Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Katarina is Here!

Katie was born on October 10th a little after 5:00 pm. She weighed 6 lbs. 13 oz. and was 21 in. long. She also was three weeks early. Virginia went in for her weekly check-up in Stayton on that Tuesday and was admitted to the hospital for preeclampsia. Mom and baby were monitored for a couple of days and Virginia was induced on Thursday evening. Clareese, Virginia's mom, and Peggy and Reed, Jayme's parents, were there to welcome their granddaughter into the world. We were not planning on giving birth in Stayton, but we had problems with our insurance. It was at least an hour drive for everyone that came to visit and help out. We got home on Sunday. Peggy and Reed had been busy at our place bringing over baby stuff because we were not quiet ready for Katie to come, in fact, all we really had was a crib, thanks to my grandma, and a car seat/stroller, which Jayme had quickly ordered on line, and had to pay a bunch extra for a speedy delivery. Katie spent her first week on a billie blanket. She was a bit orange and the blanket helped her body gt rid of old blood cells. Last Friday Katie came down with a little cold. Mommy and Daddy soon got it. We have spent this week and home doing very little, trying to adjust to our new sleep pattern, which really doesn't have much of a pattern at all yet, and trying to get healthy. Katarina is a very pleasant baby. She enjoys being held, eating, having her hands at her face, and visiting with grandparents. She does not like having her temperature taken. We are very happy to have her in our family.

7 comments:

Peggy Glasmann said...

What cute pictures. She is so cute and cuddly, we love her. So glad to see you have the energy to post again.

Amy said...

Congrats! I was wondering how I was ever going to find out what was new in your life! She is beautiful!

Zach 'n' Jack said...

hurray!!! FINALLY, some updates! I'm so glad to see these cute pictures, and really really really sad we couldn't see more of you guys this past weekend. I wanted so much to be able to hang out with you all (and hold my new niece) and I'm so sorry you all got sick! Better luck next time.... I can't wait to see you guys again! PS, I found the PERFECT blog background for you. call me and I will let you know where to find it!

ollie said...

Congratulations! She's definitely a cutie!

Claire said...

Congratulations!!!! I hope you get to sleep sometimes...take it easy (really)!

The Barton's said...

Yippe udates. I love the pics try to keep them coming for those of us far a way. She is so cute.

Jocelyn said...

Congrats, you guys. What a lovely baby girl! So sorry you all got a cold. It's just heart-breaking when they get sick when they're so little. Hope you're all recovering well.