The Arrival Of A Rainbow

Jaylee Rose Files
Born: August 28, 2012
At: 1:07pm weighing in at 6 pounds 11 ounces
and 18.5 inches long

We arrived at the hospital about 9:30am got all checked in and settled. By 10:45am they had started the induction with an evil drug called petocin (sp) and broke my water. It didn't take long for things to get rolling as I knew they would. Everything went well and smooth and before we all knew she was here.

Wow!! is all I have to say!! I have never felt such relief with tears of Joy to here her 1st cry!! It was the best sound I had ever herd and to feel her warm little body in my arms. I was in awe and felt like we were dreaming and could all this be real is she really here and really ours. So many thoughts and emotions running through my head and mind that I really did not know where to start. Even John stood there in awe with tears streaming. 

As the day wore on and we got settled into a room where I would spend 48 hours is where the emotions of bitter sweet started to settle in. The pure love and joy of Jaylee filling my aching arms but not the hole where big sister Jocelyn was missing. It amazed how it was no different that any of my children how you love them all and really do have room in your heart for each one you give birth to. And that was when it hit me: We have 5, I mean 5 Children!!! Crazy to think I have given birth 5 times. But all 5 are worth it and I would not change it.

Truly the best sound my ears had ever herd. The sound we have been dreaming of for the past 38+ weeks. 

Just a handful of hours after she was born we started to play dress up. I love this outfit since it was so fitting that she is our Rainbow and will have daddy wrapped around his finger. 

My Grandmother kissing her 9th great grandchild. Love you!!!

All 5 of our children in one photo 

John sharing in a moment with his daughter. So sweet to see and watch him with her. 

A moment with Jaylee and I in the hospital about 24 hours after she was born. 

Getting ready to pack up and head home where it should all become real.

Jaylee all dressed and ready to head on out. The boys were so excited to get her home and they wasted no time on sharing her big sister with her and of course fighting over who gets to hold her next.

Once again John and I have full hearts of deep gratitude for everyone that has prayed and supported us through this journey. There will never be the right way to say Thank You. So Thank you for always being there and may the Lord bless you and your families in return. We feel your love and support in our home and the blessing that come. Rainbows do happen and I pray that we all get a rainbow at the end of what ever storm we or you face in this life.