Mavyn Olivia

Yay! She has finally arrived!


Mavyn Olivia was born August 10, 2009 at 10:10 am. She weighed 8 pounds 11 ounces (6 ounces bigger than her big sister was!). She is healthy and beautiful!

I had to be induced, but like with Ella, they only had to use the hormone stuff on my cervix. No other drugs or anything and once things got going it went really fast. After my epidural was in place I was very relaxed and had a great birthing experience!

Ella loves her little sister and wants to hold her all the time. She has had some indications of jealousy, but is adjusting well to the fact that mom can't do everything now. Daddy has stepped up in my place and I think Ella will soon be a daddy's girl!

Jake took Ella to the zoo last Friday to get Ella out of the house and give me more nap time. Ella had a blast seeing the animals and riding the rides. She even got her face all painted up and her hair done crazy! I did not recognize her when they got home!

Thanks to everyone for your wonderful wishes and thoughtful gifts. And thanks also for those who took time to come out to see us so far!!

A special thanks to the grandmas for helping take care of the house and Ella while we were in the hospital.

Thanks to those who took some time to cook for us. Although we enjoyed to food, we loved the company as well! Jessica made us anniversary chicken; Meenu and Jim made chicken cordon bleu; Becky and Neil made us a waffle brunch; and Rachel and the girls brought us Famous Daves. Everything was wonderful and we have left overs galore!!

We feel so lucky to be surrounded by great family and friends!!
Thank you, thank you!!

Love,

The Allens