I was surprised to get a call from my brother-in-law Joe around 10:40pm on October 7th. He told me Megan was in labor and they needed to get to the birthing center. Could I come over until his mom got there so the girls weren't alone (they were fast asleep). Of course! I got there about 10 minutes later at 10:50pm. Joe was in the garage getting down the infant car seat. He told me Megan was inside with the doula, Marie. I went in to let her know I was there...the doula asked me to go get Joe ASAP! So I ran to get him! I also heard Marie say they weren't making it to the birthing center! Whoa! I got Joe and a few minutes later at 11:01pm (I recorded the time!) Lena Marie was born! In the bathroom! It was crazy and awesome and I'm so glad everything went so well (and so quickly!). Both Megan and baby Lena are doing well. She's a perfect little girl who can sleep through anything! Which is a good quality in a younger sister. Here she is!
The night she was born:
The proud parents! Also- Char and Livi slept through the whole thing!
Hattie meeting her new cousin for the first time!
Me and Lena. Lena is family name on my side (also Megan's middle name) and Marie is after the doula who delivered her!
Such a beautiful girl! Congratulations Roth family!
Also, just FYI, this whole experience gave me hope for my next delivery. Maybe it won't be 18 hours of labor. Fingers crossed!
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