Meeting Nonna Maria for the first time
Grandpa Snodgrass
Hangin' with Grandma Dahlgren
First time in the sling
Picnic time at Magnolia Park
Time with Grandpa Dahlgren
Saturday, February 27, 2010
The First Week
Eliana's had a great first week. She's met Grandma and Grandpa Dahlgren, Nona Maria and Papa John. I think the competition for baby hog is a tight race between Grandpa Dahlgren and Papa John. She even had her first picnic (and slept through it all) at Magnolia Park. She had her first doctor's appointment, weighing in at 6 lbs. 12 oz and passed with flying colors. She's also been greeted with gifts from so many people - thank you everyone for being so generous. We are overwhelmed with your love and support.
Meeting Nonna Maria for the first time
Grandpa Snodgrass
Hangin' with Grandma Dahlgren
First time in the sling
Picnic time at Magnolia Park
Time with Grandpa Dahlgren
Meeting Nonna Maria for the first time
Grandpa Snodgrass
Hangin' with Grandma Dahlgren
First time in the sling
Picnic time at Magnolia Park
Time with Grandpa Dahlgren
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
It's a.....GIRL!!
Eliana Kathleen Snodgrass was born on Feb. 20, 2010 at 4:47 pm, weighing in at 7 lbs. 6 oz, 19.5 inches. She made quite the entrance, with both help from the vacuum and suction to make sure her lungs were clear of meconium. In fact, it took a while to hear her first cries after birth as she didn't breathe for her first while. It was our first test as parents and we were not doing so well, but after the first cries we heard from her, our hearts have been filled since.
Uncle Matt made the trip from Portland to see his new niece. And so did Ian, Steph and Max Tydeman (no picture yet). Thank you!!
Grandma Kathleen (Eliana's middle name came from her Grandma Kathleen)
Proud Grandpa Dahlgren
Minutes after her birth
Uncle Matt made the trip from Portland to see his new niece. And so did Ian, Steph and Max Tydeman (no picture yet). Thank you!!
Grandma Kathleen (Eliana's middle name came from her Grandma Kathleen)
Proud Grandpa Dahlgren
Minutes after her birth
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Ready or Not...
The comfy rocking chair
Elephant entertainment during changing time?
We've loved getting the nursery together. Nate has done so much work to make it look great. The elephant tapestry we bought in India on our trip as a "woudn't this be nice to have in a baby room some day..." is our favortie. The fish came from the Portland Saturday market. The butterflies were another one of Nate's picks as were the letters that spell out 'DREAM'. The piece that I love the most, though, is the rocker/glider recliner that we got. We know we'll be spending plenty of time there with Baby S and it's SOOOO comfortable.
Boy or Girl?
It's been hilarious to hear people's predictions about the sex of our baby. A couple weeks ago I went to the dentist and after having my check-up, all 3 hygienists, the Admin and the dentist were peering over my belly since I agreed to let them do the "ring over the belly" test. Well, the ring was definitely moving in a circle (which I guess they say means it's a girl), but more hilarious was watching all of these medical professionals looking at me like some kind of famous art. Another funny comment has been, "Oh, you haven't broken out much, so that must mean you're having a boy." But, one of the best quotes came from a male co-worker who just said, "I don't know what it is, but it looks like you swallowed a basketball."
38 weeks
It's completely amazing how fast time has gone. It feels like yesterday that we just came home from our world trip and were packing things up to move to Seattle....blink once and now we're just waiting for little Snodgrass to reveal him/herself. It's been a wonderful year of change, moves, reflections and adventure. And soon we'll be having a whole new adventure!!
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