Finley Finally Arrives

Taylor and I had been anticipating the arrival of a new member of the family for quite some time, expecting him or her to make their debut in this loud, bright world sometime around January 30th. However, our little peanut had other plans. I was put on bedrest due to high blood pressure on a Tuesday, and by Friday I was admitted to the hospital to be induced - three weeks before my due date. After a day and a half of attempts to force our baby into this world, our fine doctors made the decision to go ahead with a c-section in the interest of both mom and baby's health. So, shortly after our parents had called it a night (after waiting for their grandchild's arrival all day), we called to announce that in about 15 minutes I'd be heading into surgery. By that time, I was more than happy to give birth via c-section. I'd had enough of labor and was ready to hold my baby! It didn't take long to prep me - and shortly after Taylor joined me in surgery, our beautiful daughter - the picture of perfection - joined us with loud cries and an announcement from the doctor's "It's a girl!". My response to her moment of birth - instant tears. Taylor's response: "Oh Wow!". Best moment of our lives. And thus, Finley Valentine Ritchie transformed us from couple to family. Lots more pictures to follow I assure you!!