our daughter has arrived
Sunday, December 11, 2011 at 10:40AM I have tried to sit down and write this post several times this week but I start boo hooing tears of overwhelming joy. And let's be honest, I would much rather be holding my new baby girl than writing a blog post.
Finally, our daughter Penelope Rose is here! I say finally but really she was right on time just like her big brother. Both of my children were born on their due dates without any kind of induction. Even the nurses that had been in labor and delivery for 13 years had never heard of anyone else doing that. I guess I have a timely cooker. ;)
These are some of my favorite photos from labor and delivery. The amazing Jessie Dewey (Imago Vita photographer as well as the owner and photographer of Jessie Leigh Photographry) is responsible for blessing me with these images. Words will never be able to express how much these photos mean to me. My labor was faster than any of us could have anticipated so she literally bolted into the delivery room seconds before the baby's arrival.
Fresh out of the oven.
I was so happy that they put her right on my chest after she was born. They couldn't do that with my son because they had to suction him right away.
Hello world!
Penelope Rose. 6lbs 5oz. Born on her due date December 4, 2011 8:33pm.
Reader Comments (10)
Oh shann! I'm so happy for you! A wonderful husband and two amazing little kids, you have got it girl! So thankful for you letting me take part in this experience with you, it turned my heart into a gooey substance :) It was all just magical!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! i'm so happy for you! Penelope is precious! :-)
Shannon- stand up job, my friend. She could not be more perfect. Now, Jessie, if there was ever anything that made me want another baby (don't worry, it's NOT going to happen) it is this set of pictures. Great job everyone.. Love you girls.
Congrats to you and your family.
Absolutely beautiful, dear Shannon. Such a gorgeous family. So very, very happy for you. And GREAT photos from Jessie!
XOXO
Love the name, beautiful baby. Wonderful photos. Blessed family of 4!!
My favorite picture has got to be the one with all the cell phones in it. Too funny!!
Love it. All of it. Not sure how you manage to look so peaceful and gorgeous after having a baby, but I love that, too! Yeay!
Thanks everyone!
And Sohailah, It is all thanks to a little friend of mine named Epidural.
So very happy for you and Nathan, Penelope is just a beautiful as her mother congratulations honey, love you
Congratulations! You daughter looks so beautiful. Lots of love and blessings for your beautiful family and its latest addition. What a nice Christmas gift indeed. :)
- Kevin