Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Introducing Our Newest Arrival . . .

Emma Noelle
born December 20th
7 lbs, 11 oz & 20"

Our little Emma made her grand debut on December 20th at 12:21 am. The delivery was a BREEZE. I was admitted to the hospital to be induced, already dialated to a 4. I got my epidural good and early, and didn't feel a thing. I went from a five to a seven to a ten in under an hour, and then was told "don't cough, don't sneeze, don't laugh, or the doctor won't make it!" My OB walked in, I pushed twice, and little Emma made her entrance. Seriously, not to brag, but I wish I could relive labor over and over. It's such a beautiful experience...especially when you can't feel anything!




Aiva's first meeting with her sister. She was so excited to see her. She ran in and jumped in the bed with me and kept saying, "Hi Emma!" and showered her with hugs and kisses.

The girls



Daddy and his girls. He's completely outnumbered, and doesn't care.



Mommy and Emma the next day

Aiva and Emma at home. Happy to report there haven't been many issues with jealousy here. Aiva is just so, so in love with her baby sister, and can't get enough of her. Neither can the rest of us. We are all just so excited to have her finally here with us!

14 comments:

Jill said...

She's beautiful! Congratulations!

Stacy said...

Congrats again!! Let me know when you are ready to get out of the house and we will get started on the blessing dress!

Holly said...

What adorable pictures with you and your girls! I love it. Congrats!

Lindsey Rose said...

Congratulations! That is so exciting! I love the picture ith MIke and his girls, so precious! yoU look great too! Congrats!

Bethany said...

She is gorgeous. Congratulations again! I am SO glad to here that everything went so smoothly. We can't wait to meet her in person.

Sarah said...

She is beautiful. Courtney is still walking around the house saying over and over "baby Emma, baby Emma, baby Emma". We definitely have a huge fan in our house.

aLeXis said...

She is absolutely GORGEOUS! So glad that she is here and that everything went so smoothly. Congrats!!! You have such a beautiful family. Good job!! :)

Megan said...

OH Elise! She is just beautiful!! You all look so happy!!! Can't wait to come visit :)

just dandee said...

She is absolutely perfect. What a little beauty! I am so glad all went so well.

Rider Girl said...

Sheis so cute! :) Congratulations! :)

Kim said...

You have such a beautiful family! So glad to hear that Aiva is still in love with Emma. Congratulations!

tHe HiLL FaMiLy fiVe said...

Congrats guys!! She is GoRgeOus...but like that's a shock :) Such a cute family.

Mitch and Holly said...

She's gorgeous. Congratulations!!!

Natasha said...

She is beautiful. Congratulations! I love the pictures with Aiva (right?) in them. She looks like a great big sister.