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Introducing Leah Catherine

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Our daughter Leah Catherine was born this Monday, November 17th, at 2:37 p.m.  She came into the world weighing a very healthy 9 pounds, and she is 20 inches long.  She was born via an emergency c-section after about 12 hours of labor, over 2 of which were pushing!  The important thing is that she is now doing well, and as of this morning is breathing on her own and able to breastfeed.  These first few pictures are of Leah a few hours after her birth.


As you can see, she looks a lot like her papa!


Leah quieted down when she heard dad's voice and latched
on to his finger for the first time.

Mom finally got to see and hold Leah around 11pm!


And here's our happy, sleepy family!

Again, thanks to all for your prayers, encouragement, and presents!  We will keep posting updates and pictures.

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Amber said…
Oh my gosh, she's huge! Congrats to all of you guys - so glad to see that everyone is healing quickly. Love and hugs to all!
November 18, 2008 at 12:57 PM
Jenny said…
HOORAY! She's beautiful and we can't wait to meet her! Glad you guys are doing well also!
November 18, 2008 at 3:00 PM
Caitlin said…
congratulations mama and papa dainty! what a beautiful family you already are. i can't wait to meet leah! love you guys.
November 18, 2008 at 3:25 PM
Unknown said…
Aww, it's like deja vu from my shift at work today. It pretty much is all the exact equipment I worked with today...full term baby, CPAP, even the same diapers! And she looks grrrrreat! Yay for pretty baby girls =)
November 19, 2008 at 7:00 PM
Mrs. Johnson's 4th grade said…
yay!
congratulations nikki and ryan!
what a ride, huh?
nikki, make sure you take it easy! c-sections HURT!
you baby girl is perfect...come visit as soon as you can! :)
November 20, 2008 at 6:37 AM
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