July 5, 2008

Stella Declares Her Independence

Born July 4, 2008, 8 lbs, 20.5" long

Long story short, Stella joined us Friday morning (10:22 AM) in plenty of time for the annual fireworks extravaganza and Coney Island hot dog eating contest. She surprised everyone with a head full of dark hair and Walter Matthau jowls (circa Grumpier Old Men II). After a long night of "what the hell am I doing here?" screaming at the hospital, Stella, Mommy and me came home to enjoy our first bath and Braves game.

This is your life, baby.

(oh, and here's another photo after the bath. and right after she peed on Mommy. hee hee.)



Love to all and thanks for the support. More writings later after we catch up on a little rest...

9 comments:

  1. cyWhat an adorable baby - love all the pics of Stella Rose! Congratulations to all.

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  2. Congratulations to the Jordan family! What a beautiful Rose she is! Many blessings to all three of you and gentle xxx's to baby Stella.
    Love,
    The Alcan's

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  3. What a darling daughter! Congratulations!

    XOXOXO
    Allison

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  4. Oh Markana!! She is so beautiful! I love esp. the pic of you holding her and both of you sleeping. I cannot wait to hold Miss Stella Rose ~ so happy for you!!!
    love Heather

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  5. I just can't tell you how excited we are for you all!!! She is so beautiful and I can't wait to kiss all over those precious cheeks!!! So glad that everything went well and that she is here safe and sound. :)

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  6. She is beautiful!! Many congratulations to the three of you from the crew in portland.

    xoxox

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  7. Stella is beautiful. The pictures of Stella and her mom are moving. I learned to use my computer for this, love Elizabeth

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  8. Markana, Thank you for chronicling your experience with this pregnancy. Your words have provided a wonderful insight into the beginning for Stella. She is a beautiful baby. Congratulations to both of you.

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  9. Congratulations!!!
    You have a beautiful little girl.
    Erica (Pair) Gholson

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