After much anticipation Ruby Maxine Gardine has joined our family here on earth. We have so many reasons to be grateful. She is very healthy and happy (didn't even squak when she got her hepatitis B shot). Lorie also made it through like a champ (I think she might get into the man club after that).
Ruby weighed in at 8.7 lbs and 18.5 inches long. Her APGAR was 8-9. She was a little bruised on her cheeks from the delivery but I think we can all live with that. She has a TON of hair and I have no idea where she could've gotten that from (I may demand a paternity test). I posted a few pics here, but if you'd like some more then please give me your email address and I'd be happy to send you a bunch more.
Playing the role of the father during all of this (basically getting anything out of reach and bringing it to Lorie) I have loved having a front seat to the spectacle of birth. I have not loved being sleep deprived and I can't imagine how Lorie has gone on LESS sleep than me! I'm so glad the Olympics have been on in the background for all of those "waiting hours" between all of the fun stuff. Michael Phelps is un-freaking-real!!!
Anyway, thanks for all your support and prayers (unless you are one of those who never prayed for us or supported us). We are getting ready for life to really shift gears. LIFE IS GOOD!!!
6 comments:
Congratulations!!!!!!!! We can't wait meet little Ruby! Glad to hear Lorie survived with flying colors. Rest up and hopefully we'll see you soon!
Asa & Lorie,
She is so beautiful! We were all so thrilled to hear that she was here and everything went so well. Asa--I don't think you need a paternity test. I seem to remember a baby picture of you that looked just like that, hair and all! :)
I love you guys. She's gorgeous! Thanks for keeping us posted.
Joni
yea!!!!! that is one BIG baby!!! way to go lorie! i looked at all the webshots pics, and saw that she's got her mommy's lips--lucky girl. lorie looked amazing in the pics too. we are so happy for you guys, and that darling addition to the family! can't wait to meet her. hope emmitt's able to adjust okay, i'll bet he's really cute with her. keep the pics coming! congrats again!
What a beautiful girl! We can't wait to see her again tonight. It was nice seeing how sweet Emmitt was with her. Great job!
She's definitely your kid, Dude. I think she looks more like you than even Emmitt did. Has Lorie tried to braid her hair yet? ;)
I'll call Lorie tomorrow and check in on her. Just wanted to see how things were going over here on the Gardine blog.
Love to you all.
Congrats you guys! She's gorgeous!
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