Anderson Louise Gainer

Anderson Louise Gainer was born at 10:52am on Thursday, July 10th. We are so glad that she is finally here!

My blood pressure started to go up last week (just like with Mary Francis) so they decided to deliver me a little bit early (at 38 weeks and 4 days). I was evaluated in the birth place on Wednesday afternoon and they wanted me to come back the next morning for a scheduled c-section. 

The big sister the morning of her arrival! She was so excited!

In pre-op. Ready to meet our little girl!

Final selfie as parents of 1

The c-section was great! They used a clear drape, so I was able to see Anderson immediately as she was born! It was amazing.

Under the warmer with Daddy right after she was born. I could see her the entire time just to my left.

Daddy cutting (trimming) the cord

 She weighed 7lbs 14 oz and was 18 inches long

Tiny footprints

 Daddy holding her for the first time

He brought her over to meet me and put her skin to skin. She stayed that way the entire time they were closing me up. It was wonderful!

Sweet girl in the recovery room under the warmer

Proud Daddy!

 Tommy was able to take Anderson out to the waiting room to meet Nanny and Papa 

Nanny getting a first snuggle

 Proud Papa

 What a sweet face!

Mary Francis came to meet her later that day. What a sweet big sister :)

First family photo

This baby is so loved!

She has lots of dark hair

Wide awake

In the bassinet

My sister sent me these pretty flowers

Snuggling with my girl

All of the Gainer girls

Such a little angel

Proud Daddy and his 2nd daughter!

Hospital newborn photos

The board in our room. My friend Carrie is the Nurse Educator in the birthplace and she filled it out (hence the question "Why is my baby so cute??")

So sweet

 Excited big sister

Another sweet pic of Papa and Anderson

Grandbaby #5 for my parents!

Look at that hair!

My sister sent this pink ribbon for our porch and my mom put it up when she was born

 Bright eyes, tiny baby, huge pacifier

So sleepy

All dressed up and ready to go home!

In her carseat and ready to go!

Lots of things to take home!

Posing with Nanny and Papa once we got home

We are home now and settling in. We are feeling so blessed to have two beautiful, healthy daughters!