Introducing.....
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 all of you!
And so the journey begins (and I can't think of a better way to travel than on polka dotted feet). Bless her every step.
Posted by:Ali | February 22, 2008 at 10:56 PM
Congratulations!!! I too have been checking your blog very often today, waiting for news! We rejoice with you!!! She is just gorgeous! And what a beautiful name! She is one very lucky young lady!
Hugs - from Michigan!
Posted by:Diane | February 22, 2008 at 10:56 PM
a.DOR.able.
thank you so much for sharing this very personal moment with all of us! I don't know you but I feel I do, as I've been reading along all year to find out what happens.
congratulations.
Posted by:deirdre | February 22, 2008 at 10:57 PM
Many congratulations to you all. What a cutie pie Lily is. Bx
Posted by:Barbara | February 22, 2008 at 10:57 PM
Congratulations, she is beautiful :) Well done to you all, I'm so glad that everything has finally worked out so well for you, and a quick delivery too, a bonus!!
Posted by:raspberry | February 22, 2008 at 10:59 PM
What a little sweetie pie! Congratulations...I'm so glad everything went so well. You're an absolute superstar.
Posted by:Laura | February 22, 2008 at 10:59 PM
Congrats!!!!!
she is so gorgeous and little.
Posted by:sara | February 22, 2008 at 11:00 PM
You all certainly are efficient!! She is gorgeous and looks healthy. :) Congratulations on your little blessing, such a long time coming!
Posted by:shawn | February 22, 2008 at 11:08 PM
CONGRATULATIONS to all of you!! Lily's completely beautiful. :D
Lou
Posted by:Louise | February 22, 2008 at 11:15 PM
What fantastic news!!!!been waiting all day to hear some news, thinking of you all, congratulations and welcome to the world Lily, Bella's little sis...... Wendy xx
Posted by:mommywend | February 22, 2008 at 11:19 PM
Congratulations on a fantastic new Garden Gnome, she looks gorgeous!
I don't comment often but I've been reading your blog for a long time and I'm so pleased for you all. She's a lucky girl to be born into such a lovely family.
She was born on a good day too, my Mum's birthday.
Posted by:Celeste | February 22, 2008 at 11:22 PM
Get Out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't understand, you're home already??? Wow - women are amazing. I can't believe you're home and blogging and omg - there she is!!!! We can see her!
Alright, I'm crying. Blubbering away.....she is just beautiful. A stunning little gnome.
Manda, you have two beautiful girls and I can't thank you enough for sharing them with us. What a journey it has been for Miss Lily to be here. You are a cozy little family now.
*off to knit celebratory booties*
xo
a
Posted by:Creature of Habit | February 22, 2008 at 11:30 PM
Oh my goodness! She is a doll!!
Congrats to you and your family.
Posted by:miguette | February 22, 2008 at 11:34 PM
congratulations! how exciting! what an adorable little garden gnome. So glad all went smoothly despite the pain.
Posted by:Allegra | February 22, 2008 at 11:35 PM
Wow! Congratulations! I'm so happy everything turned out so well and that you're all safe and sound. :)
Posted by:Wandering Chopsticks | February 22, 2008 at 11:37 PM
AWWHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.
Sooo cute!!
Hows bella liking her new sis?
Posted by:Colleen | February 22, 2008 at 11:37 PM
Congratulations to you all. What a beautiful little girl. Well done Manda!
Posted by:Rebecca | February 22, 2008 at 11:39 PM
Congratulations all round!!! She is beautiful and well done you! I've been reading and enjoying your blog for over a year now and I'm so pleased for you and your family. Hope you get some rest!!
Posted by:Sandra | February 22, 2008 at 11:41 PM
CONGRATULATIONS!!! and welcome to mother earth little lily may your life be full of love and laughter,, best wishes from the land down under : )
Posted by:sarah | February 22, 2008 at 11:42 PM
Congratulations! She looks gorgeous
Posted by:Jo | February 22, 2008 at 11:44 PM
Congratulations! She's a doll!
Posted by:Lindsey | February 22, 2008 at 11:45 PM
YAY!!! She is SO lovely! She certainly looks like she belongs! Wow, talk about family resemblance! What a beauty! (((((So glad all is well.)))))
Posted by:denice | February 22, 2008 at 11:46 PM
Congratulations! What a little sweetie--I love her name.
Hugs to you all--Manda, Jim, Bella & Lily.
Love,
Joan
Posted by:Joan | February 22, 2008 at 11:46 PM
Congratulations! Best wishes to you and your family.
Posted by:Pam | February 22, 2008 at 11:47 PM
Congratulations Manda.
She is beautiful.
Posted by:Mefuza | February 22, 2008 at 11:51 PM