I am so pleased to announce the birth of our littlest girl, Mary! She arrived this morning at 1:39AM, tipping the scales at 8lbs, 10oz (a family record). She's 21 inches long not counting her eyelashes (you can actually hear them moving when she blinks).
Jennifer was incredibly strong throughout the labor and delivery. The miracle of childbirth is hard to believe, even when one witnesses it firsthand. The miracle was not so much in the improbability of the birth itself; it was more the transformation that occurred in Jennifer immediately after the baby was born. The mask of anguish, terror, and determination which bore little resemblance to the woman I thought I knew melted away to reveal a peaceful, joyous, and contented person I recognized as my Jenny. She and baby are sleeping the day away at the hospital.
The Big Three and I dropped in to meet their sister earlier this afternoon. I've included a few pics of that visit.
More later... I gotta take a nap.
Papa
7 comments:
Congrats dude. They are all so cute.
Love ya,
Spice
Jeff,
Congratulations! She is beautiful, and she and our little Birgita could be buddies, if only we lived a little closer.
Send me any parental advice you would like...we are learning daily!
Sleep, sleep!
Jeff,
Everyone looks great. Surprisingly, at least to me, even you do.
We are so happy for you and Jennifer. Can't wait to meet Mary.
xoxoxoxox
Luv and laffs,
Heather Thomas
Congrats!!! You guys look great. Hope all is well.
Clay
Congrats to all of you!!! She is beautiful. Nice job once again! Pencil me in to babysit as soon as you grown-ups can sneek away.
We love you & God Bless you All!
Michelle, Jennifer & Casey Jentzsch
We are so excited to have a new neighbor! She is so cute and I swear she must have come from "Livi-Land" LOL Can't wait to meet her in person, and finally be able to run around with Jenn, again!
Love Always,
The Poulos Family
Hey you guys, congratulations on the new baby. If you guys need me to baby sit, call any time. I can't wait to see her in person, but in the pictures she is so cute. Love ya
Love,
Jeannie
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