Cohen Otto

When Deena called me at 7:20 yesterday morning to tell me she was getting ready to go to the hospital, I found myself questioning whether or not she was actually in labor. She was so calm & nonchalant, it didn't seem possible! She got to the hospital around 8:00, was in a room of her own around 8:30 & Cohen Kimmes Otto made his entrance into our lives at 9:03 a.m. He weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces & was 19 inches long. Like most of the babies born in our family, has little to no hair but sure is cute!!!

Jill, a labor & delivery nurse, told a story last night that surprised us all! (even DJ & Deena) Apparently Deena's blood pressure dropped SO low, that Jill thought we were going to lose Deena. At that point, Dr. McKenzie grabbed Jill's hand & said "You know too much." Jill's assisted Dr. McKenzie during many deliveries & knew exactly what was going on. Jill understood that Dr. McKenzie was staying calm for Deena's sake, but she just couldn't do the same. Jill said if it would have been any other mom laying on the bed, she would have been calm too. But when its your sister, its a different story! Jill said she's never been so scared in her entire life!!! But... Deena bounced back & pushed the little guy out with just one push! Way to go Deena! Its been a long road for Deena & we're thankful that both Deena & Cohen are doing well!!! Congrats Deena, DJ, Collin & Cohen!