The third granddaughter has arrived! After much speculation and some side betting on date, weight and other details....Ansley Kate Johnson decided to arrive two weeks early! Good girl! She weighed 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and was 19" long. On the morning of June 16th Amy's water broke....and we headed to the hospital. Having babies is not what it used to be...let me just say. Amy arrived at the hospital calm and showered. They hooked her up and gave her the juice that kicks it all in high gear. Amy had said she would just like to have it natural...Katie and I did a little eye-rolling. After about an hour of off the charts labor pains that were really close together....Katie finally said, "Amy, it is the 21st century....you don't have to do this!" SO....bring on the epidural AHHHH.......after that we visited, laughed, played cards and enjoyed the day. Around 3 or so....the nurse came in and checked her...."7"....woo hoo! Then around 4 Amy said she was feeling a little funny....not really hurting....but funny....nurse checked and shooed everyone out of the room....we were having a baby! I was allowed to stay in the room along with Katie and Greg. Well.....it is just a miracle. There is just nothing quiet so exhilarating as seeing a newborn baby arrive. Believe it or not it leaves me speechless....weepy every time.
She is long and skinny. Her skin is too big for her body. Her feet and toes are long....and she just might...maybe have a touch of red in her hair. She has long but very light eyelashes....and big eyes that seem a little too big for her delicate face. She is beautiful. And.....she is loved and adored by many. Amy and Greg will be incredible parents....and it will be fun to watch them on this journey of love. I am betting she will be funny, tall and lean.....and athletic! Life is unfolding all around....we can guide from the side....and be a constant source of prayer and support for the kids....and their kids! Do you think round two will bring three boys?
