sweet p

it is hard to believe that just two short days ago, little miss p (penelope pamela buser) was still not on the scene. she is one sweet addition to our family. coming in at 9lbs. 3oz. she is the biggest of our babies. she also takes the title of "baby that cooked the longest". can you believe she stayed in there 11 days past her due date?

labor began on the 27th at 8ish and we headed to the hospital at 11pm. we were met at the hospital by my friends kristie and jen, who were there to support scott and i through this birth. at around 1ish, it looked like we might be hanging out for a while waiting for things to really kick into gear, but just as soon as we started to think about resting, things began to get going. poppy (as she will be called) emerged at 4:50 in the morning on the 28th, to a very excited momma and daddy.

scott and my friends were so amazing as a support team. at every turn of the labor process they were right there with the words i needed, the cold wash clothes, the hand to clench onto, the prayers and the love that kept me going. i feel blessed beyond measure to have such wonderful friends. i feel even more blessed to have such a wonderful husband.

poppy was introduced to her sisters later in the afternoon. they were so happy to finally meet her and gave her lots of hugs and kisses. sweet p and i left the hospital early and returned home on the 29th. we are all doing great, hanging out and adjusting to our new normal.