Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Katharine Mercy Schwartz

On Thursday, November 20 we had a precious addition to our family. Kate decided she was not going to wait until my due date, or even my induction date to make her appearance. At 5:00 p.m. my contractions started fast and strong, by 5:30 we were rushing to the hospital and at 8:43 she was here. Impatient little thing isn't she?

Just arrived!

Slightly proud Papa!

We don't make boys, and we don't make little! 8 lbs, 6 oz-A tie for our "smallest".

This is what euphoria looks like! (post delivery obviously!)

Mama and Kate.

Maddie and Kate.

Megan and Kate.

Brianna and Kate.

Alyssa wasn't too sure what she thought about this new baby and about the fact that Mom was in a bed in the hospital. At first she just stayed by me.

But with a little coaxing she warmed up pretty quickly. :o)

Isn't she precious?

I mean really precious?

We just adore her!

Ready to come home!

In general Kate has been a very good baby. She is eating well and sleeps most of the time of course. She had her days and nights really mixed up at first but seems to be quickly figuring that out. And best of all she seems to be perfectly healthy. We will be doing an ultrasound on her kidneys in January just to check on things, but the length of time before we need to have it done definitely says something about how not concerned about it her pediatrician is. We are so thankful.

Kate is a beautiful baby and we love her so much. We are so greatful that God has blessed us with yet another perfect, little lady.

2 comments:

Tamera said...

I absolutely love Kate's name! What a delightful family.

Unknown said...

She is absolutely beautiful! Can't wait to come back and see her (Dec 21 or thereabouts). Glad to hear everyone's doing well :-)
-Meg