We are most Thankful for Our NEW Family of 4!

Introducing...Emerson Marie~

November 22, 2010

10:11 AM

7 lbs. 19.5 inches

Proud Big Brother~ Jacob

Proud Parents~ Rocky and Jill

She is here!! We are just all so in love...

We checked into the hospital on Monday morning at 7:30- after only 2 hours of sleep from the night before (I could NOT sleep Sunday night- all I could think about was my C-Section first thing the next morning) and my C was scheduled for 9:30- once 9:30 rolled around, we literally walked into the OR, sat down on the table, and got ready for it all to begin. Once the spinal was in, the surgery began, and within 30-minutes, at exactly 10:11 AM, the moment we all had been waiting for finally arrived- Emerson Marie made her entrance into this world, and it was the best "cry" I had ever heard! She was here! After a quick peak at her as they brought her over to me, they continued with the rest of the surgery, and then brought me to recovery . I was in recovery for a long time because I had some extra bleeding, but I had requested they bring my daughter over so that I could atleast attempt to breastfeed...and guess what?! It was like she took some breastfeeding classes in the womb, she latched on like a pro- and has been doing great since!

Emerson was able to meet her big brother, Jacob who has been waiting to meet her. I believe it is the beginning of a beautiful friendship! Jake was a bit nervous for mommy when he saw me in bed, but after some time hanging out, he was able to get more comfortable with everything, and has looked forward to visiting us each day. My recovery is coming along, and Emerson is a dream come true. We have spent some very sweet Mother/Daughter moments together these past 36 hours, and I just feel so complete as I sit and cuddle with her...I don't want to be anywhere else right now, these first days are very precious to me, and I am not taking one second for granted. Here are some pictures of Emme's first days...