IT'S A GIRL!!!!!

BABY DANIELS HAS ARRIVED!!!!

We couldn't be more proud or happy to introduce to you our new baby girl:

Mallory Kendall Daniels

Born Saturday, March 22 at 11:48am

6 lbs. 12 oz.

19 1/2 in.

Here is the story:

Unexpectedly, my water broke Friday night at Rio Grande in Buckhead while eating dinner with a bunch of friends. Quite hilarious, actually. I drove myself to Kennestone Hospital just to make sure that it was in fact my water that broke! It was and I wasn't going home without a baby! So, I got checked into my labor and delivery room and Tim was on his way. I had a wonderful labor with just a little bit of help from some Pitocin (to mildly start my contractions). Epidural came at 2:15am and I rested well for about 5 hours. Tim was able to snooze a bit, as well. I was 4cm at 7am and then 8cm at 8am. So, needless to say, the show got on the road very quickly!!! I started pushing at 9:45am and she arrive two hours (two grueling hours might I add) later. She decided to greet us head up (not exactly the "right way") and was a little difficult to push out. But, what got me through it (besides my WONDERFUL support team) was the fact that we were about to meet this precious baby for the first time and learn whether it was a boy or a girl! And, when she came out you could hear us scream down the hall!! With the help of my very good friend and nurse for the day, Danielle McGinn, and my awesome midwife Michele, I couldn't have gotten through such a successful vbac. I did it! It was the most wonderful experience (besides the PAIN!!) and I am so grateful how well it turned out. Here are some pictures of our precious little girl.....She looks just like her big brother!

Proud Mommy

Proud Mommy and Daddy

Michele (my midwife), Danielle (my nurse/great friend) and Blythe

Danielle gives Mallory her first bath.

Proud Big Brother Tyler comes for a visit the next day.

Our perfect little family!

Daddy gets Mallory ready to go home.

Mommy and Mallory ready to go!