The moment you've all been waiting for...

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I promise to blog about the birth in detail later, but for now, I thought I'd give you the abridged version.

Our beautiful daughter, Avery, was born on May 3rd, 2012 at 8:55pm (FINALLY!). She weighed 6 lbs 10 oz and was 20 inches long.

Megan and Avery are both doing well and hope you enjoy the pictures (I'll post more soon!)
























Thank you for all of your love and support!

Comments

  1. AnonymousMay 4, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    So happy for you guys! Avery is beautiful and it seems she knows it already (she seems to be posing already in these pictures)! Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!!

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  2. MelMay 4, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    Definitely teared up, so happy for you, congratulations! :*)

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  3. AnonymousMay 4, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    AMAZING!!! Fabulous news! Can't wait to read all about the birth, so please she is finally here and you now have your little family. You both look so very happy and I am absolutely over the moon for you! xxx

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  4. AnonymousMay 4, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    Congrats ladies! What a blessing!

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  5. Am -N- SheMay 4, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    She's beautiful!! Congratulations!!!

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  6. AshleyMay 4, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    She's beautiful, ladies! She looks sooo tall already! Haha I bet you are in baby blissville! Congratulations and look forward to reading more from your adventure.

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  7. Miss SMay 4, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    Omg finally! Congratulations!!! She is gorgeous (and teeny!). Can't wait to hear the full version :)

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  8. AshleyMay 4, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    Congrats on Avery's arrival! She is absolutely beautiful! Glad that everyone is doing well. Can't wait to see more pictures and hear about her birth. :)

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  9. AnonymousMay 4, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    AWWW!!! She is precious! Congrats on your new family!

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  10. babymamasMay 4, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    Congrats!!!!! So glad everyone is doing well Avery is perfect. - Babymama

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  11. LBJ1987May 4, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    Congratulations Megan and Jen! Avery is absolutely precious!! I can't wait to see more pictures of her. I'm sad I didn't get to be there for the birth but I can't wait to hear about it.

    Lindsey

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  12. UnknownMay 4, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    How incredibly exciting. You all look fantastic. Enjoy every moment of it and know that you three give us all hope of being families with little ones one day! Thank you for sharing your incredible journey!

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  13. KeriMay 5, 2012 at 4:01 AM

    I am so excited for you both. I have followed this blog since you left the GLBT babycenter board and like other's I've been on pins and needles knowing it Avery could be arriving any day! Congratulations ladies and Welcome Avery!!!!

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  14. AnonymousMay 5, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    CONGRATS !!!!!
    She is beautiful =)

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  15. More Than WordsMay 6, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    What a little beauty! Congratulations on the new addition and best wishes in the weeks to come! :)

    ~ Kristin

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