We've been married almost 6 years and have 3 kids. We live in Memphis for Erick's schooling and we are seriously loving life!

Monday, January 10, 2011

Let the Surprise be KNOWN!

38 weeks. A couple days before delivery.
In the 'prep' room. I don't know what it's actually called, but just waiting to be rolled into the O.R.


We rolled into the O.R. at 7:38 (I heard the doc repeat that time probably 15 times, that's how I know) and at 8:04 our baby was born. Aren't you just dying to know if we had a boy or a girl? ...................Well..................
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GIRL!
I was so surprised, and to be honest I'm still not used to the fact that we have a girl!
She weighed 7lbs 12 oz and is 21 3/4" long.
Since I had a c-section, her head is perfectly round and she has no bruises or bumps or anything. she is completely perfect and beautiful!!
We named her Emma Louise.

Our first family photo.

being weighed.


I think this was during her first bath...which she didn't really like.

The boys came to the hospital to visit and were SO excited to hold the baby and see their new baby sister--Everett especially.

Erick with Dr. Byrd and Emma

Just waiting to be discharged. I love how curled up new borns are. Do you ever really remember how small they are??

Getting ready to go home.

The boys are super excited. Erick and I are really happy and feel so blessed too!

22 comments:

We Are Family! said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!! How fun to add a sweet little girl into your family and home. I am so glad everything went well. Take good care of yourself! :)

Brad and Tiffany said...

Congratulations! How exciting to have a little girl! She is beautiful. And you look great!

Sew Much Ado said...

Yay! I'm SO excited! And also jealous that you have a girl :). You look fabulous too. We'll have to chat sometime when you're feeling up to it.

Olsen Family said...

She is so beautiful!!!! Congratulations!!! Little girls are too much fun!

faith said...

How wonderful! You look great - in all the pictures. I'm curious about the c-section. Have you had a previous one (or two)? I love how tiny baby girl looks! She sure is beautiful. Excited to hear what name you pick!

mamasteph said...

Congrats you guys! What a cutie! How fun for you to get to add a little pink into the mix! :)

Megan and Jonny said...

Congratulations!!! Makes me so excited to meet our little girl in a month or so!!

sara, ryan, and lucy said...

How exciting! You will love having a little girl. Congratulations! Wish I could see her in person.

Henderson said...

Hooray and congratulations! What a beautiful baby girl (and how fun to be surprised!) Hope you are feeling well. Good luck with 3! :)

melbel said...

Yay Jenn! That is so wonderful! Girls are fun and I'm so happy for yoU! Emma Louise is so pretty. I hope your healing goes well. (Now that I'm on my 3rd c-section, I'm so nervous! 6 weeks for me!)

Dan n Ash said...

Congrats! I'm so glad you got a girl, and so glad she's healthy! Good job mamma!

Double Gusto Ayres said...

Congrats Jen and family!! Girls are so much fun. She is beautiful!

Brandon and Natalie said...

Congratulations!! She is adorable!!! Love her name!!

Laura Cates said...

Congrats Erick and Jenn!

Brian and Melissa Finley said...

Oh I am sooo excited for you guys! I'm so glad that everything went so well. And by the way, you totally look like a model right after you had that baby...amazing! Welcome to the world of girls, they are fun (and a bit dramatic :) ). Wish we were there so I could meet her in person. I hope everything is going well.

Luvs,
Melissa

Megan and Jeff said...

Congratulations!! We are so excited for you, and glad everything went well. She's beautiful!

Alyssa said...

So so so excited for yall! Congratulations!! She looks adorable :)

Trisa said...

I'm so excited for you!! Congrats! I'm glad everything went well! I can't wait to see Emma. Let me know if you need anything!

Megan said...

Congratulations!!! That is so exciting that you guys now have a little girl in the family. Maybe her and our little one can hook up one day. She will only be about one month older than him! What do you think?

Dave & Lavenia Gillespie said...

CONGRATULATIONS JENN! THAT IS GREAT! She is just a little bigger than our baby was!
I thought waiting was so much fun. I hope recovery goes well. Love you and your beautiful growing family :)

Myrna said...

Jen;
Congratulations! What a beautiful new addition to your already adorable family. I mean really, WOW, how lucky are you, I had to wait until Grandchildren to get a little girl! You are a fantastic Mom. Enjoy it, time goes so much faster than you realize. We are so excited for you and wish you the very best!
Love you!

Melanie said...

Congratulations, Jen! She is absolutely adorable! And she has a beautiful name too. :) You look great. I hope your recovery has been going well!

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