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.

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.

He is due March 9th. She's doing very well so far (she's now over 6 months). Griffin is kicking and doing all sorts of acrobatics.

Hahahahaha...good work. Any other predictions?

Her first word will be either "Momma" or "Humuhumunukunukuapua'a" (or however you spell it) !

She's beautiful........

Congrats, She is adorable. I love her name too!

Sure am glad to hear that Adrian was home that that all went relatively well. She's beautiful, Brandie (as are you, in all your mommy bliss!). Congratulations!

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

Glad he likes them. We just sent out a christmas one this morning--I'm hoping it will make it there with plenty of time. We ended up getting some cool christmas stuff (but incase he reads your blog, I won't say what so that it's a surprise!). As I wrote in a note to him, I know it can't make up for being away from home for the holiday, but hopefully it will provide a little bit of christmas cheer.

Anyway, hope you, the boys and the baby Bella are all doing well.