Hello MELINA!

Melina Ann Tolpolar arrived on August 23rd, 2010 at 8:51pm. She weighed 7lb 8oz and was 20 inches long. pretty calm and was happy to be placed on mommy right upon arrival. I was immediately in LOVE!

Fortunately, we had the GENIUS idea to let my mom know that the baby was probably coming that day (which was 6 days early), so she was able to change her flight plans and arrived in LA at about 1am, just 4 hours after Melina's birth.

Between the hospital staff, our Doula (Lyssa), and of course, Cassio and my mom, everything was great before, during , and after the delivery.

Cassio and I had a great experience overall and enjoyed the process as much as possible.

Here are a few early picture from that night....more pictures to come soon.

Grandma Pattie xoxoxoxoxox