Big News For A Big Sister

Carrie was about 2 weeks over due this morning when we went for one final checkup. They declared much the same that we already knew, nothin' doin'. Induction was the order of the day and off we went to the hospital. Carrie's parents and Grandmother are in town for a week and were able to watch Genevieve while we went to the hospital.

Carrie called G from the car and told her that we were headed to the hospital to have the baby. "Do you have the baby now?" was the instant response. Today is my birthday and we hadn't yet had cake but we told G that she could blow out the candles for me and sing happy birthday. I'm told that she did both. During the labor I periodically gave Carrie a count down to reminder that she had to have the baby within the next X hours if she wanted to give me a great birthday present.

Sophie Ada was born Tuesday 8/21/2007 at 8:29 PM, weighing 8 pounds 12 ounces and measuring 20 1/4 inches long. Carrie delivered past visiting hours and, more importantly, bed time so G will have to wait until the morning to hear the details. A great birthday present indeed. The delivery went much smoother than last time both the Carrie and Sophie are well.

Tomorrow the sisters will get to meet. I'm not so sure how well Genevieve will take to her as little Sophie can scream very well and for prolonged periods of time.