Recap - Our baby surprise

Mentally and physically I was ready. Our hospital bags were packed and the nursery had been set up for months. But we still had 12 days to go. So Saturday, we had a fun coed shower where we ate lots of Mediterranean food and played Guitar Hero and Rock Band late into the night.

And as if our lives weren't complicated enough, Baby Daddy and I decided to redo our bathroom before Alexa's arrival. So Sunday afternoon I waddled around Home Depot choosing tile and bath fixtures. But Alexa had other plans. At 6 a.m. Monday, Baby Daddy was driving me to the hospital, while I tried my darndest to convince him that my water hadn't broken. I was wrong.

Like a true princess, Alexa came into the world with a full supporting cast.

Baby Daddy and Fairy God Mother Sally were my labor coaches. Sally drove 3 hours to be with us after she got the call. They were phenomenal!
Aunt Gokben kept everyone fed .
Not even a flat tire on her way to the hospital could keep Aunt Arlene away.
Aunt Emily kept Alexa's fans updated on the blog
Aunt Sheron brought the good stuff.

Of course, we can't forget all our doctors and nurses who cared for us during 12 hours of labor.