That's because Anna Grace "Gracie" joined us on August 25th. She weighed 6 lbs 11 oz and was 18.5 inches long. After some major contractions and progressing labor on Monday morning, mom took me to doctor who sent me on to the hospital, where the awesome doctors and nurses delivered Gracie via c-section less than two hours after arrival. Although it's a small hospital, I couldn't have asked for better care than we had here.
Here are a few pictures of D-Day and the following hospital stay. More pictures of weeks two and three coming soon...
Going in...clearly the drugs are working. Can't feel a thing. The crazy part about a c-section is that James and I discussed the Cards/Red Sox World Series with the doc and anesthesiologist while they delivered our baby.
Anna Grace with her daddy in the OR
It was so nice to get to bring her back to our room with us after delivery--safe and healthy.
Gracie's first bath
The big introduction. You'll see a Little People bus at Abby's feet. It was Gracie's gift to her (or peace offering or whatever). She liked it, but wasn't sure about the little bundle that was occupying her place on daddy's lap.
There's room for two...I guess.
Gramma and Gracie
By day 2, Abby would at least point and look at Gracie. It would be another few days before she would actually touch her.
First family picture(s)
Big yawn...
All dressed up to go home!
Going home...
(If this picture looks familiar, it's because the baby on the right was Abby, almost 18 months ago to the day!)
Welcome Home!
Abby is just realizing we actually brought the baby home.
Abby was glad to see Daddy and all ready to play ball again.
Gracie seemed glad to be home...
...and so was I. We are very thankful for a healthy baby girl and she has been a delight so far. Hope to post more pictures soon, between feeding, changing, and occasionally sleeping.
6 comments:
Yeah!! So happy to see your post of the new baby girl and your growing-up little Abby! What cuties!! Congratulations to all the Goodmans!
love, Ian and Henry's Gran
Glad to see the pics, and glad to see all are doing well! I was excited to hear your news a few weeks ago, and am thrilled to see the pics. I'm sure the day will come when your two little girls will be inseparable and love each other more than you can imagine. We experienced the same when Elizabeth came home, and now, they are two peas in a pod. All of our best wishes and blessings!!
Yeah for pictures! Gracie is so cute! I can't wait to meet her!
So glad it is going well. Thanks so much for your phone call. We miss you guys and can't wait till Christmas!! Keep the pictures coming when you have a break!
Ash
Of course I have to blow up every single picture and I love the coffee mug flanked by Mountain Dew next to James at the hospital. You guys can sleep in 2009!!
Thanks for the pictures, your daughters are adorable.
What a precious little girl! I can't believe how much those sisters look alike! :) Congratulations!! We celebrate this adoreable addition to your family!
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