Happy Birthday, Baby!

On Wednesday, December 3rd, we welcomed a new baby girl into our family. Sophie Mae was born at 4:54 p.m. with a healthy delivery. She weighed 7 lbs 10 oz and was 20 1/2 inches long. Her head was an inch smaller than her brother and sister's at birth. Ahhh! Sophie was named after both of her great-grandmas on Molly's side, Charlotte Sophie and Nila Mae.



We got to the hospital at 7:00 that morning, and they began the pitocin at 8:00. I was dilated to 2 cm and effacement was non-existent, which caused it to take longer than anticipated. When I finally reached 10 cm, the doctor was called in and Sophie was pushed out in 3-4 contractions. Hut-hut hike! We were so fortunate to have a GREAT nurse and doctor to take care of us. Our doctor let me deliver Sophie (as well as our other two) when she was half way out, so I was the first one to announce the sex. IT'S A GIRL!!







Loves those fingers just like Ella.










We came home on Friday, and everyone got settled in. Brock and Ella love holding and feeding Sophie. They are very excited to have a new sister. Chad has been so wonderful taking care of me and the kids. I will be so sad when he goes back to work on Monday. Both mine and Chad's family have been SO helpful with preparing meals and helping with the kids. We appreciate it so much and are very thankful!