She’s here!!!
Everything went so smoothly…an easy delivery. We’re so happy she’s here and healthy! We decided to schedule an induction this time so we could be sure to have coverage for the boys and ensure that Dr. Sibul could be there for delivery (he didn’t deliver either of the boys).
We got to the hospital at 4:30AM and I was hooked up to pitocin to get contractions moving by 5:30AM (after a few failed attempts to get an IV in). I got an epidural and they broke my water bag around 9:30AM.
The Silverman sisters arrived and we got our obligatory photo in (with Dr. Sibul)!
Greg taking a donut break….
By 1:30PM, after just a push or two, Goldie Leigh arrived! She took a little longer than Dr. Sibul anticipated but she arrived happy and didn’t even shed a tear until the nurses made her cry! I was so happy to hear her apgar score of 9 (a first for a Goodman baby).
Greg cutting the cord
Getting foot printed and weighed
7lbs 13oz; 21 inches
Aunt Lori made her the hat using 2 hospital hats
The troops arrived to greet her!
Ricky’s getting much more comfortable with newborns!
Aunt Michy promising to take her shopping whenever she wants!
Aunt Lori so happy Sophie finally has a girl cousin!
Grandma and Grandpa landed in Chicago that afternoon and headed straight to the hospital. They waited to find out her name and see her until they arrived.
Cousin Danielle coming for a visit!
Reunited (4 hours after delivery) and it feels so good!
Butterfly kisses
After her first bath
Greg headed home to take care of the boys and I enjoyed some alone time with Goldie before a few more visitors stopped by!
I sent Goldie to the nursery for the night around midnight but changed my mind and asked the nurses to bring her back around 3AM – I missed her!
Her first full day!
Pretty in pink!
Great Grandma Pearl meeting Goldie
Zeyde holding Goldie for the first time
Great Grandpa Morrie meeting Goldie
“Aunt Stacy” meeting Goldie
First blow-dry in preparation for her photo shoot!