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it’s a girl!

These three words changed my life.

Emma Josephine Robbins was born on March 18 at 3:07pm, weighing 7lbs 5oz and measuring 20.5in long. She is the most beautiful baby girl I have ever seen, with a full head of thick, black hair and gorgeous olive skin (I don’t know how she’s my baby – she must have been replaced in the hospital) 🙂 The delivery was much better than my first – only 15 hrs as opposed to 24 hrs, and only 5 min of pushing as opposed to 1.5 hrs – a MUCH better experience! And not knowing what we were having made the experience that much more fun and surreal! I couldn’t believe it when the doctor said “It’s a girl!” – I thought it was too good to be true. Of course we would be thrilled with either a boy or girl, but deep down, I wanted my little girl.

To answer some of the questions I’ve been receiving in reference to Emma:
-We plan on calling her Emma, Emma Jo, or Jo – however the mood strikes us! We love all three names, and are honored to use her nana’s name (my mom – Mary Jo). I’m sure she will carry the name proudly!
-I was induced and did not go into labor naturally. A couple different factors (like high blood pressure and the doctor’s vacation) made that an easy decision. Because of that, the labor started off a little rough, but once we got going, it was a smooth delivery.
-Initially, she looked exactly like Seth. Some of my first words after seeing her (and overcoming the shock that I just had a little girl) were, “You look just like your brother!”. Well, within hours she changed, and now she doesn’t really look like him. In fact, they are complete opposites – her dark hair and dark skin against his fair skin and light hair. Genetics are an interesting thing! I can’t wait to see how she is going to grow and change.

We’re home now, and adjusting to life as a family of four. Seth loves his new baby sister, which is such a relief to me! I didn’t know how he’d handle this new member of the family, but so far, he seems to love her. I cannot wait to see them grow up together and be best of buds. I cannot wait to see him protect her and care for her as a big brother.

I will be posting more pictures soon, but these are just a few I snapped in the hospital. I’m still recovering and getting acquainted with my little girl, so I hope to do her first little photo shoot soon 🙂 So in the meantime, I hope this can hold you over!

Needless to say, Matthew was thrilled with the timing of this birth.  Notice the March Madness happening on the T.V….

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  • Linda WeaverMarch 22, 2010 - 5:50 pm

    The pictures are awesome! She is gorgeous and love all that hair!!
    The picture with Matt cradling her in his hands while he kissed her has touched my heart to tears! You guys are such an awesome couple and have so many gifts and talents, and such goodness in you. Your children are blessed have you for parents to teach them and love them and be part of such an awesome family….
    Lots of love and best wishes to all of you.

    Linda

  • CaitlinMarch 23, 2010 - 2:22 pm

    absolutely beautiful!

  • Judy GouldApril 8, 2010 - 4:11 pm

    What an awesome blessing you were given with Emma Jo’s arrival Leah – simply amazing photos of her and her new family here!

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