Layla Georgia Heaps was born in the very early hours of Saturday morning, 2:07am January 22, 2011, weighing in at 6lbs 1oz, 20 inches long. She is the most adorable thing I have ever seen. I may be just a little biased though. Just sayin. :)
Rachel's doctor was a little concerned on her last visit that the baby was measuring pretty small for 38 weeks, so she scheduled another ultrasound for Friday afternoon. I asked if I could tag along. We weren't prepared to be told she needed to be born, asap. It was not an emergency or anything, the doctors were just a little concerned about the possibility the placenta was not functioning 100% (thus the small size) and didn't want to risk it failing all together. So they sent her downstairs to labor and delivery and wouldn't even let her go home to pack a bag. A little shocking, but exciting too. It was time.
Her ultrasound was at 2:30pm, and by 5pm they had her all hooked up and started inducing. We figured we were in for a long night...maybe even a long day the next day, but she progressed right a long and Layla was here by just after 2am. It really went quite smoothly. I was so happy and relieved for her!
Rachel's cousin Marcie was on shift when we walked in to labor and delivery. Cute coincidence!
This was her first picture. She was about an hour old. So tiny, her little face is not even as big as my fist.
I just can't get enough of her. Seriously. She is just so stinkin cute!
Aunt Lindsey. Has a nice ring to it. I have to fight her for holding privileges. She kinda likes her.
Puts her tiny-ness in to perspective. That binky is bigger than her face!
I can't tell you how many people have told me being a grandma is the best thing in the world. They weren't lying. I just feel so incredibly happy and blessed! My mom was there the day after and it was so cool to have four generations in the room. It must be awe inspiring to her as well. This is her first great grand child.Rachel is going to be a great mommy. And, I feel privileged to be her mother. Way to go Rach!
