She's here! Camryn Jade Anderson

So, from the top (I apologize in advance for my lack of "writing imagination" - - a night of zero sleep has made me a little groggy!). . . last night after frequenting Target for the 10th time in 2 weeks, we got home and Dana started having some decent contractions. About 8:00pm, she started to slowly leak amniotic fluid. Dana phoned the hospital and they told us to come in to see if it was really her water breaking.

Luckily, Dana's sister - Netti - was able to come stay with Hailee and play the Easter Bunny while we headed to the hospital.

(BTW - Hailee constantly reminded us that the Easter Bunny had to bring her candy and presents to the door - while she sleeps. Also, "tell him to not come in my room because I'm sleeping . . . but don't tell him that I don't like him 'cause it will hurt his feelings - OK MOM?")

10:30pm - we arrive. Amniotic fluid is confirmed. Vitals look good. We check our brackets against the march madness scores.

11:05pm - they admit Dana and send her to the labor and delivery room.

11pm - 1am - Dana reads, listens to music, with short contractions.

1:05am - Dana starts having PAINFUL contractions. The anesthesiologist is called.

1:35pm - "needle boy" finally shows up and administers the epidural that does nothing but numb her left leg. PAIN PAIN PAIN.

2:15pm - baby is just about out . . . waiting for the OBGYN on call. COME ON!

2:30pm - Still waiting. Dana is in a lot of pain. She reminds me several times . . . "I'm NEVER doing this again."

2:33pm - OBGYN on call shows up and finally we start into pushing.

2:40pm - Little girl arrives. A little purple and wrinkled - much like a prune, but healthy and strong. She cries a little, eats well, and has a birthmark on her left arm.

Just so you know, we were bouncing between a few names - but we decided on Camryn Jade. Hopefully she likes it! Here are a few pictures for your enjoyment! She gets cuter as time goes by and as she turns from purple to pink.