I’m a fan of firsts. I just love the excitement they bring! Your first sleepover away from your parents, first kiss, first time in a new place, first bite…all of these things stir up anticipation and exhilaration. I am excited to announce that we have a first on the Slice of Life Story Challenge! My best friend and fellow slicer, Shaggers, who’s been a part of the SOLSC since 2012, has had her baby girl!!! You may have noticed Shaggers’ posts drop off on March 9th, and this is why. Her adorable baby decided to make her debut a month early and surprise her mommy and daddy!
Shaggers had a false alarm on March 9th, when she thought her water was leaking. She was told to stay on bed rest to confirm that it was, but the next day, baby girl was ready to come out. Then, 30+ hours of labor and a c-section later, baby girl entered this big wonderful world, on March 11, 2016!
Look how happy daddy is to be holding his sweet daughter right after she was born! Melts my heart!! Daddy, AKA Jeezy, was a part of last year’s SOL Challenge, too! 🙂
Marlowe Ponderosa is absolutely PERFECT! She weighed in at 5.8 pounds- not too shabby for a month early! She has her momma’s nose and a full head of fuzzy blonde hair. Mommy and baby are both happy and healthy. Marlowe’s favorite things include snuggling up with mommy, getting smoochies from daddy, eating (a lot!), pooping, and sleeping all day. She likes to party at night and keep her mommy up!
Shaggers is healing quickly, but is understandably sore. I’ve shared all the comments I’ve received from fellow slicers, and she’s very touched by your care and concern. I’m sure in the future, we will get to read more about Shagger’s adventures into mommyhood, and learn more about this precious little girl, Marlowe.
I’m not set to visit them until July, but I’m dying to hold her! I’m looking forward to my first baby Facetime when they get out of the hospital on Monday, but I’m surviving now on What’s App messages and pictures. Auntie Ennif loves you already Marlowe! 🙂
my heart is happiest when i travel. read. write. connect. 
Congratulations to mom, dad and auntie! What a celebration!!
It certainly is!
Simply beautiful and so touching… thank you so much for sharing
Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Love that you posted this for her. It’s like she’s still participating. What a great way to celebrate her and her new baby girl!
I’m so glad all is well in Hong Kong! What a bundle of sweetness! Congrats Shaggers and Jeezy! Thank you for posting and sharing pictures. What fun you will have in July.
I can’t wait!!
Absolutely precious! Congratulations to all; and enjoy cuddling with that little doll when you get to meet her in person.
Oh, believe me, I will!
I can’t wait!!
Hooray. She is a real cutie and I love the hair. Does being born during SOL mean you are destined to be a writer?
Oh I think so!!!
Beautiful baby, happy parents – this is a wonderful Sunday a.m. read!
Oh, the perfect Slice–new fuzzy-headed baby news! Thanks for sharing the blessed event with us. 🙂
Congratulations to your friend! What a beautiful head of hair! (Says the mom whose babies were all perfectly bald.)
Congratulations to all! Marlowe is beautiful!
Congratulations to your friend! Your post is full of so much joy! My baby came 3 weeks early last spring, so I know how she feels!
What a joyful, downy, little bundle Marlowe is! Thank you for sharing the good news and congrats to the new family.
Marlowe is so sweet! What a great birth weight for being a month early.
Thanks for sharing this wonderful news with us. This made my month!
Marlowe is so cute!! I can’t wait to meet her in person. FaceTime isn’t good enough!!