beth Matthews

Anonymous said...

She's gorgeous! I love all the curls.

You look great. Im glad everything went smoothly. How much did she weigh?

Michelle M

 

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