Baby Maryn~

Our sweet neighbors put up a sign for us~

Our baby girl was to arrive on or around March 30, but she surprised us with her presence on March 14 at 1:52 a.m.  To say we weren't quite ready would be an understatement.  Little Maryn decided to arrive the Saturday before spring break!  It was quick and a whirlwind, and she was absolutely perfect!

Maryn Grace Darby

Maryn weighed 6 pounds 3 ounces, and she was 18.75 inches long.  She was our most petite baby, but she was a trooper from the beginning.

 We were incredibly blessed by our neighbor and work villages who helped us throughout the week and really rallied around us to support our family in the transition.  I'm certain I have never felt more loved than I did the week after we had Maryn.  It is indescribable all of the generosity that was poured out to our family in the few weeks after her birth.  Our blessings are many, and we are loving this sweet little person God put in our care.

She is now 5 weeks old, and I feel like I have a handle on my life again. Rowan and Isla adore little Maryn, and they are both tremendous helpers!

Here are a few pictures from her early days~

So tiny and so amazing~

Rowan, Isla, and Maryn

So precious holding her for the first time~

Proud big sister~

She loves her Maryn~

Grandpa meeting the little girl~

Grandma came too~

Going home at 32 hours old~

Grammy came to cuddle~

Poppy too!

Our sweet neighbor, Sheri!

Maryn has been so alert from the beginning~

She loves to be held~

Aunt Reesa came too~

We've got a routine down now, and I am thoroughly enjoying our quiet days at home.  There is nothing more innocent and sweet than a newborn, and I feel blessed to experience this joy again!