Sunday, April 22, 2012

Ariadne is here!!!!

Brandon and I are so excited to have our little girl with us. She is the sweetest baby ever, and just plain cute. Ariadne MacGregor (pronounced Air-ee-add-knee- she has no middle name) was born April 18, at 8:23 pm. She was 7 lbs 5.6 oz., and 19 inches long. So far, we think that she has my nose, maybe Brandon's ears and Brandon's hair. But baby's features change so often in the first few months of life that we may change our minds about that. :-)

As for some random things we've already discovered about her, Brandon and I have nicknamed her "Houdini." She is an EXPERT at kicking off her socks and getting rid of her hand thing-a-ma-jigs. Also, no matter how we wrap her up, she is able to get her hands out of the blanket. We are still working on our swaddling techniques, but she seems to sleep better with her hands above her head (a lot like Brandon- LOL). She can also already roll to her side, and seems to prefer it there (which makes her a lot like me). Brandon gets the biggest kick out of the fact that sometimes she will spit out her binkie, and put it back in. It looks unintentional, but she's done it enough times that Brandon claims we have a smart baby. :-)

Here are some pictures of her first week out of the belly:



Week 1
Ariadne's first moments after getting her newborn eyedrops put in



Ariadne with Grandpa MacGregor



Ariadne with Grandma MacGregor



Ariadne with Mom







Ariadne with Dad



















15 comments:

  1. She is adorable Christina! I can't wait to come snuggle her and remember how precious it is to hold such a little one!

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  2. I love how you have a few pics of her sleeping, and then one random one of her awake, and then sleeping again. :) ha, she's a doll! And I see what you mean about the side-sleeping thing. :) Can't wait to meet her!

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  3. Second and third to last are the best pics of the bunch. Congrats you guys!

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  4. What a sweet sweet baby! Congrats you guys!

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  5. Congrats again- for like the 5th time. ;) And, way to go Brandon for looking SO excited with the EXACT same expression in 3 photos... Goof ball!

    Oh- and I LOVE her little elephant!

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  6. She is adorable. I love all the pictures. She looks like the sweetest baby. Can't wait to meet her in person.

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  7. Aw she is so sweet you guys! Congratulations.

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  8. Congrats! This is the most fun you will have in your life. So excited for you.

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  9. So very sweet! I love all the photos Christina. I love that she snuggles up to the elephant. :)

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  10. Congratulations with Our Love, Hugs, & Kisses!!! Dad & Mom (Grandpa & Grandma)

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  11. How precious!! She is so adorable!! Congratulations!!! Can't wait to see you guys!

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  12. Adorable pictures Christina! I'm so happy for you guys.

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  13. Not sure how I never saw this post. She is adorable! What cute pictures!

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  14. ok she is so stinking cute! can't wait to see your cute family next month!

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