The baby is here - finally! She ended up being a week late and was born a day before mom was supposed to be induced. After an extremely short labor and two pushes, Willow was born at 12:23 am on August 12. Meconium from baby and heavy maternal bleeding issues added a bit of anxiety to the event. She weighed 6 pounds 8 ounces and was 19 inches long. Mom and baby are both fit as a fiddle at this point. Dad and big brother are just smitten with her. So far, she is a very mellow baby. Today I had to go shopping for newborn clothes since everything we bought before hand was 0 to 3 months and was far too big. She really needs newborn sizes for a while.
It has sure been a fast and furious couple of weeks. We now have one more August birthday to celebrate. My son and his family from Florida (my first grand daughter included) are visiting both families this week which will encompass both weekends. If the planets align appropriately, I may get a few pictures of all three of my grandchildren at once! My son moved to Florida 13 years ago and hasn't been back since. We generally go there since we have more family there. He is spending the weekend with us while his wife and daughter are in the Poconos with her family. He will join them there on Monday. It is so nice to have him here. It sure has been busy with the baby only being a few days old and trying to help my daughter while trying to spend as much time with my son as I can. I guess it keeps you young!
I have quilts all planned for the new baby and hope to start on them right after Labor day since I am committed every day until then. I have all the fabrics which are already washed so I am ready to go. I have a web page almost done for the new baby and will make sure to post pictures of her quilts and crocheted blankies.
I hope everyone has been well - you are always in my prayers and good thoughts. I hope to get caught up on the postings in the next few days.