Saturday, June 7, 2008

Erica Grace Newman

This will be a short posting. Marilyn will fill in all the details later. I just wanted everyone to know that she is finally here and we are sooo happy! It is a little surreal, but we are getting used to the idea of being parents.

Marilyn is such a great mom already. She was great with delivery and she has been great with breastfeeding. She is really tired and will probably be that way for awhile. I am sure she will make time to post about the whole experience.

Marilyn has been showing me the ropes of burping and changing so I can do my part, but she is really doing all the hard stuff. Breastfeeding is difficult, but we think the advantages are worth the effort. So far, so good.

Thanks again to everyone for the prayers and support. I have posted a few pictures for your amusement.

"She truly is the most beautiful baby I have ever seen!" -Dad

6 comments:

Our 3 Monkees said...

CONGRATULATIONS! Wow, she is so beautiful. I am so happy for you guys. Enjoy every minute because the times goes by so fast. If you guys have any questions about anything, or need some advice please don't hesitate to give me a call. I can't wait to hear the whole story from Marilyn. Congratulations and enjoy your baby girl.

Anonymous said...

Yea! She's here! What a beautiful little princess! I love that poutie expression......I've seen the same expression on Marilyn's face a time or two.Congratulations to both of you guys!
Love Del and Velma

The Olson Family said...

Congrats!!!! She is beautiful! Love her name! I am so glad that things are going good!!! I agree with Melissa enjoy every minute because IT does go by fast!

Anonymous said...

Hooray for sweet little Erica!!! Congratulations to both of you and the best wishes on all that is to come. Thank you so much for posting all the wonderful pictures, she is absolutely adorable....but she had some good templates to draw from.
:)
Michelle

Stephanie said...

Oh, she really is beautiful! It sounds like you did great through everything!!
Congratulations!
Steph

Nu-U Fitness Of San Antonio said...

Congrats on the new addition to your family! I will be an aunt in 4 months! I cant wait!

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Dated 9/18/06
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