Monkey's Blog: Morgan Elizabeth Has Arrived!!

Baby #2 made her appearance into this world on May 24, 2011 at 7:51 a.m., weighing in at a whopping 7 lbs, 9 oz. (almost a full lb heavier than her big brother) and 20" long. She has dark-ish hair, and steely grey blue eyes. She is perfect in every way, shape and form. She's not quite a week old yet, and she's been such a great baby. She sleeps pretty good at night, getting up at around 1am and again at 4am for some grub. She is fairly low-maintenance during the day too - hardly cries unless she's hungry. Her one fault, if you can call it that, is that she likes to be held. A lot. But hey, I'll oblige!

Big Brother is AMAZING with her!! He loves his "baby sister." He brings her toys, always asks about her if he can't see her right away "where baby sister at?" is a favorite of his. At bedtime, we all put him to bed: Daddy carries him, and Mommy and baby sister go in to say goodnight. He gives her kisses and tickles her toes. It's adorable. I couldn't be more blessed with such a good son/daughter combo. I hope they stay this way forever :)

Mommy is doing well. I ended up with a repeat c-section, which was what we had planned. Turned out to be an excellent option as I apparently had a "window" in my uterus that could have caused a rupture if I had labored with her at all. So, all in all that was a good call! Recovery this time has gone much easier as well. I was only on very limited pain meds, and didn't really need much stronger stuff. I was walking the floors way quicker than I did after I had Spencer, and I feel pretty good now. I'm off of all pain meds! Woo hoo!! Now, to start thinking about losing this excess baby weight...

Of course, here's what you all are waiting for. Pictures!!!