Monday, May 3, 2010

It’s her turn….

Still a novice blogger, I hardly did justice to Seth’s arrival in 2007.  I didn’t even post his birth news until three days later.  Granted, I was a little caught up in the worst ice storm of the decade, and an emergency colon surgery, but still, in hindsight, I feel that I could have done a little better.

Last spring, I merely copied and pasted the email I’d composed to our family to announce the shocking, sad news of Duncan’s too-soon arrival.  Short, sweet, and oh-so-hard to write.

Therefore, today, it gives me no small amount of joy to introduce to the blog world, with some degree of fanfare, our daughter.

Interpeeps, meet Baby Girl.

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She has already lit up our lives in an indescribable way, and we are so thankful to God for this beautiful gift.

She was born via c-section on Monday, May 3, 2010, at 1:34 pm.

She weighed exactly 6 pounds and was 18”.

Oh.  And her name?

Erin Elizabeth.

Welcome to the world, little one.  We’re so glad you are here.  You certainly took your sweet time, but you were so very worth the wait.

30 comments:

Sara said...

BAWLING! I'm bawling! She is soooo beautiful!!! (p.s. I see similarities between her newborn-ness & Seth's, but she certainly has her own sweet look!). Congratulations!!! I'm so happy for you and Jim. *BIGHUGS* Love you, lady!

Heather said...

CONGRATS! Erin is beautiful!!

Aimee said...

Soooooo Happy for you Monica! Congratulations!!! I'm glad that she arrived safely. Just imagine what you will be able to tell her when you talk about the days surrounding her birth. Be sure to save the paper from today for her to have down the road. Best Wishes!!! (P.S. This is Aimee from the Hip mom's of Sumner County Group..... looking forward to seeing you again soon!)

Trisha Larson said...

Congratulations!!! That is absoultely wonderful news. Enjoy your beautiful blessing from God!

Hugs,
Trisha

Angela said...

LOVE her name. Love her story. Love her face. :)

So, so happy for you.

I know this sounds utterly stupid to anyone but a mother, but my "newborn" is almost six weeks old and I feel like it's going by far too quickly. ENJOY IT!

Kelly said...

Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!
Oh, and love the name!

MaryBeth said...

Aww Mon, she's beautiful. I'm so happy for you. Take care of yourself and enjoy that little girl.

Forever For Evie said...

Congratulations!!! She's so beautiful Monica, just gorgeous! I couldn't be happier for you and your precious family!

Jennifer Wiser said...

I've been waiting all day for this wonderful news :-) She is absolutely beautiful and I know your heart is just full today - for oh so many reasons!! May you just savor and soak in every moment with your precious new daughter - I am so happy for this blessing God has give you!! Can't wait to hear more about the new little one as you begin your lives with this blessed addition to your family!

DesignHer said...

Congrats Mon! We are so happy for you. I kept hoping you and T would have babies on the same day, and I'm glad that you both followed my silent instructions :-)

MommaHarms said...

Congratulations

crystal theresa said...

Congratulations! She is adorable and her name is gorgeous :).

Jennifer said...

Oh my...she is so beautiful...and wow...what a beautiful name...I love it. Congrats!

mandie lane said...

YAY! About time, Missy Erin! She is so lovely, and so very blessed to have YOU for her mommy.

Welcome to the world, sweet girl. xoxo

D. Jean Quarles said...

Congratulations! Such a beauty.

Stacy D said...

She is gorgeous, Mon!!! :)

Jenn said...

She's gorgeous! And her name is adorable. SOOO happy for all of you!

gottaluvboyz said...

Congratulations! She is beautiful and I adore her name:) Best of luck on your recovery!

Charity said...

She is beautiful and I am so happy for you!! <3

Blair@HeirtoBlair said...

Oh, she is PERFECTION. Gorgeous. So worth the wait.

Welcome to the world, sweet Erin!!

(& I love her name. LOVE. The Irish girl in me is swooning & I like to think that the Elizabeth is for me ;) lolz)

Ellie said...

She's breathtaking, and her name is absolutely beautiful! I love it!

Mary @ Giving Up On Perfect said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Yay!!!!

nursegirl said...

Gorgeous name! Adorable baby! Thanks be to God! Happy for you all. :)

Valerie said...

What a beautiful baby to join your beautiful family. Erin is one lucky little girl. Congratulations again, Mon!

Heether said...

Welcome Erin!! You are so loved already little one!

Kelly @ Sufficient Grace Ministries said...

Beautiful name...incredibly beautiful baby girl...


Could not be happier for you!!!! So excited...so blessed, encouraged, filled up and overflowing with joy for you, sweet Monica.

Praising God...and rejoicing with you for the miracle of this precious baby girl.


Love you,
Kelly

Jennifer said...

Congratulations! I am so happy for you. What a blessing to your family!

Melody said...

Congrats!!!! She is beautiful!!!

Holly said...

Many congrats to you all! So happy!

Cindi said...

Oh, she's just beautiful!!!

Congratulations to your entire family!

Wonderful job, Mama!