is an uncle (and I am a granny!)

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Just wanted to share our good news. Hayley was born yesterday,

weighing 7 pounds and 5 ounces. I got to be in the OR room during

the c-section. WOW, it was a wonderful experience to say the least.

My sister flew down and made it in time - without her, I could not

have gone into the OR. 's husband was able to call in from

Iraq and be present during Hayley's birth via speaker phone. I'm

really impressed wtih this naval hospital. has been welcomed

there - even in the birthing room. Had not needed a c-

section, he could have watched Hayley being born. Bran's doctor has

a niece with Down syndrome. At one point, got bored and

wanted attention. He laid on the floor and demostrated how to

push...lol!! I'll post a picture of holding Hayley when I

get home.

My sister has been at the hospital since she arrived - she has not

left 's side - which is a good thing because developed

some type of infection and is not feeling well. I would love to be

with her myself, but my sister would have a hard time with

(not knowing his little nuances like how he gets up at 4:00).

I just can't get over the staff at this hospital. Everyone has been

so good to my daughter and granddaughter. It's hard to imagine that

many of them have been to war or are getting ready to go. I'm sure

being in the birthing floor is a welcome change from being in a

makeshift ER in the desert.