Happy Birthday Emma.

3:30pm, August 1, 2008, Emma Christina Perdido was born to Jon and Lola. After trying to induce labor for a natural birth, it was conceded that it wasn't working with the medications and that a C-section birth was needed to take Emma out.

STATS: out of the Glendale corner
coming in at a whopping 10 lbs. 1 oz.
with a length of 20 & 1/2 inches
and a head of 14 inches.

Remember, she's 4 weeks PREMATURE! Big baby indeed, but most importantly in good health. She did not have to stay at the NICU, even though she was premature.

Thank you all for your prayers, comments, and well wishes. I know you're dying for some pictures, so here are some highlights of today.

Me waiting before the operation room...nervous.


Some cleaning after the birth.



Baby and mommy seeing each other for the first time.


After she was checked over, I followed Emma to the Recovery room where she was weighed, measured, and treated. Mom was still in the operating room. I love this pic because it reminds me of Karate Kid..."Miyagi!"





Mom was then reunited with baby in Recovery Room.



Emma not used to being clothed.


The Family MySpace profile pic shot.


Some singing...


She hits the high notes...


Phew! I need to rest.

Ride up to Mommy's room.



addy holding Emma in a Perdido Burrito.




That's it for now, but there will be more pictures and videos ahead. Can't wait to introduce Emma to you all. :)