Last week our sweet Margot Julia joined us! She is the tiniest little peanut – just barely six pounds – but we can already tell that she’ll be just as fiery and independent as her big sisters! :)
It wasn’t nearly the dramatic birth story that Evie had, but Margot came just as fast! I went in for my 38 week appointment on the morning of the 14th and found out that the baby had flipped and was breech again! It was hugely disappointing for me. I had worked so hard to get her to turn three or four different times – it looked like she just preferred to be head up for some reason. I had gotten more comfortable with the idea of a c-section (whatever it takes to get them here safe, right?), but I still wanted to try to avoid surgery if possible since I had been able to with my other births.
The last couple of visits, the umbilical cord had been wrapped around Margot’s head, but this time the cord was out of the way and my doctor wanted to turn her. He scheduled a version procedure at the hospital for that same afternoon, which is where they try to manually turn the baby. It is about as uncomfortable as it sounds. After almost an hour of digging into my belly (which is bruise central now), my doctor finally got Margot to turn head down. We talked and talked about our options and we decided to break my water and get her delivered before she could flip again. It was a hard decision, because I don’t really love the idea of an induction, but I really didn’t want a c-section if it could be avoided.
Just a few short hours after my water broke, tiny, perfect Margot joined us. I feel like I got so much insight into what happened with Evie’s labor this time. I learned just how fast my body goes through transition – I went from 4cm to a birthed baby in about 30 minutes! That half hour is insanely intense, but also kind of great that the really hard part is over so quickly, right?
We have the most serious perma heart eyes for Margot. I have a feeling this kid will never learn to crawl or walk – she is being held for about 23 hours a day! We just can’t get enough of her. I pretty much just want to stare at her for the rest of my life.
I’m easing my way back into work (slowly) and have a goal to post here a couple times a week. And of course I’ll be on Instagram and Pinterest every day. As always, thank you, thank you, thank you for all the support and well-wishes about Margot. I really love and appreciate you guys. It has been amazing to get to share my life with you all for the past seven years and feel you cheering me on every step of the way. xoxoxo
She is a beautiful baby! Congrats and good luck with trying to slow down to regular human speed. :)
Congratulations to you and your family!
Congratulations! A truly beautiful baby. Enjoy this special newborn time. Thanks for sharing.
Congratulations! She is beautiful and I love her name. So glad everything went well (and fast!) and that you are all ok.
I was so happy when she popped up on your Instagram feed. Congratulations to you all, and thanks for sharing those sweet pictures! (I too birth in a matter of minutes, and it is INTENSE). Glad you are all well. :)
Congratulations, she's so cute!
Hello beautiful Margot! So glad you and the babe are healthy and safe.
Congrats to you and your family! I've been waiting for this post since the day you posted her picture on Instagram. Margot is one of my favorite names too!
Congratulations on beautiful Margot, and see you here soon-but-not-too-soon!
Congratulations! She is just so beautiful :)
She is beyond beautiful, just like her sisters. I am one of four girls and it is just the best! So thrilled she is here!!
So glad you're both safe and happy. She looks just beautiful and Margot is a wonderful name. Best wishes to the whole family from London!
Aw praise God! Congratulations on a good delivery! She's beautiful.
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Congrats!! She is beautiful, has a great name and you look great too! Enjoy!
Welcome to the world little Margot…you are as beautiful as your sisters and your Mama and what a fun exciting wild colorful ride you have ahead! We are honored to make your acquaintance !!! Blessing to the whole family…xo
like all the many who say "i never post comments on blogs" — i am sorta in that category, BUT WHO COULD RESIST ! with all the LOVE coming forth from your family — i had to reach back and express … you are truly blessed and from where i sit — so deserving of everything. I love what i know about you … when i read your blog i feel peaceful and calm — now how about that ?! May God continue to always watch over you and your beautiful family.
Great job Momma! What a beautiful addition to your precious family. Thank you for sharing the pics are just too cute.
Congratulations Jenny & family!! Margot is a beauty!!!
Sounds like we labor very similarly – it's the way to go, as far as I'm concerned! So happy for your beautiful family! Margot is a perfect little angel! Congratulations!
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Congratulations! Margot is beautiful and all of your family pictures are so sweet. You look as if you are going to a dinner party, not leaving the hospital after giving birth! This is making me want to have a second baby ASAP! There is nothing like a sweet baby to make my day. Thanks for sharing with us.
Margot is a beauty! I am so happy for you. My daughter was 5 lbs. 8 1/2 oz. Don't they feel like a little china doll?! Take it easy and enjoy this time. It will go much too quickly!
Congratulations! That is the name of my first born except we spell it Margaux. Love it!
Congratulations. Really happy for you Jenn. Love Kyla
So beautiful…God bless your sweet girl!
Congratulations! Margot is beautiful!!
ps. Versions are not fun, but I'm so glad it was successful for you and
Congrats, Jenny! I had to gasp when I read her name. I have an Evangeline and a Margaux. Pretty close to your Evie and Margot. Ha! Best wishes!
What an absolute Doll!!!!
Congratulations! I'm so happy that all went well. She's such a beautiful baby – I know the whole family will have a great time with her!
You're the best. Your baby is beautiful. Your family is beautiful. We are all so, so happy for you!
Margot is so beautiful and sweet. So glad all went well for the safe delivery of your daughter. Our son's older children really love on their youngest as well—and they're still doing so 20 months later! Take it as easy as you can while you can…..thanks for the pictures and your delightful and inspiring blog which I enjoy each day.
The little princess is so cute baby! I am very happy for you and your family. Receive my kind regards and best wishes!
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Congratulations…I love the name Margot. Classic yet modern. Well done all around.
What a beautiful baby!
I hope you enjoy every sweet moment of babytime! Congratulations from this mother-of-all-girls-reader in South Carolina. :)
Congratulations! You both look beautiful.
She's so sweet! Congratulations! Love her name. I hope you're getting some rest.
Yay! She is beautiful. Congrats to you and your family, Jenny!
Really adorable!!!
Congratulations, I think this is definitely your best DIY of the year ♥
I wish all the best to your family!
I've just started reading your blog and love it!!!Congrats on your sweet Margot!! She is absolutely beautiful!! I have a little 4 mo old and have been binge reading your posts when nursing :).Your DIY section is incredible! (I have a blog and wonder if I could share yours on it. Id share a little about you , with some pics from your blog and links to each of them.)
Thank you, and keep up the amazing work-I love seeing it!
She's an angel. Congratulations to you and your family!
Precious! Just precious.
Congratulations! What a beautiful little sweetie.
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Sweeeeeet little peanut!!! And you look beautiful!!!
Happy, Happy for you and your family!!! She's so beautiful and with a beautiful name. I wish you the best and a great recovery1 Enjoy!!!!
Congratulation for your beautiful baby girl!!!
Congrats Mama!
What a great addition to your nest!
Congratulations! I also went swiftly through transition with the births of my three. I think it must be like what an astronaught experiences when re-entering our atmosphere.
Wow, I hope my labor goes that fast! I bet it was disappointing after all your hard work getting her to turn, but I'm glad all went well. She is so beautiful!! I'm 38 weeks tomorrow and can't wait to hold my little girl, so I'm right there with ya!