She's Here - Penelope "Penny" Layne Steger

Afternoon all,

My baby woke up this morning with some pain in the "bottom" but not like contractions. Her hubby went to work early 'cause they were scheduled to go to the baby doctor at 2:30 pm.

After an uncomfortable morning doing her house chores, I convinced her that they were surely labor pains and we should call Matt to come home and make their way to the hospital. By the time they got to the hospital, she was 8 centimeters! I should be a doctor. lol j/k This was at 12:50 pm.

Miss Penelope "Penny" Layne Steger made her Diva entrance at 2:08 pm, weighing in at 6 pounds, 6 ounces, 21 inches long, dark strawberry blond hair.

Mama Kat is doing well, made it with no drugs since it all went quickly, no tearing TG. As soon as Penny was done with her first meal they were going to move them to a room for an expected two night stay before they can come home. Matt is over his head with excitement with his baby girl! Call his MIL first per his wifey, then his mom, then his dad.

Zander and Oliver are excited and wanted to go to the hospital but I'm without a car with carseat for Ollie, we'll have to wait for Penny to come home. :) I'll post photos as soon as Matt sends some over.

Called Don right away, that German/Prussian got all weepy on me. Only time he gets mushy is when it's about his daughter/sil/grandchildren!! He can't wait to come to Cali for the big move and hold/kiss the grandbabies!! He said if at all possible we're moving to be with the grandkids now that he has his VA medical insurance!!! Oh my, another move in my horizon...The life of The Schmers. lol

CONGRATULATIONS!!! It's always so wonderful to hear good news. Glad all went well. Love the name.

Congratulations to you and your family...Penelope "Penny" is such a cute name...good health and happiness to you all!!!

wonderful! So glad all went well

Congratulations to all and welcome to the world, darling Penny! Your grandma has lots of cute things made for you to wear! Tell Grandma to get those picture on the forum, we want to see you!

Congrats! Glad everything went well.

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Welcome to the world, Penny Layne!

Congrats Ruby. And Don. And of course, Kat and Matt and Oliver and Zander. Good Golly, you are gonna be one busy gal!
I'm busting my buttons with you, sweetie. Hugs all around.
Blondie

Congratulations!!! What a blessing for the entire family. She sounds like a little doll...can't wait to see pictures! So glad it went fast for your DD. Hugs, Barb

I'll bet you are just beside yourself waiting to see pictures and to hold her.

Congratulations, welcome Penny

Happy Birthday Penny!!!! and a big congrats to Grandma Ruby!!!!

Congratulations !!! Sigh a baby..... how wonderful for all of you. Take many pics.

Liz

Congratulations!!! Glad to hear Penny arrived quickly and all is well. Looking forward to seeing her pics!!

Ruby,
Congratulations!!!!
Apparently Penny arrived at about the same time that Merida did! Emily loves her!
I am so happy for you, Don, and the kids!

Love & hugs!
Cathy

Congratulations! I love the name Penelope!

Ruby, that is wonderful news. I am glad all went well. When you get your hands on her, I want you to plant a few kisses for me. I am sure Kat is glad she has finally arrived. I look forward to seeing pictures of the dear wee soul.

Congratulations all around!!

Congrats! I loovvvee her name. Yours beat mine. She's still walking around grumbling at everyone. For my sanity I hope shes not much longer.

Congratulations! Beautiful name!
As an L&D nurse, I guarantee you she made her nurse's day when she presented at 8 centimeters!
We LOVE those Drive-Bys....
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Thank you all for well wishes. Kat and Matt thank you as well.

Here's a photo of our little Penny, how do you like that bow on the cap? Isn't it just too cute!?!

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Ruby,
Congratulations!!!!
Apparently Penny arrived at about the same time that Merida did! Emily loves her!
I am so happy for you, Don, and the kids!

Love & hugs!
Cathy

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Glad that Emily likes her doll! Love, Ruby and Don

Congratulations!! She's beautiful!!

Pam in Vegas

Congratulations to all. She is a beauty indeed.

Congratulations..what a little darling! Glad everything went quickly and well...I am assuming someone has counted all ten fingers and toes...she is beautiful...hugs to all

Dear Ruby, CONGRATULATIONS.......Van Harte Gefeliciteerd met jullie kleindochter!!!!

What a beautiful little girl she is.
I wish you a wonderful time with the whole family when the baby and mom are home, and when Don gets there!
Enjoy!
I'm very happy for all of you!

Hugs,
Klasien

OK, that hat with the bow is TOOO much! She is adorable!

Happy, Happy, Happy for you all!
Cath

Awwwww - she sure is a beautiful little girl. Congratulations! Do love that bow too, that is adorable.

Hugs,

Congratulations and "Welcome to this world little beauty"
what a cute little lady.

comgrats she is beautiful

Congratulations.....she's beautiful!

Congratulations!!!! hugs and blessings to all....:)B

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a sweet baby. Is'nt it great that we are all here to welcome another quilter into the world? Have lot's of fun with you're grandbabies.

Congratulations and what a beautiful little lady. I love the bow.

What happy news! Congratulations to you and the family! I love the name Penny!

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Thank you all for well wishes. Kat and Matt thank you as well.

Here's a photo of our little Penny, how do you like that bow on the cap? Isn't it just too cute!?!

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Ok, THAT is a BEEEEUTIFUL baby! Congratulations! What joy! I LOVE her name!

What an exciting time! Congratulations!

She's beautiful Ruby!!

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ! ! ! ! ! She is adorable!! Such a perfect little face (with a very lovely hat with bow on her head).