Lucy's Birth

On Wednesday June 23, 2010 we welcomed Lucy Lorraine in to our lives. It was a very long (34+ hours) and difficult labor, made easier by a great doula, Sherry Asp, a wonderful midwife, Lynn Anderson, good prenatal yoga and hypnobirthing training (thanks Mandy and Kim!) and of course by David's tireless support. Lucy was worth every epidural-free moment of it! She was 6 lbs, 14.5 ounces and 18.5 inches long and born at 8:49 pm.


Lucy, shortly after her birth, pictured here with the T-rex David bought in the hospital gift shop and used to "motivate and encourage" Courtney during her labor (the toy made a sound meant to be a dinosaur roar but which sounded eerily like a baby's cry)


Our little family!


Lucy and Courtney just after Lucy's Birth.


Lucy and her Daddy

Lucy had many visitors in the hospital. Here are just some of her first introductions to her extended family.


Lucy with Mimi and Pappy on 6/23/10.


Lucy with Grandma and Grandpa on 6/23/10.


Lucy with Uncle Kyle and Alyson


Lucy with Uncle Patrick and Cousin Abby


Lucy meets Cousin Eve (held by Uncle Tim)