Sunday, August 24, 2008

Birth Day - Aug. 20, 2008 (Part 1)

A very special day...Claire Anne French entered our lives! She's a joy to everyone and we are so thankful to finally meet her!



5:45 am...getting ready to head to the hospital
Waiting...
In labor with my wonderful long-time friend and coach, Sheila Taylor, by my side! Robb's position until he was really needed!

She's here! Born at 1:29 pm!

7 comments:

Dámaris said...

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF YOU!!!
I am very happy everything went well and that Claire is here! Can't wait to actually meet her. God bless you and guide you as you bring her up in His ways. We love you guys.
Damaris

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! Claire is beautiful. I love the pictures of the sisters. I hope you are able to get some rest in the coming days!

Cher said...

CONGRATULATIONS! She is beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Will my belly really stretch that far? I love these pictures. Thanks for sharing.

Mary Ellen said...

A huge congratulations to Mommy, Daddy, big sister and big brothers on the newest member of the family. She is beautiful and I love, love, love the name.

So happy for all of you!

Michelle Acre said...

What a little doll. How many pounds? So happy it is over and she is finally here. God Bless you and your family. When are we gonna get together? I need to evaluate you as a mother since I've never seen you in action:) hee hee. Our kids Have to meet.
Your friend,
~Michelle~

julie f said...

Thank you all for your sweet comments! Claire really is a little doll and it is so fun to have her. We are adjusting well, and I am learning the art of feeding her in my sleep (purely survival!).

To answer your questions (so sorry I forgot the stats), she was 8 lbs. 9 oz. 20 1/2 inches long. She has not yet gained to her birth weight, so we are working on that. She is very, very sleepy most of the time!

Amy, my tummy was HUGE! I had never been so big, and had never gotten stretch marks, until this time. So, no, I don't think your tummy will get that big!! So excited for you!

Michelle, I so would love to get together! We really need to do it before our kids are grown!

gotta go...someone's hollerin'!