Natalie Grace Baker joined our family on Monday 11/23/09 at 9:32 am, measuring 7 lbs. 14 oz and 19.5 inches long.  She handled labor beautifully and came out wide eyed and ready to meet the world!  It’s hard to describe how truly amazing she is, so here’s a few pictures instead:

Before the action started. I sure thought my belly didn’t get that big–ha!

 

 

 

 

The view that made the four days of induction attempts and labor  (and nine months of pregnancy) worth every minute.

 

 

Natalie gets a thumbs up from her daddy.

I wish I could express the joy of meeting Natalie and being her mommy, but I can’t, and don’t know if I ever will be able to.  What can I say?  I’ve loved her since she was the size of a poppy seed.  Welcome to the world Natalie!