Thursday, November 13, 2008

It's a Girl!

We are thrilled to announce the birth of our daughter, Mary Genevieve (the gender had been a surprise). She was born in a planned home birth on Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at 12:40 p.m. (noon). She weighed 8 lbs 9 oz and was 21" long (two pounds and two inches bigger than older brother John at his birth!).

Mother and baby are happy, healthy, and beautiful. Please keep us in your prayers.

Glory to God in the Highest!










Mama looks goofy, but isn't our sweet big boy cute? Later when Chris' mom arrived a few hours after the birth, she asked John if he wanted to kiss the baby. He stood back, wide-eyed. But he then got his pink, stuffed elephant because elephant wanted to kiss the baby. Baby steps!






10 comments:

  1. Many Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful new baby girl! My favorite picture is where Mary Genevieve is looking right into Chris' eyes. It is plain she is already "Daddy's Little Girl"

    You have such a beautiful family...God bless you!

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  2. Congratulations!! That first picture where she's looking at her daddy is priceless!! Her name is absolutely lovely. What a beautiful family you make; we will continue to keep you all in our prayers.

    God bless,

    Enid (and my 3 oldest, who are thrilled for you too!!)

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  3. Congratulations! So happy for you all!

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  4. oh Katherine and Chris!!! Congrats!! What a wonderful beautiful blessing!

    I had no idea you were planning a homebirth. you'll have to post about that experience - i'm eager to find out!

    as and aside - she was born on my Sophia's b-day. ;)

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  5. Congratulations! I was pretty sure the birth would come quickly when you shared that she had lightened (as usually happens with subsequent pregnancies). I am also not surprised that she is a she! Hooray for baby girls! I look forward to hearing your birth story. In the meantime, enjoy little Mary and get what rest you can!

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  6. Congratulations! Mary Genevieve is as beautiful as her sweet big brother, John!!

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  7. Yay! She's beautiful! Congratulations to the whole family, but especially to Katherine :-)

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  8. Congratulations! What a beautiful name for such a sweet girl. Enjoy your babymoon!

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  9. Ooo fun! new pictures! I love the pictures of Chris & Mary. So sweet!!!

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