She's here!

After Amy's labor didn't progress as consistently and quickly as the doctors had hoped, we got suited up for surgery.

Madeline Grace arrived last night (May 23) at 6:07pm via c-section. She weighed in at 7 lbs 9 oz and measured 21.5 in long.

Amy is doing great, all things considered. Madeline spent a good portion of today figuring out what feeding is all about. Josh has been busy playing proud papa and getting the Bartel grandparents settled in (they flew in this morning -- great timing!). We're hoping to head home sometime in the next couple of days.