Finally… Finleigh!

With the news of Barb’s impending induction we scurried to Seattle (on Monday).

And we waited…

We spent Barb’s birthday celebrating their last night at home without a baby.

We assembled the crib, ironed the sheets, straightened the ruffle, tied bows on the bumper and basked in all the intricate details and individual design that went into completing Baby Renker’s nursery.

And we waited…

A failed attempt to induce at the clinic sent Barb to the hospital to be induced with an alternate method (on Tuesday).

We were so excited to soon meet our niece or nephew.

And so we waited… (and drank some wine).

And waited… (and drank some more wine).

Pitocin was finally started (on Wednesday).

We were excited once again.

And then we waited…

Pitocin was stopped.

Pitocin was started.

Other methods to induce were attempted.

We went shopping at Target.

And we waited…

Pitocin was started again (on Thursday).

And we waited…

We finally saw some slow progress.

And so we settled in to wait…

But a very, very short time later we listened with our ears pressed against the door and screamed in celebration when heard the news – it’s a girl!

Finally… Finleigh Rae!

Mama and Papa are madly in love with their beautiful babe and are clearly crafting a brand new Love Story – with their daughter, Finleigh Rae, as the shining star of this enchanting tale.

To see pictures of my one and only niece click here - absolutely adorable.