Introducing

Camilla Elizabeth

February 28, 2012
2:01 pm
8 lbs
19 1/2 in. long

A sleeping baby

Is there anything sweeter?

Henry lost a tooth

A few days ago Henry reported a problem. "There's something wrong with my teeth. This one won't stay where it's supposed to." He wasn't pleased with the news that this was normal and expected.He got used to the idea and did some wiggling of the tooth and today at lunch the tooth came out.

Camilla : One week old

And what a week it has been. We were prepared for being tired and having things a little out of the ordinary, but were surprised by some extra challenges. On Thursday Penny, Helena, and Henry go the stomach flu. Mark spent a lot of time comforting sick kids and cleaning up. On Friday they felt better but still weak so we rested and watched a movie and made our way through 2 liters of ginger ale. Saturday and Sunday morning were spent recovering and taking some extra naps as well. Sunday night Henry and Helena threw up again. Mark got sick on Monday and Nora joined the rest of them Tuesday. We've done our best to keep the baby away from the kids and she has remained healthy so far.
She sleeps about as well as you would expect a newborn to, with her longer stretches during the day and eating most of the night. The last night or two has been a bit better, for which I am grateful.
We look forward to really enjoying our new one once everyone is back to normal.

We're home

Fun and crazy times ahead.

Holding the baby

The kids came back to the hospital Wednesday morning to visit and hold the baby.

She's here

Finally. Six days past her due date, just like her dad, and sharing his birthday. We just love her.