Proudly Introducing Cal Douglas Hauan!!!

We are now a family of four!  We're so happy to announce that Cal Douglas Hauan made it safely into the world on November 12th, 2011.  He weighed 7 lbs. 6 oz. and measured 20 inches.  Overall, labor and delivery went fairly smoothly.  Here's a brief summary:  I walked four miles on Friday afternoon in an attempt to have a baby on 11/11/11... I labored at home until about 7:00 and after we put Julia to bed, my friend Cindy came over to babysit as my parents were en route to Rochester to be with Julia... We traveled to the hospital and continued to labor for a bit in the room and walked in the hallways... Again, in an attempt to have a baby on 11/11/11, they broke my water at 8:20...  I received an epidural around 9:30 which turned out to be a bit patchy (I realize it could have been much worse)...  Cal needed to be closely monitored as he seemed to be a bit stressed during my contractions...  He decided he was ready to be born at 1:40 a.m....  His umbilical cord wrapped around his neck and needed a bit of suctioning right away, other than that he was doing just great.  We had a wonderful hospital stay and are loving our little guy oh so much.  Julia has been nothing but super sweet to him--we are so very proud of her and are hoping she continues to do so well with this big transition.  Thank you all for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers.  We are feeling your love and sending it right back!

All ready to have this baby!

Minutes old

11/12/11, 7lb 6 oz, 20 inches long

Cal's first bath

Gifts for big sister Julia

Meeting Grandpa Gene, Grandma Sue, and Julia for the very first time

Reading books in the hospital with Daddy

She gave him lots of kisses, gentle pats, and little waves

Thanks for watching Julia and for visiting us, Cindy!

Our Mommy/Daddy "Special Supper" compliments of Olmsted Medical Center.  Ambiance included a linen table cloths, napkins, glass goblets, and nurses watching over Cal.  It's such a special little touch for our final night in the hospital!

Our baby boy

A personal favorite picture

We're going home!  (This is the same outfit Julia wore home as well--A UNI onsie from our
alma matter... a gift from our friends Ben and Emily Peterson.  It's where Mommy and Daddy met!

She was SO VERY EXCITED to have Cal home!  She gave his car seat so many kisses and kept saying, "Baby Cal!"

Video taken November 14, 2011

"UNI FIGHT!  UNI FIGHT!"

At home with Grandpa Gene

At home with Grandma Sue

This video is a bit out order... it's from when Julia first met Cal in the hospital.

Video taken November 12, 2011