Eat, Sleep, Poop, Grow.

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..and Grow and Grow. So far Laurelyn has gained 1/2lb and 1/2 inch per week in her 3 short weeks. This is amazing to us considering from the start Kayleigh has never gained an entire pound in a month. Kayleigh didn't even double her birth weight until her 18 month check up! However when you start out at 10lbs 6oz it takes a little longer to get there.

So for all of you who have not yet heard we are now the proud parents to two beautiful daughters. Laurelyn Louise joined us on Thursday February 21, 2008 at 8:27am, weighing 8lbs 3oz and measuring 19 3/4" long. She was evicted at 38 weeks 6 days gestation via planned c-section. We were a little nervous how big she would be after Kayleigh came out 10lbs 6oz and 23" at just 36 weeks 0 days gestation. Being that this was a second c-section, recovery has been surprisingly easier than the first time around. Laurelyn spends most of the day sleeping, eating, and looking around in quiet contentment. The complete opposite of Kayleigh who has gone from a high maintenance baby to an adorable yet rambunctious busy busy busy toddler.
Here are a few photos of our newest addition..

Joel holding Laurelyn for the first time, minutes after birth.
The whole family

"baby sista nose - beepbeep"

Hanging out at the hospital More at the hospital Ready to go home Just relaxing Tummy time

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