Little Miss Isabella

Glad all is well Tex.

Your family is adorable...and your little girl ain't so little!  She really looks big in the arms of your youngest.

Hope Adrian's visit was fun and all the other things that "are" when husbands come home.

 

Well congrats. Glad everything went smoothly. (heh, heh...well probably not during the labor part, eh?)

Looks to be a good kid to me.

~Zoo

Congrats! Now...

now what are you gonna do now that you got the easy part done?
haha, just kidding (well...kinda,  , but I think you know what I mean!).

Glad all is safe and sound and tell her welcome to this Plane of Existence! Overall -and I know I do my fair share of bitchin' about it- it ain't so bad.

Congrats on the beautiful little girlie!  Now you're not quite as outnumbered.  Now you can no longer say "the boys and I..."  Here's hoping you enjoy her as much as I'm enjoying Ashley.  She had her 4 month checkup today and is now 16lbs 10oz!  she is every ounce wonderful as I'm sure little Isabella is.

I'm so happy for you and your family!

She's beautiful. Congrats Texas!

Congrats to you and your family. Happy days (and nights) always!

She's quite the little cutie. I can't imagine exactly what the Daddy is going to feel for the next seven months, but I think he'll find some solace in having been there for the birth. I know I feel very lucky that I was there to help usher both of mine into the world.

Glad to hear little Isabella has finally arrived! She is a doll. Glad you and the boys enjoyed the gifts. The pics are wonderful...it definitely looks like everyone is head over heels in love with her.

Welcome to the world Isabella!

What a beautiful addition to your family and a beautiful name.

You look good and I am glad dad was here for the birth. I hope your mom is able to stick around for awhile and help you.

What a magnificent Christmas gift.

congrats kid.... I see my prayers for 10 fingers, 10 toes came true HEH.

Glad adrian was around to see her arrive.

stay sane tex.

 

MM

Tova:

Glad all is well Tex.

Thanks.

Your family is adorable...and your little girl ain't so little! She really looks big in the arms of your youngest.

She is a good size girl, and I'm so glad. Before I was induced a midwife felt my tummy and gave me her guesstimate on size...she said 8 lbs. 6 oz. I was shocked by how close her guess was.

Hope Adrian's visit was fun and all the other things that "are" when husbands come home.

It was wonderful, but far too short.

Zoo:

Well congrats. Glad everything went smoothly. (heh, heh...well probably not during the labor part, eh?)

Thanks.

I actually had some very scary complications after giving birth, but the baby is great, and I am fine now. I'm so glad Adrian was there, though.

Looks to be a good kid to me.

LW:

I love ya sis.

Same here.

Call me if you get lonesome, although that doesn't look likely, haha.

I may do that. I'm having a touch of the baby blues or something. I don't know if it's Adrian's leaving or the hormones or what, but this has been pretty rough.

Shovel:

now what are you gonna do now that you got the easy part done? haha, just kidding (well...kinda, , but I think you know what I mean!).

Heh. That's no joke! She's really a sweet baby, but it's a lot to juggle. I'm really glad my mom is here now. I'm actually able to take a shower...which is a luxury most "new" moms don't have!

Glad all is safe and sound and tell her welcome to this Plane of Existence!

Thanks.

Jill:

Congrats on the beautiful little girlie!

Thanks!

Now you're not quite as outnumbered. Now you can no longer say "the boys and I..."

You're right...and I'm so used to it being "the boys". What a change!

She had her 4 month checkup today and is now 16lbs 10oz!

Congrats! Hard to believe she's already 4 months old. What a healthy little girl.

Raven:

She's beautiful. Congrats Texas!

Thanks.

Nicky:

Congrats to you and your family. Happy days (and nights) always!

Thank you. And surprisingly, nights aren't so bad. She wakes up to eat a few times, but we don't spend hours up with crying.

Now that I've said that, though, we'll probably have the most miserable night ever tonight!

pseudosoldier:

She's quite the little cutie.

Thank you. I could just eat her up.

I can't imagine exactly what the Daddy is going to feel for the next seven months, but I think he'll find some solace in having been there for the birth. I know I feel very lucky that I was there to help usher both of mine into the world.

This has been VERY VERY hard for him. I mean, it's hard for all of us, but I've never seen him as miserable as he was leaving his baby girl. He'll be busy, though, and hopefully that will get him through.

And I do know how lucky we were that he was able to be here for the birth. Many Soldiers don't have that luxury.

It is an amazing experience, isn't it?

InBloom:

Glad to hear little Isabella has finally arrived! She is a doll.

Thanks!

Glad you and the boys enjoyed the gifts.

It was such a nice surprise...thank you so much. It was so thoughtful of you and Chris, and I love that you included the boys.

Kelly:

What a beautiful addition to your family and a beautiful name.

Thank you.

You look good and I am glad dad was here for the birth. I hope your mom is able to stick around for awhile and help you.

Thanks. It was wonderful having him here. Mom is here for at least the rest of the month. I really appreciate her putting her life on hold to help me out. This is such an overwhelming experience, and it is nice to have an extra set of hands.

How was your trip? I hope you and your husband had a great time. Adrian is wanting me to save up so we can visit Kauai when he gets back.

Moderateman: I've been wondering about you. It's good to "see" you around.

congrats kid.... I see my prayers for 10 fingers, 10 toes came true HEH.

Thanks. She is perfect. And I'm telling you...the cutest toes ever. I'll have to post pics!

Glad adrian was around to see her arrive. stay sane tex.

Me too. Thanks.

I'm so glad Adrian was there for the birth. That makes it so much better for you both! And she is so beautiful! You guys look so good!

Thanks for 'packaging' that love and sharing it with all of us! XXOO and lots of smooches!

Congratulations on your sweet baby girl! She's adorable.

Aww, congratulations to you and the rest of the family. I'm so pleased Adrian was there for Isabella's entrance. She looks so... fresh   

I have to ask: did you get the package Toni and I sent? Please let me know if you didn't and I'll chase it up from here.

Good to hear you're all doing so well. Both Toni and I send all our love.

Oh how adorable! Congratulations!

Congrats Bradie! She is beautiful (Griffins gonna be stoked (do Americans say stoked?) when sees how good looking his future wife is!).

It's great Adrian was there to see it. I predicted that you would be induced so it is nice to see my pyschic powers are still intact

I've gotta see this "blondish black" hair the paradox is making my brain explode.

I might send a little something once I get Chrissie presents out of the way.

Love to you and your family.

I might send a little something once I get Chrissie presents out of the way.

me too!  I'm just a little overwhelmed right now with Christmas stuff and my little baby girl.  You are in my thoughts though Brandie (that is in what brain I have left ).  I'm sure your Christmas will be great no matter what now that you have the best present ever.  We had Alex, who just turned 10, on 11/30 and I don't remember anything about that Christmas other than how wonderful it was to have that little bundle.

There are 2 things in this world, that make me almost human again: 1) Two people getting married for the first time, and 2) The birth of fresh innocent human baby.

Thanks TW, for taking me down a notch.

Congatulations to you and yours!

I'm so jealous! She is beautiful.

Congratulations!

Edit: I meant to tell you how much I love her name. It is so beautiful.

Congrats Tex. Sorry I'm late to the party here. She is quite precious--I can't wait to read blogs about her antics.

I'm sorry to hear that Adrian had to go back so quickly after the birth--what a bummer!

Congratulations to you and your husband, she is really a pretty little baby (some can be so ugly looking hehehe)
and her middle name is pretty too. Enjoy. Glad you are all well and healthy.

Congrats and best wishes to you all.

~~It was such a nice surprise...thank you so much.~~

And thanks to LW for sending it along.

FS:

I'm so glad Adrian was there for the birth. That makes it so much better for you both! And she is so beautiful! You guys look so good!

Thanks! It was really special. And she's definitely a daddy's girl. She's going to be SO spoiled when he gets home!

Locamama:

Congratulations on your sweet baby girl! She's adorable.

Thanks.

Maso:

She looks so... fresh

Doesn't she? Newborns are just such incredible creatures. Her skin is the softest thing I've ever touched.

I have to ask: did you get the package Toni and I sent? Please let me know if you didn't and I'll chase it up from here.

No, but I haven't checked the mail in a few days (sad, I know!). I'll check it in a bit and let you know. You guys are too sweet. Thanks.

Dodyas:

Oh how adorable! Congratulations!

Thank you.

Toblerone:

Congrats Bradie! She is beautiful (Griffins gonna be stoked (do Americans say stoked?) when sees how good looking his future wife is!

Thanks. Hehe. I think she's beautiful, but I've got mommy goggles! How are your sister and little Griffin doing? I know you've told me her due date, but for some reason I can't remember.

I predicted that you would be induced so it is nice to see my pyschic powers are still intact

Hahahahaha...good work. Any other predictions?

I've gotta see this "blondish black" hair the paradox is making my brain explode.

LOL. Adrian actually had blonde hair as a child, but it still seems odd for me to give birth to a light-haired child! I'll have to post a good pic of her hair. It's really kind of light in the front and then gets darker in the back.

She also has a baby mullet. It's awesome. Business in the front, party in the back. Hehe.

Love to you and your family.

Thanks, Kenny.

LW:

I was wondering if something was wrong because it took you so long to post an announcement here, but I had hoped it was just due to the fact that you were devoting all your time to Adrian while he was here. Glad to hear you're fine now.

We were actually able to get out of the hospital on time (they knew we didn't have much time before Adrian had to leave), and I'm great now. I could share my exciting details, but it's kind of ucky!

I'd love to hear your voice...so don't be shy about picking up the phone, little sis. You know I have broad (and absorbent!) shoulders.

Thanks, Sabrina. I appreciate it.

Jill:

I'm sure your Christmas will be great no matter what now that you have the best present ever. We had Alex, who just turned 10, on 11/30 and I don't remember anything about that Christmas other than how wonderful it was to have that little bundle.

It's super depressing not having Adrian here, but the boys and Isabella will definitely distract me. I can't wait until Christmas next year...Adrian will be home and Isabella will be big enough to really tear into things!

Xythe:

Thanks TW, for taking me down a notch. Congatulations to you and yours!

Thanks for the kind words.

JustJohn:

I'm so jealous! She is beautiful.

Thanks! Your little ones will be making their grand entrance in the not-too-distant future, won't they? I'm so excited for you and your wife. Your babies are lucky to have such great parents.

Edit: I meant to tell you how much I love her name. It is so beautiful.

Thank you.

Shades:

Congrats Tex. Sorry I'm late to the party here. She is quite precious--I can't wait to read blogs about her antics.

Thanks! I bought a snuggli carrier today so now I can hold her and actually do things...I can actually type now. More Isabella (and the boys!) blogs are sure to come.

BTW, before Adrian left he asked me to be sure to thank you again for the care packages. He was really tickled.

I'm sorry to hear that Adrian had to go back so quickly after the birth--what a bummer!

It was indescribably painful...although much moreso for him, I'm sure. Heh, but what can you do?

Jennifer:

Congratulations to you and your husband, she is really a pretty little baby (some can be so ugly looking hehehe) and her middle name is pretty too. Enjoy. Glad you are all well and healthy.

Thank you.

BlueDev:

Congrats and best wishes to you all.

Thanks. You all are just so kind. I appreciate the outpouring of well wishes and congratulations.

InBloom:

And thanks to LW for sending it along.

She's sincerely a precious human being.

Oh wow! She is just beautiful. I'm so glad that her daddy was there to see her make her grand entrance and that you all got to have a few days at home as a family.

Her little sweater is sitting on my shelf, waiting to be sewn up. I had the best of intentions, but ....well, things happened, and I didn't get it in the mail yet. I'm so sorry, and I hope you can forgive me. I'll get it sewn up and sent out next week.

Congratulations again on your lil' n00b.