Da da da daaaaa .... she's here!

For those who haven't heard, Ember Dawn Rahija arrived two weeks ago at 8:11AM, just in time for mommy to have breakfast (weren't sure which family this "arriving in time to eat" trait comes from, as it could be either one!). She weighed 7lb 12.5oz and was 20.5" long.




Big sisters, Erin and Avery, are adjusting fairly well to our new addition, even with the start of kindergarten and Erin's impending 6th birthday.




Daddy is adjusting to being the lone boy in a house of 4 girls! The smallest one seems to have him wrapped around her finger, and his voice and "bouncing"/snuggling works like Benedryl on her!



This girl sleeps so well. She slept through the night at 4 days old, and we've only had a few nights where she's woken more than once - mostly due to burps that didn't make it out the top and the air had to make its way out the other end. She eats very well too, and at her two week appointment she was a whopping 8lb 13+oz - such a different story than her big sisters! If only she were as skilled at burping!





Mommy is adjusting to living with three daughters, and getting them ready to go places. Some of our adventures have included: Orange poop stains on the bottoms of Ember's feet when we've gone to school. After Avery spent an afternoon playing with Mr. Potato Head, I looked away while Ember was sleeping on my lap, and looked back quickly with Ember's screams to see Avery holding her sister's ears at perpendicular angle to her head, and gladly exclaiming "Two ears!" Avery also has explored the inner sanctum of Ember's throat, and squeezed the spongy button that is Ember's nose. In the hospital, Avery tried to pull the "panic button" clamp off Ember's umbilical cord, which would have given her an "outie" vs. an "innie"!



I think it's safe to say that Ember will be a "hearty lass"! Just wait until she can retaliate!