Sunday, October 26, 2014

Haylee Quinn Henderson born this morning!

We are pleased to announce that our daughter Haylee was born this morning at 5:52 am.  Shawna started having contractions yesterday morning, and after 20+ hours gave birth to Haylee.  Shawna toughed it out like a champ!

After some kangaroo care, Haylee clocked in at 19 inches and 8 lbs, 2.2 oz, a healthy girl.  Mother and daughter are both trying to get some rest and nutrition now.  Haylee's first name is derived from her great grandmother Ruby Lee and her middle name from her Aunt Ginny.
Wyatt quickly realized yesterday morning that all his worst fears were about to be realized, and he clung fiercely to the life he's known.  He's worried that mom and dad will now be solely focused on his baby sister, as I've warned him for months, but I'm sure he'll come around when he meets her shortly and sees how beautiful she is.