She's here!

Stella Joie joined us on Friday, January 28, 2011, weighing in at 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and 20 inches long.  Once we got to the hospital and checked in, she got here pretty quickly.  Actually in record-breaking time compared to Caroline.  The time the pitocin was started until she made her appearance was less than 9 hours.  This made for a very happy mommy and a much easier recovery.  She is very healthy and her big sister has already shown so much love and caring for her.  It makes my heart just melt.  Caroline loves to give her nose kisses, tickle her toes, and share her toys and books with her.  She even tried to share her banana with her the other night.  We are all doing well.

These pictures are all taken less than an hour after her birth. 

First picture!