Following my other post about the first half of my 37th week, the very end of it involved... having baby Alice!
I have been telling everybody she is 2 weeks early (38 weeks), but I suppose technically she is actually tail-end 37th week, if you're the sort of person that likes to split hairs.
She is still looking pretty newborn, squishy, and sleepy, but you will all no doubt see more of her over these summer months.
Welcome, baby Alice Iveson!
She may have been early, but she was definitely not undersized. Shockingly, she even outdid Dexter in the weight department (he was 7 lbs, 8 oz), coming out at 8 lbs, 7 oz; 21.5 inches. Anybody who knows anything about babies, knows this is a large and healthy child for a petite lady (me) and two weeks early too!
The most important thing to report is that everybody is healthy, happy, and doing very well.
Later on in the recovery room, a bunch of family descended upon us. My dad is such the super grandpa, with his animal crackers and his games.
And Dexter is being super duper sweet to his new sister! He loves to rock baby Alice in the chair and give her kisses and sing to her, even if it means waking her up from her happy sleep.
Things are busy here with two little ones, but I've got lots of help and support. One of my rules about having babies is saying yes to help, and being very direct and specific about what is helpful. Looking forward to reporting in again soon, with more pictures and stories of our recently expanded family!
22 comments:
Congratulations!
Welcome to Baby Alice, we look forward to seeing her and your adventures in the future!
Congratulations, Sarah! She's lovely, and Alice is a beautiful name.
Congratulations Sarah. I love baby Alice's name btw. I am looking forward to seeing more pics.
aaaaw, she's so adorable - Congratulations xx
Congratulations! I love her name! I had my daughter at the end of 36 weeks, and I thought she was big at 6 lbs 10 oz! 8 lbs 7 is amazing for the end of 37 weeks! Way to go, mama!
Congrats Sarah:) I love the picture of Dexter giving Alice a kiss:)
My mom is petite like you and when she had me I was 10lbs 2oz and she had me in the Florida Keys in the middle of July ... Im happy it wasn't hot and miserable when you had Alice:)
Look forward to more photos too
Fiona
www.girlcanbike.com
You both look beautiful! Congratulations!
Awww, congratulations! I happened to be sitting next to your little birthday dinner at the Marc, at the big birthday dinner at the Marc. I thought you looked fabulous, now expecially considering you were about to have Alice! Good for you for accepting help and being specific. It's even more important with two!
Oh Baby! You two are gorgeous! Welcome to the world Alice and congratulations Miss Sarah. It's going to be fun watching your growing family bike your way through your beautiful world together. Dexter is going to be a great big brother, you can just tell by his welcoming kiss of Miss Alice. Grandpa looks happy dealing with the little ones. Animal crackers are the universal happy treat to get children to a happy place. He's obviously used to kids by now; 'this ain' t his first rodeo'. Ha!
I enjoyed Part 1's image of Dexter gazing out the window of the old streetcar. The springtime world is so new and intriguing, the start of a new season of fresh experiences and extraordinary beauty. Gazing through the window of your web postings, I too share that wonder of unfolding beauty and fresh experiences. The joy is palpable and I hope it continues to be a hallmark of your writing and sharing.
Best wishes to you and Miss Alice, and to all your family and friends as they share your excitement and joy.
OKB
welcome Alice.
congrats Miss S!
Congratulations! How wonderful :D She looks so gorgeous. L x
Congratulations Sarah! She's so cute... :)
Congrats sarah! I am 39 weeks now and starting to be on pins and needles about when this baby will arrive. Enjoy your new family life!
Congratulations! She's lovely.
Congratulations from Brazil. Your baby is so cute ^^
She's beautiful! Congratulations!!
Oh what sweetness in a little package. Enjoy your baby girl. Congratulations to all.
super Awesome baby Alice!
Can't wait to see her in person!
s+S & A
Ack, my heart hurts because I'm not there. I can't wait to see D sing to Alice :)q
Alice!!! :)
Congratulations, Sarah and family! Welcome, beautiful baby Alice! I hope you have a long, happy, healthy, and prosperous life together!
I think I glimpsed you at the farmers' market on Saturday, but I didn't want to disrupt your family outing.
OH big congrats. I have been out of the loop lately and I thought I had time before baby came!!!
So lovely to see her and can't wait to watch her grow.
xoxoxoxo
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