It's been a Week

Olivia is one week old and has already had a busy life.
She's met Grandparents, Great Grandparents, cousins, neighbors, 2nd cousins, 2nd cousins once removed and they just keep coming.

She's been to the doctors, to babies r us and to the In-N-Out drive-through.

Her picture has been taken hundreds of times, by professional cameras, point and shoot cameras, iphones, and "good old fashion" cell phones

We are trying to take it easy this next week as September is going to be a very busy month. All of the Puoci girls will be home, off track from school. We've got 8 birthdays, a wedding shower, doctors' apts, and lots to do as we prepare for Auntie Taryn and Uncle Kyle's wedding in Oct.

The family unit is doing fine. Thanks to everyone for all of your well wishes.

She's Finally Here

Tori, Annie and Julie are happy to announce the arrival of their baby sister
Olivia Rosine Puoci
born August 15th
6lbs 7oz

18.5 inches

For pictures click here.

The scoop:
Mom started experiencing consistent though mild contractions around 4pm on Thursday afternoon. Due to mom's delivery record (very fast) and with the knowledge of her doctor, she went to the hospital around 6:30. Already at 5cm everyone thought that this delivery would be fast too. Well... we were wrong. After a couple of hours we had progressed to 7cm and then STALLED... All Night Long... Mom was still at 7cm and was only having sporadic, mild contractions. Since it was late and nothing was wrong we just hung out at the hospital for an uncomfortable night's sleep. The next morning around 9am, when mom was still at 7cm (and with a more proactive and compassionate nursing staff) mom was given Pitocin to kick start labor again. She regained her fast reputation when after less than 2 hours of (regular, very painful) contractions and 2 big pushes, Olivia was born. It's a good thing Dr. Lawton was waiting in the hallway. She barely had time to put on her gloves and catch little Livi.