Meet Baby Emma!

Here's the big suprise...

On January 11, at 4:00 I received a phone call from my OBGYN's office. I had called them a few weeks back to have them sign off my medical evaluation for the international adoption. Dr. Dawkin's nurse, Sherry, wanted me to know if we were interested in a domestic adoption that would take place before the end of the month. Not only that, but it would take place here in Mobile, AL. That's when my world turned a 180 degree turnabout. To make a very long story short and a worldwind of 13 days, we welcomed Emma Catherine in our world on January 24 at 12:44 pm. She was 6 lbs, 8 ozs and 20 inches long. She is absolutely beautiful and also very healthy. I will post the picture album later but here are a few for everyone to see. I know you are all as shocked as we were and probably a little upset we didn't announce our little bundle of joy right away, but I am sure you probably understand our reasons for waiting. We came home yesterday. Mom and dad left sometime around 5 pm and Jimmy's parents are here helping us now (Thank God). I got some much needed sleep last night which was wonderful! Well let me get off the computer and give Emma her first bath. Check back soon for more pictures...Anita