Chloe Suzanne

So at about 12 o'clock on Sunday the 13th, after spending the night with a low dose of pitocin running on the IV, the contractions started to become not so funny anymore. The nurse anesthesist was called and the most perfect epidural was placed. Things after that were smooth sailing. I was dialated to 6, then 8, then ready to go by about 3:15pm. The nurse got everything ready, our doctor put scrubs on and we were ready for go time. At about 3:25 I was ready to push and after about 5 pushes at 3:39pm Chloe quietly made her appearance. She looked great right away and started crying shortly after being born. Kev cut the cord and we were all doing well. At 7 lbs and 10 oz and 21 1/2 inches she looked a lot like her brother (although head size much less bowling-ball like). Visitors including Petie came in to see her right away. Petie held her once, then focused his attention on a new toy from Aunt Jody and Uncle Jeff. He is proud to tell you he is the BIG brother.

We stayed 2 nights in the hospital, and now are home and doing very well. She is precious in every way. Her hair is brown in my opinion, with a little red coming through in the light. Kev claims to have seen a dimple in her left cheek, I haven't seen it yet. He's hoping one of the two might actually look like his kid. I think he may have a chance with this one, we'll see. She has been an eating and sleeping fool for now, not trying to jinx our luck with mellow babies by making any sort of prediction about her temprement.

We are truly in love. She is amazing and beautiful and perfect and I can't get enough of her.

Okay, so this is what Petie would rather be doing - puddle stomping with Dad while taking out the garbage!