Lyla Grace arrives!

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At 11:29 pm on November 22nd, 2008…weighing in at a rock solid 7 lbs, 8 ounces and measuring 20 inches long…Lyla Grace finally arrived after making her mother push for almost 3 hours.

I’ll post all about the delivery and the events that led up to it, but right now I’ve uploaded some pictures to Facebook that are available for your enjoyment.

Click here for the photo album!

23 Responses

  1. Marlayna  •  November 23, 2008 @2:30 pm

    OH MY GOODNESS MIKE! Courtney's response was “oh mom, she is beautiful, just the beautifulest.” Last night when we were waiting for the call from Aunt Karen, John and I were talking and Courtney was listening in, just you wait for those ears that don't miss a beat, and she was so excited to have a baby cousin. CONGRATULATIONS!

  2. Kory  •  November 23, 2008 @2:39 pm

    Congratulations!!! Tracy, Brenden and I are so excited for you guys! Look forward to seeing more pics soon!

  3. Cristi Zbella  •  November 23, 2008 @3:37 pm

    Oh, wow! Perfect size! She is very beautiful — really!~ not all squishy! LOL. Congratulations! I can't believe I have to wait an entire WEEK to talk to Grandma Gisela at work — wow! She's a Grandma! :-D

  4. Cristi Zbella  •  November 23, 2008 @3:42 pm

    Oh, wow! I jus viewed all the photos — you're so fast! Looks like she's got a set of healthy lungs & vocal cords on her!

  5. Mike Olbinski  •  November 23, 2008 @4:05 pm

    Hey christi…grandma gisela is here and holding her granddaughter!

  6. Cristi Zbella  •  November 23, 2008 @8:29 pm

    LOL - oh, I know Gisela is probably in tears, overwhelmed with happiness! Is Jina staying overnight in the hospital? Can't wait to see more pictures! Thanks for posting (and SO QUICKLY!).

  7. Lillie Ammann  •  November 24, 2008 @12:36 am

    Congratulations, Mike and Jina on a beautiful baby!

  8. sun security  •  November 24, 2008 @4:26 am

    Congrats!! On the 30th of this month my baby girl who as 7 pounds 7 seven ounces when born will be 18. They do grow up so fast so enjoy your time with her.

  9. Kate  •  November 24, 2008 @7:28 am

    I watched Facebook like the greatest movie was unfolding…it was fantastic! I am SO excited for the both of you…

  10. Jason A Clark  •  November 24, 2008 @7:31 am

    Congratulations! Man, it seemed like this day would never come…probably more so for you than me, but still….congrats!

  11. Cathy Price  •  November 24, 2008 @9:48 am

    Jina (and Mike, even though I don't know you - I work with Jina),
    CONGRATS!!!! She is absolutely beautiful - even her skin tone is perfect! Great job Momma — and Daddy! I'm so thrilled for you both! Take care!
    Love, Cathy

  12. Amy Stuart  •  November 24, 2008 @10:22 am

    What a beauty, Mike! I tell you, my reaction to 3 hours of pushing was: YIKES! You should get Jina a really nice present for that one. Glad to hear you're all doing well!

    Amy

  13. adamczar  •  November 25, 2008 @1:39 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS! :) I'm so happy for you both.

  14. Heather Carnes  •  November 25, 2008 @4:05 pm

    Wow Congratulations!!!! What a blessing!! That little girl of yours looks perfect! Enjoy the experience of loving someone so much with such an awesome different feeling of love!

  15. Mike Olbinski  •  November 26, 2008 @1:22 pm

    That's awesome and thank you!

  16. Mike Olbinski  •  November 26, 2008 @1:22 pm

    Thank you Kory!

  17. Mike Olbinski  •  November 26, 2008 @1:22 pm

    Thanks Lillie :)

  18. Mike Olbinski  •  November 26, 2008 @1:22 pm

    Kathy was doing the same thing, I should have posted more updates :)

  19. Mike Olbinski  •  November 26, 2008 @1:23 pm

    Nah, I think you were probably more eager than me :)

  20. Mike Olbinski  •  November 26, 2008 @1:23 pm

    Thank you Cathy!

  21. Mike Olbinski  •  November 26, 2008 @1:23 pm

    She got some flowers today :)

  22. Mike Olbinski  •  November 26, 2008 @1:23 pm

    Thanks Heather!

  23. Mike Olbinski  •  November 26, 2008 @1:39 pm

    Thank you Adam!

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