out of the hospital!

Mission accomplished- we all got out of the hospital early (yesterday). We had a followup appointment with the Pediatrician this morning to make sure Madeleine isn't getting too jaundiced, and that went well. Now if we could all just get some sleep!!

Naptime

Its kind of a dark and low resolution picture taken from the phone, but she's still cute!

Oh, and I think we have a middle name: Madeleine Rose. We had 2 other close contenders that were winning last night, but this morning when we had to fill out the paperwork, Rose won. Is it because everyone complements her on her pink rosebud lips? Is it because she was born in the City of Roses? Or is it just a pretty name? Regardless, we hope she likes it!

Breastfeeding

Today we will try for better quality breastfeeding. Its nice to have helpful nurses and lactation consultants, but I've been reading books about it too. I found this picture particularly helpful....

Sunny Day

It was a sunny warm day today for Madeleine's 1 day old birthday party. After 9 months in the dark, she likes napping in the sun!

Baby Makes 3!

4/18 @ 7:08 pm: Madeleine joined us a few days early by an unscheduled (but not emergency) C-section. All is well with Mom and Baby, both of whom are sleeping contentedly right now.

According to the OB nurses, Ms Madeleine is the cutest baby in the nursery! While I'm sure they tell every new parent the same thing, I'm also pretty sure its only true for our little girl!

I'll try to get some more pictures up here soon...

37 weeks

Spring is baby time! The weather is getting nice (70s today), flowers and trees are in bloom, and the baby is still getting bigger. And bigger. And bigger.

End of Winter

The winter is over, as indicated by the daphne flowering and smelling wonderful in the front yard.
Actually, this picture was taken 4 weeks ago and while these flowers have faded, they are replaced by blooming daffodils and cherry blossoms bursting open.

Foot

34 weeks. Her right foot is now 6cm(!), and altogether she weighs over 5 pounds. Babies grow so quickly!

Cake

Aha, and you thought it was time for another baby picture? Well baby isn't the only thing Gretel is working on... check out this delicious pineapple upside down cake. I don't get why it has to be upside down, because it turns out to be straight up yummy!

Baby's first visit from Aunt Liz

31 weeks pregnant and Baby, Momma, and Aunt Liz hiked 1700 feet up to the top of Angel's Rest for a view of the gorge.