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Monday, April 18

Announcing: Miss Lucy Charlotte, My Sweet Baby Girl

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Announcing the arrival of Miss Lucy Charlotte:
Born Tuesday, April 12
6:44 pm
7 lbs. 2 oz.
18 3/4 inches

Surprising head of blonde hair, and a successful VBAC! An AWESOME day.

We are in "hibernation mode", learning our new way of life together.... So for now, not many words... But a few more photos:

While still in the hospital, day 2:
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I promise, more to come... For now, though, I need to honor my new bedtime of 10:30 or so and GET TO SLEEP! There's a long night ahead...

20 comments:

Alice said...

Love the photo with Daddy. Love the feet sticking out. That's awesome. You're giving me baby ganas. I better stay away from your blog :)
Great work Mama!! You and your sweet family are in our prayers.

Beth said...

Perfection!! The blond wispies - so angelic, the furrowed brow is oh so Lilahesque, the wrinkly hands are so fresh from heaven...it's just so much goodness! You were due, my friend! Enjoy it!

Mrs. C said...

Beautiful bundle! Congratulations!

Bobbi Jo said...

Positively perfect!! So glad you posted some pics. Enjoy!!

Linda said...

She is darling! So happy for you, Emily!

maddie365 said...

Congratulations, she is beautiful!

Ojibirish10 said...

Awwwwwwwwww!!!!!! Congratulations, she is just beautiful! Enjoy.Enjoy.Enjoy (and yes, honor that strict bedtime b/c the nights are long).

Kara Layfield said...

Congratulations Emily & Family!! She's beautiful!! Can't wait to see more! Enjoy your time together!

Stefanie said...

Congrats, Em! She is PERFECT. I want her :)

Molly said...

What a beautiful baby!!! Welcome, little Lucy. Enjoy your lovely babymoon. <3 Molly from 2Ps. =)

Anna said...

Look at that tiny wee headband on her tiny wee head.
Love the light and bright feel of these photos. Great job!

tarynn said...

Way to go, Em! She is lovely!

Stacie said...

I love her. And I am so delighted at the news of your VBAC. Hard, hard work, mama, good job!

I also love seeing Joe as a dad. You really bring out the best in him.

erin said...

Congratulations! Love these shots. She is so adorable!

Elizabeth said...

hadn't seen those first two pics... perfection!! congrats again. take all the time in hybernation that you need.. she will be changing so much every day- can't wait to see your 30days!

Becky said...

she is absolutely PRECIOUS! And those hair bows... swoon!

I hope you are well... taking care of yourself too. And how is big brother?

--faithful reader from Columbus, Ohio

Sarah R. said...

LOVE the little baby feet above daddy's hands!!! She is TOO perfect!!! Looking forward to many Noah/Lucy photos in the future.

lisa said...

SOOO Happy for you all she is just adorable!! Congratulations and I'm really happy you had a successful VBAC that is so awesome so awesome.
Can't wait to see big brother with Lucy too!

Marie said...

congrats on the vbac--you did it! she's a cutie.

Alicia said...

Congratulations my friend! She is so beautiful! I am so happy that the VBAC worked out. We'll have to share stories at some point. We'll also have to get our new little girls in the same room one of these days. Sending much love!