Caroline Isabel
born April 8, 2011 10:53 am
7 lbs 7.7 oz
19 in long
13 in head
head full of dark hair! We love it!
Labor and delivery were actually not too bad at all. I can't complain. In fact, I received some great blessings for which I continue to feel really grateful. I suppose I'll do a longer post about the whole experience, but not today. We are home now. Recovery is going well, Caroline is a champion eater (no kidding--she would eat ALL DAY LONG if I'd let her) and loves to sleep too. 
Gwen is only interested in Caroline in small doses. When she arrived at the hospital, Eric said, "Gwen, there's your baby sister, right there!" and she said, "Yup. ....I look out the window?" as she gave only a passing glance at Caroline and bee-lined it for the curtains. :)
She asks to hold "my baby", but is ready to be all done after about a minute. She is mostly intrigued by her sister's tiny features and wants to touch her ears, nose, cheeks, hair, etc. She giggles as soon as Caroline is on her lap, though, which is really cute. She also LOVES the teaset that Caroline brought as a gift. She wants to play "Tea Party" with someone, anyone, ALL DAY LONG. Good gift, Caroline. You've found the key to winning your older sister's heart. :)
I'm packing as we speak!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! She is simply adorable! I'm so glad that everything went smoothly and she is here. Glad that Gwen loves her big sister present. She probably won't be overly interested in her sister for awhile, but they will be best friends eventually. I was surprised by how long it took for Weston and Davin to start playing together and to be buddies. Hope you are enjoying being home and snuggling your sweet new baby. :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! She's adorable.
ReplyDeleteRebecca is just now getting interested in playing with our "yiddew ba-by!" (10 mo), but Rachel doesn't really get it yet most of the time.
I'm happy for you guys! That's a great day for a birthday!! It just happens to be mine as well!! :) Good luck and enjoy you new little one!
ReplyDeleteso glad she's a great eater!!! hopefully that will go better for you this time around!
ReplyDeleteElisa you have such beautiful girls! I remember when Gwen was a newborn and I would just get lost in her gorgeous eyes. I can't wait to hold Caroline and experience the same thing! I'm sad that I'm not there to help you - but know that I'm sending prayers your way and am SO glad that Caroline is such a great eater! Hooray! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! She is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYeah, hooray! Congratulations on another cutie well-made.
ReplyDeletewonderful news! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! She's darling. I can see her big sister in her. Love the name!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Elisa! She's adorable! And I love the name!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Beautiful name and beautiful girl! Looking forward to the full story. :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats! So good that things went smoothly. I like that Caroline "brought" a gift for Gwen. Good idea...
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!! So happy for you:) She even look like Gwen.
ReplyDeletei love that we both have sweet carolines. love you!
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