Diana Margaret Ogden

Diana Margaret Ogden was born at 3:53 a.m. today.

Weight: 8 pounds 7 ounces

Length: 21 1/2 inches

Sam (my wife) decided she wanted to have a home birth this time . . . and she did it!

Mother and baby are doing great.

I'm doing great, too. 😁

Sam's sisters (Taylor and Kate) alternated staying the nights this week with Sam. Friday night was Margaret's (my mother-in-law's) turn. Baby Diana decided to wait for her namesake to arrive at our home, and then she made her appearance. Fitting.

A big THANK YOU to everyone who helped Sam along the way.

We are very grateful for the following midwives, who helped bring little Diana into the world:
Amanda Counter (primary midwife)
Amanda Mauch (senior midwife student)
Stephanie Preston (senior midwife student)

I went to work early this morning. When I returned at 6:00 a.m. (east coast time) I noticed a missed call from Sam. I knew Sam wouldn't be calling me at 4:00 a.m. Utah time to chitchat. Lo and behold, a daughter was born. I get to fly home this afternoon to spend some quality time with my beautiful family.

Sledding on grass . . . and other fun activities

 Douglas wanted to make a cactus after we returned from our Arizona trip.

We love these two little people.

 Douglas's driveway art

 Playing dress-up

Well, at least Douglas's forehead will be able to sleep without being bothered by the light.

Who needs snow to sled? It's a better workout without the snow.

Douglas and Penny helped Mom make a cake.

Denali, Penny, and Douglas playing Sorry with Granny Ogden.

Douglas and Penny at the park.

I love her cute little laugh.