Lily Constance McGrory-Patton. 21st February 2008.
(or as we like to call her - "our little garden gnome")
We're back home, all safe and sound after only a one night stay in hospital.
As you've all gathered, Lily was a complete superstar and decided to take this whole situation in to her own hands yesterday morning.
I woke up to a contraction at 7am, followed by my waters breaking immediately. After things moving pretty quickly we decided to go to the hospital and got there at 9.30am. I had Lily less than 3 hours later with no pain relief (!!!!). So from beginning to end took 5 hours in total.
We're really pleased to be home again and as we speak, both our girls are tucked up in their beds.
Thank you so much to all of you for all the support in the last nine months - I have appreciated every word of it. And thank you for all your support yesterday - and for those of you that suggested it - it didn't feel like a virtual labour!!!
Congratulations to the family! She is adorable.
Posted by: June | February 22, 2008 at 10:27 PM
Congratulations! What a gorgeous baby she is. You all take care and enjoy your time with her.
Posted by: Penny | February 22, 2008 at 10:29 PM
So delighted to see her safely here! Congratulations to you all - and I love those polka dot feet! I don't comment often but I have followed your pregnancy with care and compassion for all the difficulties you have had. It is wonderful that it has come to such a fab conclusion! Give her a hug from all her virtual admirers!
Lucy x
Posted by: Lucy Locket-Pocket | February 22, 2008 at 10:29 PM
CONGRATULATIONS!
As you can see I've been checking regularly all day, and I am so happy for you all. After all you've been through you deserved to have things go well today. I can't believe you're home already. That's so wonderful!
And as for Lily, she is absolutely gorgeous. She looks so adorable all bundled up in pink.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Posted by: Grainne | February 22, 2008 at 10:30 PM
Wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!! She is a cutie! You all have traveled a difficult road and yet here she is... how wonderful is that....
blessing and hugs from across the pond.
Anne
Posted by: Anne | February 22, 2008 at 10:31 PM
I feel so happy for you! I've been following you, quietly, for some time now. I could not find the right words, I was afraid of "jinxing" things, somehow... But there she is, beautiful and peaceful. Enjoy this new family life! Bisous du Canada!
Posted by: Noa | February 22, 2008 at 10:31 PM
Welcome Lily! What an absolutely beautiful new-born baby. She is a peach Manda. And with no bias at all - love the name!!!!! Let's hope your Lily is as sweet as ours.
Posted by: Jude | February 22, 2008 at 10:31 PM
Many congratulations - Lily is absolutely adorable - you must all be totally over the moon.
Posted by: Elizabeth | February 22, 2008 at 10:31 PM
Congrats, glad you had a healthy natural birth. Fantastic name, although I'm biased as my eldest is called Lily. The fun begins, enjoy your babymoon.
Posted by: momomimi | February 22, 2008 at 10:32 PM
Congratulations, this made me happy, I have been logging on every few hours today, now I can sleep go to bed knowing your happy news. I am so pleased it all went so well. Enjoy your little bundle and your family, I hope you get some sleep tonight!!!
Posted by: suziesews | February 22, 2008 at 10:33 PM
Congrats for you, your family, and sweet Lily. She is beautiful, and she looks teeny-tiny...
Posted by: rayna | February 22, 2008 at 10:36 PM
Oh goodness goodness. Congratulations! I'm happy to hear mom and baby are well. I can't get over those tiny feet!
Posted by: Stephanie | February 22, 2008 at 10:36 PM
Yeah!
Congratulations!
My youngest, Irene, turned 7 on Lily's Birthday. Yeah!
Posted by: Sue | February 22, 2008 at 10:36 PM
I am really pleased every thing went ok! I have kept logging on waiting for up dates all day.
Take care
Posted by: Vanessa | February 22, 2008 at 10:38 PM
beautiful! you've been on my mind all day - thanks for letting us know so quickly. and welcome to the world little lily! you might not know it yet, but you've got a wonderful mum!
congratulations to all of you!
Posted by: susan | February 22, 2008 at 10:39 PM
oh wow! she is absolutely drop-dead gorgeous! i have been checking every ten minutes for the last day and a half. so very very happy for you, congratulations!!!!
Posted by: Véronique | February 22, 2008 at 10:42 PM
Congratulations! So sweet! So glad to know that everyone is good and healthy!
Posted by: Jenn Jones | February 22, 2008 at 10:43 PM
Heartfelt congratulations to you all! Well done!
Posted by: laeroport | February 22, 2008 at 10:44 PM
Look what you two did!!! Please forward your address as I would love to send your girls a little something from Southern Oregon! Don't you love it when people say "your girls". She's amazing and so are you Amanda!!
Posted by: LeeAnn | February 22, 2008 at 10:44 PM
WOOOHHHOOOO!!! welcome little one! your mom, dad and sister have been waiting for you!
Posted by: amy | February 22, 2008 at 10:45 PM
Congratulations! She's beautiful. Well done you! I've really enjoyed reading your blog in the last few months and am so pleased that she is finally here and all safe and well.
Posted by: Lizzie | February 22, 2008 at 10:46 PM
She is just gorgeous. It's not all that often that you have a dream come true, enjoy her, every little bit.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | February 22, 2008 at 10:48 PM
Congratulations! She's truly amazing. Glad you're both safe and healthy.
Posted by: Sarah Jackson | February 22, 2008 at 10:51 PM
Congratulations to You all !!!! She is beautiful.
Posted by: ellen | February 22, 2008 at 10:51 PM
Oh. My. God.
She is gorgeous !
The prettiest little garden gnome I have ever seen in my entire life.
I'm off to pour a glass of wine to celebrate. Well done.
Posted by: lyn | February 22, 2008 at 10:55 PM