LITTLE BABY KHOURY: Giuliana's Birth Story

After nine months of (im)patiently waiting for our baby girl to arrive, we were told by the doctor's that I would be induced on September 7 which was her actual due date. We had an appointment set for 9pm, but the hospital called early that morning to tell us we could come in at any time. Immediately I began repacking my bag and her bag over and over making sure we had just what we would need. Were we really going to have a baby today?! Karl and I left the house and looked at each other knowing we were leaving as two and would be coming back as three! We checked into the hospital at about 1pm and began the induction process. After several hours, they broke my water and it was a whirlwind experience from there. The most intense contractions ever...check. Epidural? Yes, please! A few hours later it was time to push and at 10:24pm on September 7, our precious baby girl was born! She weighed in at 6 pounds, 15 ounces and 20.5 inches long. We were both overwhelmed with emotion and love and couldn't believe she was finally here. Is it possible to love someone so much?! We couldn't stop staring at her and saying how cute and beautiful she was. Family and friends had been in the waiting room for hours and they popped a bottle of celebratory champagne when she was born. Cheers to you Miss Giuliana!