Our sweet Bailey Jane made her way into the world on Monday, August 31st at 1:52pm weighing 6lbs. and 5oz. and we are absolutely ENCHANTED.
After a rough few nights of sleep (or lack thereof), I went in for my scheduled induction at 7am. Luke was already in the hospital and just finishing up a fun little 24 hour shift (in which he also got very little sleep).
After a short wait, a Pitocin drip, an epidural from a close friend, a much-needed nap, a foot massage from the world's sweetest nurse, and about half of a push, our little Bailey came calmly and smoothly into the world. 
Luke excitedly announced that she was a girl, and for the first time ever, I cried when I got to hold her. (I have always found it so strange that I've never cried when my children are born! I cry during beer commercials, on the Cars Ride at Disneyland, and at every one of those videos of soldiers surprising their kids. But not when my own kids are born. What is wrong with me?!?) She was so calm and content, but she was determined to look at us that she was holding her own head up and looking at everything and everyone. She's going to be a curious little girl.
I can already tell.
The kids got to come see her that afternoon. When they first walked in, Cameron got so excited because he thought she was a boy. He was a little heart-broken to find out the truth (but the girls, of course, were thrilled). He told me later that he was so glad that I have another baby boy in my tummy. Oh, dear.
The poor kid.
Although, he did get a pirate sword "from his little sister", so he forgave her pretty quickly and promised that he'll let her play with it whenever she wants to.
(That's the ultimate sign of a little brother's love.)
Bailey is the most patient baby ever.
She is absolutely alert when she's awake, but also totally calm and subdued. She's an eye-contact champion and the sweetest little thing.
She's got us all eating out of her palm and we think everything she does and every move she makes is the best thing in the world.
Welcome to the world, Bailey Jane.
We're glad you're here.
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