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mamahill
01-21-2004, 12:02 PM
Joanne and DH arrived at the hospital at midnight. It took about an hour to process and get her settled, and she was REALLY uncomfortable. (edited to add that she was a 4-5 at this point) Right before 1 she got the epidural (in her words: my epidural with Gannon must not have worked, because this one was HEAVEN!) and then she and Shawn slept for a couple hours, waking when Joanne started to feel her contractions around 3 am. They weren't painful, but she could "feel" them. She started pushing around 3:45a and at 4:04, out slid their beautiful baby girl at 7 lbs 9 oz, measuring 20 inches.

Joanne said that this experience is the complete opposite from last time - nice nurses, they were the only ones there (and got the biggest room!), short pushing, drugs that worked, etc. Gannona has been napping peacefully and had one nursing session where she really didn't seem interested, as opposed to Gannon who was "the pirhana."

Anyway, poor Shawn has had 2 hours of sleep and now gets to deal with Gannon and then go to work (nobody to cover) tonight. But he sounded totally pumped. Joanne is sleeping when she can an enjoying the Gannon-free hospital (he's coming later today to meet his little sister). They have yet to decide on a name. Here are some pictures:

http://www.shutterfly.com/os.jsp?i=67b0de21b341b7ff4582&open=1

brubeck
01-21-2004, 12:07 PM
Way to go Joanne! It sounds like Gannona just made up her mind to come and then made her appearance! I had my second in the middle of the night too and I know how it is to spend all night awake with your new baby and then realize it's not quite breakfast time yet. :)

Congratulations!

starrynight
01-21-2004, 12:13 PM
Congrats Joanne and Shawn!! She is beautiful, I can't wait to hear what name they decide on :).

Thanks for filling us in Sarah!

brigmaman
01-21-2004, 12:15 PM
Thanks Sarah!
Congrats to you Joanne! We're so glad to hear that you had a more pleasant (and quicker) labor and delivery!
Can't wait to meet Gannona!!!

bluej
01-21-2004, 12:16 PM
Congratulations Joanne and Shawn! Little Miss is absolutely beautiful! I'm so glad you had a 'pleasant' birthing experience (as pleasant as it can get anyway). Can't wait to hear about Gannon's meeting w/ his little sister, I'm sure he's going to adore her!

LD92599
01-21-2004, 12:19 PM
Congratulations Joanne, Shawn and Gannon! Glad everything went well and little miss decided to make her appearance!

Laura
mom to William
3.5.2003

jd11365
01-21-2004, 12:24 PM
Congratulations! What a princess...you are so blessed!

Jamie
Mommy to Kayla
5-1-03

McQ
01-21-2004, 12:28 PM
How wonderful!!! And what an amazing experience. Now let's hope Little Miss continues to be the opposite of Gannon. Not that we don't love him but mama needs an easy one :) Can't wait to hear more stories. Wishing them all well.

Allison
~ mommy to Declan 3.24.03

emilyf
01-21-2004, 12:34 PM
So exciting-thanks Sarah. Way to go Joanne!
Emily \r\nmom of Charlie born 11/02

sweetbasil
01-21-2004, 12:44 PM
We're so happy for all four of you, Joanne! I'm so glad Gannona decided to make her arrival before your due date, too. Wishing you all restful sleep and many happy days ahead! And thank you for sharing the news so quickly, Sarah!

Great big hugs,

Sandy
01-21-2004, 12:45 PM
Sarah,
Thanks for the update and pictures. Congratulation Joanne, Shawn and Gannon. I ma so excited Little Miss made her appearance. This is great news to wake up to. She is absolutely gorgeous.


Sandy mom to Alexander Thor 3/16/02

papal
01-21-2004, 12:46 PM
Congratulations Joanne, Shawn and Gannon! Welcome Gannona! :)

mary b
01-21-2004, 12:48 PM
Congrats Joanne and family!!!!
THanks so much for telling us Sarah and I can't wait to hear her name!
She's beautiful!!!

Mary
Mom to Noelle and Lindsey

NEVE and TRISTAN
01-21-2004, 12:49 PM
I just love that picture of Joanne holding her!!!! Joanne looks so happy!!!...and in "AH"...

Thanks for keeping us updated, we've been thinking about her!!!...
...and whose posting "the recipe"...

I can't wait to see Gannon and Gannona pics!!!


Neve
AKA "mama2be"-forgot password
and Baby Boy Tristan born @UNC
Feb 25, 2003
Brother to 3 pups "gees" and 2 kitties

Roleysmom
01-21-2004, 12:51 PM
She's sooo beautiful! Congratulations to all! I'm sure Gannon will be quite the proud big brother. Thanks Sarah for updating us! I've been checking furiously this morning for news.


Paula -- mom to Roley Julia 01-04-02

alleyoop
01-21-2004, 12:52 PM
Yippe! Congrats to the Happy Family!! Can't wait to hear the name...

liya
01-21-2004, 12:53 PM
Congrats Joanne she is absolutely gorgeous.......

peanut4us
01-21-2004, 01:06 PM
SHe is so beautiful! I'm so glad that everything went so well. Welcome little miss! We've all been waiting for you. Congratulations Joanne and Shawn.

cinrein
01-21-2004, 01:12 PM
Congratulations Joanne! You new little princess is just beautiful. Rest up and enjoy!

Cindy and Anna 2/11/03

nohomama
01-21-2004, 01:15 PM
Yay! Yay!! Yay!!! Welcome to the world Little Miss and congrats to your Mama, Papa, and Big Brother.

todzwife
01-21-2004, 01:17 PM
Yeah! Congrats, she's precious!!!!

khakismom
01-21-2004, 01:36 PM
Congratulations Jojo! She's gorgeous! Looking forward to hearing all about what Gannon thinks of her, and what her name will be.

Enjoy this wonderful time! :)

daisymommy
01-21-2004, 01:40 PM
YEEEAAAHHH! I got on the boards this morning just to see if Little Miss had arrived yet. I was so excited to see the princess had made her appearance! Congratulations Joanne, Shawn, and Gannon. We can't wait to find out her name. Now get some rest, you deserve it :)

Sarah1
01-21-2004, 01:40 PM
That is SO fantastic (esp about the heavenly epidural!!!) WELCOME GANNONA!!!!!!!! :)

sntm
01-21-2004, 02:07 PM
Yay!!! Congrats Joanne, Shawn and Gannon! She is precious. Can't wait to hear what you will name her (though she will always be Little Miss or Gannona in my heart :+)

edited to add:
Famous birthdays on this day (other than the obvious :))

Spice Girl Emma Lee Bunton born 1978
Actress Geena Davis born 1957
Actor Robby Benson born 1956
Comedian Benny Hill born 1925


shannon
not-even-pregnant-yet-overachiever
trying-to-conceive :)
PREGNANT! EDD 6/9/03
mama to Jack 6/6/03

pritchettzoo
01-21-2004, 02:17 PM
Welcome, Little Miss! Congratulations, Joanne (and Shawn too)--she's gorgeous!

Anna
Mama to Gracie (9/16/03)

heva
01-21-2004, 02:45 PM
She's gorgeous...and you're still not puffy! Congratulations, Joanne. What a special day for you :)

Rachels
01-21-2004, 02:58 PM
YAAAAAAAAAAY!!! Congrats to Joanne and Shawn and Gannin, and welcome, baby! That's wonderful.

-Rachel
Mom to Abigail Rose
5/18/02

jmofarrill
01-21-2004, 03:06 PM
Oh, she's beautiful! Congratulations!

cara1
01-21-2004, 03:14 PM
What a fair-haired cutie. Congrats! Looking forward to hearing Gannon's input...

etwahl
01-21-2004, 03:14 PM
CONGRATS YOU GUYS!!! she is absolutely beautiful. lauren thinks so too :) so glad you had an enjoyable experience and things moved so quickly for you.

i can't wait for the name! have fun with your new little baby girl :) :) :)

Tammy,
Mom to Lauren Genevieve
03/12/2003
www.evantammy.com

lukkykatt
01-21-2004, 03:18 PM
Yay! Welcome Gannona (can't wait to hear her "real" name)! She is absolutely beautiful - love the picture of her and Joanne!

lisams
01-21-2004, 03:50 PM
Congrats!! She is absolutely beautiful! Welcome to the world sweety!!!

Lisa

heidi_timms
01-21-2004, 03:51 PM
What a beautiful little girl. I can't wait to hear the name you decided on! Congrats:)

~Heidi
Mom to Kailey Ashlin
4/27/03

trumansmom
01-21-2004, 03:55 PM
She's such a beauty!!! Congratulations!

Now I can't wait to hear the stories about how Gannon and Gannona interract!!


Jeanne
Mom to Truman 11/29/01 and EDD 4/23/04!

doubleL
01-21-2004, 03:59 PM
Congrats!!! Glad to hear all went so smoothly. Look forward to hearing about your adventures in motherhood and life with 2 wonderful tikes. Little Miss is so precious! However, I'm thinking about Gannon just as much today.

Best wishes! Enjoy.

Lou
~David 5.01
~Elisabeth 6.03

newbelly2002
01-21-2004, 04:08 PM
Yippee!! Welcome to the world, Little Miss! And so glad to hear that things went "better than expected." I can't wait to hear the stories and see more photos.

Much love to the proud Mama, proud Papa, and proud big brother!
Love,
Paula
Mama to Dante, 8/1/02

NancyJ_redo
01-21-2004, 04:20 PM
Yeah!!! She's such a little beauty and I'm glad to hear the birthing experience was 'easy' (relatively speaking). Congrats!!!

amp
01-21-2004, 04:34 PM
What wonderful news! I cannot wait to hear the name....although Gannona Bunny was *just starting* to grow on me.....
And I loved the pics! She is precious!

Congrats to Jojo and her DH and to Gannon, the new big brother!

Glad everyone is doing well!

Tondi G
01-21-2004, 04:50 PM
CONGRATS JOANNE, SHAWN AND BIG BRO GANNON!!!! Welcome to the world little girl!!!!

She is beautiful!!!!

~Tondi and Mason 7/8/01

jec2
01-21-2004, 04:54 PM
What a beautiful baby and what sounds like a wonderful birth! Congratulations!

parkersmama
01-21-2004, 05:17 PM
What wonderful news!!! Congratulations Joanne, Gannon, & Shawn!!

She is beautiful!

zuzu
01-21-2004, 05:18 PM
Wonderful news! Congratulations to Joanne, Shawn and Gannon. Glad to hear everyone is doing well. Gannona is precious.

melissa
mom to sarah, 5.10.03

C99
01-21-2004, 05:26 PM
Awwww....I can't believe Joanne has another one already! Congrats to the whole family!

Marisa6826
01-21-2004, 05:37 PM
How perfect is she?!!! Miss Gannona looks like her Mommy :)

Congratulations Joanne, Shawn and Big Bother G-Man!!!!

BIG hugs and kisses from Sophie and me

-m

MamaKath
01-21-2004, 05:51 PM
She is beautiful! Joanne, Shawn, and Gannon- you have been truly blessed, congratulations on the newest member of your family (and of course of the BB group). ;-)

momathome
01-21-2004, 06:28 PM
Joanne-
Congratulations on your beautiful baby girl - she looks fabulous!!! I am very glad to hear that things went so well. Have fun watching your 2 gorgeous children interact and fall in love with each other (in theory)!!!
-Lauren

Momof3Labs
01-21-2004, 06:34 PM
Congratulations to the whole family!!! Hey, after such an easy delivery, maybe you'll do it again in 18 months, Joanne! ;-)

Melanie
01-21-2004, 07:42 PM
Welcome Little Miss...?

Congrulations to everyone and I can't wait to hear how the Ganman does with baby Gannona.

Mommie2MadLyn
01-21-2004, 08:11 PM
Congrats Joanne, Shawn, and Gannon !!! We are soooooo.... excited for you guys! And we can't wait to meet her. Glad to hear all is well, and she is absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!

TaChapm2
01-21-2004, 09:21 PM
Welcome Little Miss! She is just beautiful! So glad you had a smooth delivery. Congratulations to the new family!
Tara
Mommy to Jackson (11-10-02)

JElaineB
01-21-2004, 11:16 PM
Congratulations on the arrival of your beautiful little girl!

Jennifer
mom to Jacob 9/27/02

JMarie
01-21-2004, 11:25 PM
YAY Joanne, Shawn, & Gannon! Welcome to the world, baby girl! We're so anxious to hear the name!
Jennifer
Mom to Aidan Christopher
01/28/03

jubilee
01-22-2004, 12:22 AM
Congratulations on your new addition!

luvbeinmama
01-22-2004, 04:47 AM
Feeling mighty jealous about the easy (read FAST) delivery! LOL!! Yay! Ganonna is finally here!! Congrats! Gannon will just love her. She is soooo cute!

kapow
01-22-2004, 11:31 AM
Congrats! Sounds like about as blissful a birth as possible. I hope everyone gets lots of sleep, LOL :)

smomom
01-22-2004, 02:46 PM
Congratulations Joanne! She's beautiful!!!

mik8
01-22-2004, 03:32 PM
That is great! Heartfelt and warmest congratulations to your way.

himom
01-22-2004, 06:26 PM
Congratulations!

I'm so happy to hear that she's finally here and Gannon has his little sister. Hope your next few days are happy, with lots of cuddle time and a quick recovery.

Jodi
Josh's mom, February 03

marinkitty
01-22-2004, 06:30 PM
Yay! She's gorgeous! Glad it all went so well and looking forward to hearing her name and hearing about her first meeting with big brother Gannon! Congratulations!

Holly
Mom to Mia (3.17.03)

deborah_r
01-22-2004, 09:49 PM
What a beauty! Congratulations Joanne & family!!

cuca_
01-22-2004, 09:52 PM
Congratulations on your new baby girl!!!


Carmen

toomanystrollers
01-22-2004, 11:05 PM
Congratulations Mama - you're truly blessed :)

mommyj_2
01-23-2004, 02:14 AM
Congratulations!!! She's just precious.

caleymama
01-23-2004, 07:50 AM
Congratulations to all of you! She's beautiful! Can't wait to hear more about her.

SeekerMage
01-23-2004, 03:09 PM
Happy News! Congrats on your beautiful little sweet pea....she is a cutie! Hope that you are feeling good and enjoying your time with your new little one. They grow soo fast! Cant wait to hear what you name her! :)

nitaghei
01-23-2004, 03:24 PM
Congratulations! And wonderful that the birth experience was so much better.

Nita (who needs to check out this forum more often)
mom to Neel 01/05/03
dog mom to a cocker and a PWD