It's true, the baby girl is here! And there is finally a name. Please meet Isla Louise Fogg Benenson! She was born at 10:21 am on Janurary 12th. Here is a little of her history so far, in pictures.

Here are the last belly pictures, "before the move".

Early labor dance.

We are going to spare you the gruesome pics of labor, these were when it looked like it was going to be no big deal. It is a long story, but basically Merry is a superhero, rockstar, and the bravest person I have ever seen. It was not a fun labor, as they go, but I am so grateful that I was there. Nothing will ever be the same, in the best possible sense!

And then there she was!

As many of you know, we had a bit of a bumpy start. Isla's breathing was a bit faster than we all would have liked, so we went to the hospital. There did seem to be some fluid in her lungs, and they thought it best to have her stay the week. Not what we would have liked, and not our favorite week ever, but Isla is happy and healthy......perfect really, so we have no complaints.