Welcome Lilian Scarlett!

I woke up to strong, frequent contractions at 7:15 this morning. After laboring at home in the jacuzzi tub, we made the 5 minute drive to the hospital and arrived in our hospital room at 11:30 am. Lilian Scarlett was born at 12:04. (And almost was baptized too - I nearly had her on the toilet, but that story will have to wait for now.)

Her stats:
Weight: 7 pounds 3 ounces (3.27 kg)
Length: 19.3 inches (48.8 cm)
Head Circumference: 13.2 inches (33.5 cm)

Lilian looks a lot like Gabriela did as a newborn (only with a little less hair) and is almost identical in size. We've been experiencing some serious deja vu staring at our new daughter today!

She stayed on my chest after delivery and nursed before being taken across the room to be weighed, etc. That's when the pouty bottom lip poked out.

Then she got really mad!


But quickly calmed down and we've only heard her cry twice since then!



Eric picked up Gabriela from our friends who are keeping her so that she could meet her little sister. She was less than impressed initially and just wanted to run around exploring the hospital room. But before leaving at bedtime, she got interested in Lilian and wanted to touch her and give her kisses. She kept pointing to her baby sister and repeating "nene, nene" (Portuguese for baby) with a big smile. It was really sweet!

Lilian got her first bath about 9:30 this evening and has been fast asleep ever since.

Everyone is healthy and feeling great. We appreciate all of the sweet notes and calls we've received over the last few days and all of the thoughts and prayers that have gone out for us and the latest little blessing to our family.