Party of Five

Well, she's here! Our newest addition, London Avery, was born on Friday morning (coincidentally during Wimbledon -"London" was destined to be, I guess) at 11:12 AM weighing in at a hefty 8 lbs. 12 oz. and measuring 21 inches long, surprising both the doctor and the nurses. She has a smidgeon of dark hair (though nothin' to brag about), and her mommies long fingers and toes. Apparently our girls like dimples because she also has a slight one in her chin. We just think she is the sweetest little thing and have had so much fun loving her and smothering her with kisses.


The delivery went really well. I won't bore you all with the details but here's a quick recap:
5:30 am -check in and wait around nervously for 2 hours while the nurses deliver 2 sets of twins
7:30 am -get settled in labor room and ask for epideral ASAP
8:00 am -start pitocin, break water, and wonder when I'll get that epideral
8:00-9:00 am -grit my teeth and breath through painful contractions while asking repeatedly for that darn epideral
9:00 -Hallelujah!! The epideral!!
9:10-11:00 -ahhh...sleep, visit and hang out with Andy, sleep
11:00 -half a push to see if baby is ready. Doctor yells "Stop!"
11:00-11:10 -Doctor puts on gloves, surgical cover, etc.
11:12 -one push and heeeere's baby!




Apparently the umbilical cord was exceptionally long and was wrapped around London's neck twice. I didn't really care to see the cord but the nurse was so amazed by it, she grabbed it by the clamp and was whipping it around showing everybody.




Her face was pretty swollen and bruised which the doctor said was because she was born so quickly. Seems kind of backwards to me but what do I know. She looks much less squishy today.











First family photo



My mom flew in Friday afternoon which was perfect timing. Andy had plenty of time to spend with London and make sure we were all settled in the recovery room before going to pick up my mom at the airport and Kenzie and the kids from home to come visit us.



Isaac and Lexi adore their new little sister. They giggle and laugh at her every hiccup, sneeze or other bodily functions. :) London was very thoughtful and requested we get a bottle shaped treat for them from her.



Smooches and more smooches



Thanks to my mom, Andy was able to spend the second night in the hospital with us. I loved having him there and he got some great snuggling in with the babe.



"Get this darn thing off of me!"



We got home yesterday afternoon and are happy as can be. Life is good!