Dr. Starck showed up about 3PM and at 3:48PM our 2nd daughter, Luna Noelle Mitchell was officially born by c-section.
I’ve gotta say that it was truly amazing to actually be in the room and apart of the delivery. She is 6 pounds and 1 ounce and measured 17 3/4 inches. Here’s one of the first pics we took of her:
Luna Noelle Mitchell
Yes, we both thought that the baby would probably be a boy. Well, boy were we surprised! After Luna was born and while they cleaned up Erika, I got to have some skin time with the baby. They call it skin time, but really it’s more like hairy chest time if you ask me.
Daddy and daughter time!
After things were better in the operating room, we moved to the post operating room to make sure everything was good. We snapped a great picture of Erika and Luna while waiting.
Erika and Luna
We are so happy! That little girl is nice and chubby with a pretty full head of hair.
Our happy little girl
After a bit they got ready to take Luna and I upstairs to get Luna’s bath and let Erika have a bit more recovery time. Here’s the last pic we took of the family.
The family (minus Mira)
Luna got her bath and was able to see Rory, one of Erika’s friends from work. Then Grandma and Grandpa Mitchell arrived just before Grandma and Grandpa Steinberg. It was a full house for about 30-40 hectic minutes while we were still having visiting hours. It’s been about an hour now since everyone left and it’s eerily quiet aside from the occasional squeak from Luna. She has already ate twice and Erika is able to drink liquids only right now.
We are all cozy in our room hoping for an uneventful night. More to come tomorrow with a visit from a few friends and family again.
We’ll snap a few more pictures tomorrow also. Maybe even a video if I can figure out how to get back the Cleveland Clinics network (they’ve blocked me from youtube).
Awww…Congratulations you guys! I am so happy for you that all went smoothly. Thinking of you and looking forward to meeting her!
Congratulations!!!! She is such a doll. I love the cheeks! Mira will be such a great big sister….Miss you and hope see you soon. I will volunteer my house for a girls viewing if and when Erika is ready to make a Mitten trip in the next few months!
We’re so happy for both of you and Miss Mira! As soon as she’s crawling we expect to see her in the Aldrich Tunnel. Sometime before that would be good, too. We love snuggling babies. Your blog says she has almost a full head of hair. I guess that’s all relative, huh Pat?:) Rest and enjoy and congratulations!!!
Congratulations !!!!!! very very exciting. I am so happy everyone is doing well. It will be an awesome Christmas for the Mitchells. <3
Hooray for healthy mommies and healthy babies! (Healthy daddies and big sisters are a great thing too!) 🙂 Welcome to the two little princesses club. It is grand I tell you, just grand. Is it too soon to suggest a girly trip to the desert? 😉 Just kidding!!! Maggie is super fired up about this all as well… when I told her Mira had a new baby sister she said “OH MY GOSH!!! Did you HEAR that Lindsey?!” Smooches to you all! We love you tons and tons!!!
Congratulations Pat. She is really cute.
Congrats!!! Luna is such a cutie. We are all glad that everyone is doing well. What a wonderful early Christmas present.
Congratulations Pat and Erika! She is absolutely adorable! Luna is a very cute name too… except I will always think of Harry Potter when I hear it!
What a beautiful addition to the Mitchell family. I can’t wait to hear all about the babe and wish I was there to hold her!
Erika – hope you are feeling well and recover quickly. Miss and love you so much. XOXO
Yeah! A new little angel pie! Pictures are great glad to hear everything went well.
Congratulations Mitchell Family! So glad to hear that mom and baby are healthy, and that dad got to be a part of it all. She is a beautiful baby, thanks for sharing her with us.
Oh, my!! Sisters are great! Sometimes I wish I had one. Guess this is why I am blessed with amazing women in my life, like you! She is just perfect!! Such chubby cheeks. I love it! Glad you got to experience a normal delivery, somewhat, together. That in itself is a gift. Drake was all ready to come visit last night. Cherish the moments! We love, love, love you guys!
Congratulations! One more for Team Pink! I am so happy everything went well for you! Can’t wait to meet her! Love, Gianna
love those chubby cheeks! congrats to you all.
Enjoy…the best is yet to come! Two girls….so much fun! Nothing better than a sister! She is so cute and chubby….cooked just right! Thank you for the early Christmas present!
Yeeeeehaaa! Happy and healthy. Two of our favorite words. Congratulations Mitchells. Big squeeze to Mira … she will be a wonderful big sister. She will show Luna the ropes.
She is GORGEOUS….just like her mama!!! I can’t wait to come visit!!! Love you guys!!!
Congrats Mitchell family, what a beautiful addition to your family!
Congrats to you all. She is SOOOO cute!
I am so excited for you and can’t wait to meet the little doll! Erika she looks just like you!
Mitchells:
Congratulations! She is perfect! God bless your expanding family. Pat: Get used to all the pink.
She would probably liked to have scrambled back inside when your hairy chest showed up. Pat, now it’s just you and your harem.
Congrats!
Looks like your Christmas card will be the cutest one ever. Congratulations! Miss you guys,