After 30 hours in the hospital (I was only there 18) that sweet baby Tessa was born. It was a long day, but longer for Dad and Mom. When I left the hospital around 2:00 am, Dad was gazing at his beautiful girl with adoration and Mom was resting in recovery. The best I’d seen her look all day.

We all agreed that while a c-section wasn’t the preferred method of delivery, the plan was always to have a safe delivery with mom and baby doing well. So, really, the birth plan was met with the gusto of hard pushing and breathing and focal points…it just turned out differently.

Tessa joined us at 9 lbs 1 oz. (now you have a clue why it was a c-section) and cute as can be. I’m going to delete this post soon (it’s not my baby to show off!), but someone emailed me saying the suspense was eating them up! Sorry Nancy! You were right to demand a recap!

Can’t wait to go see that baby again tomorrow. After a nap. Been running all day and Quinn’s 6th birthday party starts at 8:30am. Don’t ask.