Good Morning!

Visit from Oma and Aunt Angela

Annette's mother and sister came to visit this week. It was Rachel's first chance to meet her aunt in person. Here are a few pictures from their time here:

Rachel trying out her tummy time mat that Dana and Richard sent

Rachel and her Mommy

Smiley Girl

Rachel and Tante Angela

In her new bath robe

Rachel and Oma

Birth Announcement

Rachel finally got a birth announcement!

This will be mailed out to friends and family who don't have computers (if you are reading this and really want a paper copy, email us!)

Rachel - 11 days old

Rachel has been doing great. She visited the pediatrician on Wednesday and got a good report. She is about back to her birth weight and is gaining 1-2 ounces every day.

Packing on the ounces is hard work, so she still sleeps most of the time. Her favorite sleeping pose is arms up, crossed legs. This is actually how she looked in her very first (ultrasound) pictures.



Rachel goes outside a few minutes a day so she can make some vitamin D.

Grandma Kathy came to see Rachel and we had a great visit. Also there has been a cold front so we were able to enjoy some time more outside in the 75 degree weather.

The Many Faces of Rachel

Rachel is contemplating a career in Hollywood. At only 4 days she has already nailed a variety of facial expressions:

Content

SCREAMING MAD!

Stubborn

Headache

Quizzical

Lethargic

Disgusted

Incredulous

Coy

Inebriated

Cautious

More inebriated?

Pensive

Apathetic

Hungry

Annoyed

Rachel - One Day Old

Rachel is still adjusting to life on the outside - for most of the time this means getting a lot of sleep. She has a comfortable hat knitted by her aunt Angela.



Rachel and Mommy, who is recovering well



Lots of people came to see Rachel... she slept through most of the visits though.


Rachel slept in Grand Dave's arms:


Then she slept in Mimi's arms:


Then she slept in her grandmother's arms:


Then Steve and Kim came for a visit:



In the afternoon Rachel woke up for a little while to meet her Oma



And her Opa


Rachel awake and looking at the camera


About time for another nap

Rachel Catrina

We are pleased to introduce Rachel Catrina!

Born May 6 2009, 5:12pm

7 pounds 12 ounces
20.25 inches



Minutes after delivery, alert and wondering what just happened



First bath



Rachel and daddy



Tired after a big day!

Update from the Hospital

At Annette's weekly appointment, the Dr. decided it was time for the baby to come. We checked in to the hospital at 7:30PM last night and the Dr. started the induction process.

Everything is going OK so far. Annette felt a bit of pain from the contractions, but after getting an epidural she is getting a some rest.

Look for more updates soon!