Here is our brand new little “Peanut,” born Monday afternoon and weighing 8 pounds, 9 ounces.
We called my parents who had our other three children to let them know it was almost time. The doctor arrived and I had to push a whole two times before our precious Peanut was delivered by a student under the careful supervision of my obstetrician.
On the phone, my little Baby Bear (far left) announced excitedly, “Oh, mommy! I can’t wait to see the newborn baby!” He is infatuated with her and just stares at her continually.
Mouse, in the yellow shirt, decided she didn’t like the name. She informed us that she will just call her “Kate.” Or by her middle name. She is coming around, however, and is taking on the role of big sister (again) very well.
Bug, in her beloved tutu, was not quite sure what to make of the baby. Or, rather, we weren’t quite sure what to make of her reaction. She was curious, but seemed fearful. We weren’t sure whether she was afraid of the baby or for the baby. She wouldn’t come close, but every time Bear reached out to touch her, Bug would point and shout, “No! Nice!” The first time she came up for a closer look, Peanut began to fuss and Bug backed away quickly, looking quite concerned. Now, she can’t take her eyes off her baby sister and wants to pet her continually.
After labor, I was nauseated, began vomiting and had to have an injection before I finally was moved over to the postpartum room where I slept through our first visit with my parents and children. I did not get to hold the baby as much as I would have liked in the beginning because of the dizziness and nausea. Once that cleared up, however, she got to snuggle right up. She is a most content little bundle.
Even if she does not like baths.
Due to some initial concerns, Peanut had to have a few tests. Everything was completely normal, and she enjoyed stretching out under the heat lamp.
I can’t quite believe how different each of my children are…even from birth. Each is a special creation. Now I’m going to stop gawking at the pictures of this tiny miracle and go stare at my real live one, even though she is sound asleep.
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She is gorgeous! Mazal Tov! May she be forever a joy and a comfort to you all! Thank you for sharing her with us. I am glad to hear everyone is doing well. (Now get some rest!)
When I saw the title of your submission to the CoFL, I had to come straight over.
What a beautiful baby girl! You are so blessed to have such wonderful children! Congratulations!
Congratulations. Get some rest. And we’ll see you on the loop.
Lisa
Dana,
Thanks for sharing pictures of your new little one! She is gorgeous ~ and so alert. She looks ready to take on the whole world… just as soon as she can walk and talk.
Congratulations Dana & God Bless you all! She is just lovely. Glad to hear you are all doing well. Thanks for updating & the beautiful pictures! Blessings, Michele
Beautiful. Love the picture of the kids checking her out. The tutu crowns the whole party.
It’s nice to see pure happiness.
Congratulations! What a lively, lovely little girl - what big and alert eyes she has! I bet that one will be a handful.
Dana;
Congratulations from all of us at The Shack. We’re so glad to hear that all went well and mom and baby are healthy.
JM24
CONGRATS!!!!! She is just adorable!
Yea Dana! She is so beautiful. Thanks for taking time to share your good news.
Congratulations Dana! Your little “peanut” is adorable. My daughter said incredulously, “They named the baby Peanut?????”
Kim (from BPA loop)
Dana,
Congratulations! Recover quickly . . . I have some questions for the BP group and I specifically want your take on my ponderings. Lori
Dana,
She is beautiful! Give her a snuggle for me. I am so happy that everything went well! Congratulations!
Melisa
How adorable! Thank you for taking the time to post pictures.
Congratulations Dana - she is beautiful!!
Congratulations. Good to read that things are going well.
She is really lovely! Many congrats! Now…try to rest a little!
So cute! Congratulations!
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
Congratulations! What a precious little girl.
Thank you, everyone, for your very kind comments.
Lori, if you read this, I’m only sort of following online discussions at the moment. I’ll see if I can find your email, but I’d be happy to attempt to offer my thoughts if I know which posts to look for!
She is so beautiful. Tebrikler! (Turkish congrats)
Congratulations, Dana. She is gorgeous! You are highly blessed.
Congratulations, Dana!!!
Congratulations!! I agree that each child is so different and precious.’
Congratulations! Just surfing through — new to TTLB and am wondering how to categorize my blog? Could you email me…whenever?
graftedb@yahoo.com
Thanks. Get some shut-eye.
Congrats, Congrats, Congrats!!!
My Little Raspberry Pixie Muffin is now officially 2 weeks old and has no official name yet!!!
I have been fawning over her and cherishing every moment, drinking her in, thanking God for this beautiful little girl I just don’t deserve, but am so blessed to have.
Take your time, dear, and take her in. I am loving watching my Littles take her in, too. How precious!!
Rest up… relax and take care of the babes!!
Blessings!
-Jacque
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DigitalRich
Oh Yay, Congratulations! She is absolutely beautiful. I’m so glad to hear that all is well.
Congrats Dana. Gosh, newborns are just so scrumptious!
Thank you, everyone! She is a precious little one…She is awake and “playful” for a little over an hour every morning and evening. Time dominated by her siblings. Although I sometimes wish I could play with her a little more at this time, I love watching her siblings fawn over her!
Jacque…will you be announcing the name when you find one? Or at least that you have one?
Belated congratulations! What beautiful bright eyes!
What a beautiful little girl! You must be very proud of her. Just came across to say a big Hello from England. I will be submitting a post to your Education Carnival. Hope it goes well for you.
Thanks, Naomi! And I look forward to your submission!
Yes, we are quite proud of her. She’s a good baby…cries when she needs something and doesn’t when she doesn’t.
What more could we ask for?
Congratulations!!!