It's a girl

Hello everyone! As most of you should know the big day did arrive, which is why there hasn't been an update on this blog for a little while.

On Monday, May 29th early in the morning (12:37am) Ainsley Lee Meck was born. If you have specific questions about the actual birth, coping with labor or Karl's unsuccessful attempts to get an epidural, let either of us know and we can tell you on an individual basis (Melissa's epidural was put in at 8 centimeters and worked great!).

Before we dive right into the pictures of our beautiful daughter I wanted to announce the winner of the pool. As I said before the date of birth was May 29th and the official weight was 8 pounds and 5 ounces. Melissa is still in a state of shock - she could have sworn she wasn't going to deliver an 8-pound baby. Even at this early age Ainsley is already not listening to her parents. Given the facts: The winner of the pool is Margaret so congratulations to everyone who participated.

The first two weeks with Ainsley have been great, mom and dad are amazed at how awesome it is to be parents. Ainsely has been on a few walks around home and loves to go with mom to get her Starbucks fix. Ainsley even accompanied mom and dad to the 8th grade graduation at moms school. Ainsley will not sleep in her co sleeper (fyi - a co sleeper is like a bassinet or a small crib that goes next to the bed....), she will only sleep in somebody's arms or her carrier (luckily we found something that works!!!). Mom is getting a little more relaxed and only checks her periodically to make sure she is still breathing :-).

Okay so now the pictures....I've only included a few of the many and as soon as Karl figures out how to post video we'll let you know.

All safe and secure for a day out

Ainsley and mom prepare for a day out

Dad and daughter hanging out

Melissa and Ainsley decked out in lavender

Don't I look cute in pink :-)!

Why can't she do this at night???