Friday, June 13, 2008

She's Here!!!


She's here! Whoever she is. Yes, it's true, Melissa still has not come to her senses and chosen one of my super terrific names such as Matea ( my favorite), Isabella, Ciel, Sophia, or Audrey (another favorite). The nurses are all calling her Miss Perkins, (wierd!). So for all of the women reading I'll give the details (the ones men only pretend to be interested in).
Melissa's water broke at 5:30 am. Only an hour and a half before we were scheduled to go in. Melissa said she wished she had filmed my reaction. I've never woken up so quickly. We were at the hospital minutes later. A few contractions, a few pushes - literally and the baby was born at 8:12 am weighing 6 lbs. 15 oz. and 19.5 in. long. She cried right away and both Melissa and baby are doing well. (I'm fine too, just incase you wanted to know :) More to come. . .

11 comments:

Bryner Family said...

Hooray! Congratulations and welcome to the world Miss Perkins! :) Maybe let the girls decide? It might end up Dora, Hannah, or Carly though. :) Then again those are nice names!

Anonymous said...

Yea!!!!Congratulations to you all. She looks like Caroline alot! Keep us posted on the name. I am sure the girls are so excited. Tell M hi for us!

Heidi said...

Congratulations!!! Thanks for posting Dan so we could all hear the good news! Sounds like Friday the 13th was good luck for you guys! I hope you have better luck coming up with a name - just stare at her for awhile and see if any names come to mind! Naming our fourth child was rough too!

Gary and Michelle said...

We are so happy for you. You deserved a great delivery. And she is beautiful. Tell Melissa to take advantage of the hospital time and get all the rest she can. Can't wait to hear what you'll name her.

Heather Ales said...

Oh my stars! How fantastic! YAY! Congratulations to everyone! What a delight! Good luck on finding a name. Fortunately we have lots of time to find one, but I think we'll be down to the very last moment when it comes time to making the final selection!

Amy Pennington said...

congrats and can I just say that Dan should have his own blog....he is a pretty hilarious writer.

I am so excited for the 6 of ya. Miss Perkins is a precious name for the time being. Good luck figuring it all out. And I like Carly was that an option:)

wishing you a quick recovery melissa cause I have a party coming up you need your strength for.

Liz said...

YAY!!! Congratulations guys! I do hope you come up with a name soon- Miss Perkins is cute, but she might not like that when she gets to school! ;) Here's for a recovery just as fast as labor and delivery was!

Belinda said...

CONGRATS!!! So excited for you. Hope all is well and that you are getting some rest. Do we have a name yet? Just let Dan pick one when he gives her a name and blessing at church and it will be a surprise for all!

Brad and Leslie said...

Congrats you guys! Just to put my two cents in - I LOVE Sophia. And Belinda - the name thing in church is no joke...my sisters father in law changed his sons name in a church blessing to what he wanted it to be...crazy!!!

Jessa said...

Dear Perkins Family,

Congratulations! Miss Perkins is beautiful! Though we think she might need a name. Here is a list of names we have compiled for you. Enjoy the list and enjoy the new addition to your family!

Love,
The Kane Family

Addison (cousin Rebecca's favorite)
Ainsley
Amaya
Bailey
Belle
Cecilia
Clara
Collyn
Dakota
Delaney
Elia
Felicity (it's French!)
Fiona
Ila (also French!)
Isabella
Kristin (one of Grampy's picks)
Julia
Kaden
Keagan
Lily (Cousin Jess' pick)
Lucy
Macy
Madeline (totally French)
Madison
Maggie (Aunt Maryann's pick)
Mia (Grampy's other favorite)
Nadia
Neely
Nina (Uncle Brian's favorite)
Olivia
Reagan
Rosalie
Scarlett
Selah
Tessa
Violet

Suzie said...

Congrats!! I'm so excited for you guys! You guys sure make some cute little girls!