I hardly slept last night, knowing that today was the day for Lenna’s arrival.  After delivering 10 minutes after walking through the hospital doors last time, Heidi’s doctors wanted to stay safe and induce her this time, so we’ve known the birth date all along.

This morning the hospital called at 4:06 a.m. to let Heidi know she didn’t need to come in until they called her later in the morning.  That wasn’t what she wanted to hear at that hour.  By mid-morning they were ready for her, just about the time we were heading to bed.  I was so excited, sleeping was hard.

I woke early just as the messages started coming in on our phones:  Lenna was here!!  Born on the 26th at 9:45 p.m. St Louis time.  A perfect and healthy little girl weighing in at 5 lbs 15 oz. and a head full of hair!

What a gift she will be to our family!  What an absolutely perfect gift.  Nothing will ever be the same now that she’s come.  My heart is so full and grateful she’s safely here.

Dr Adam is already taking care of her eyes, keeping them safe from infection.  It really is a miracle, the birth of a child.  So perfect.  So new from heaven.  So wanted and loved.