Sara Ellen just did the most adorable thing! Her grandmommy was holding her up to her face while waiting for her mommy to come feed her. When wanting to be fed she usually starts rooting around, opening her mouth and trying to eat anything close by. That …
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
We had a really nice Christmas morning in our home, showed the family Vigeland’s sculpture garden, had a great dinner at their apartment and took lots more pictures. Next year will have even more new traditions, besides probably starting …
My family is here, all of them. Wahoo! 
Mom, Tim, and I met Dad, Emily, and Michael at our nearest train station around noon. We went to the apartment they are renting and then had a late lunch at Gio’s, our “place”. Besides going there …
Would you believe I already look like I did back in May and June?! 
When we watched a nursing video at our birth course, a speaker said nursing made the fat, etc. melt away. I didn’t believe it but Sara Ellen isn’t yet two weeks and I’ve melted …
We have a beautiful little girl. It’s amazing. Sunday night Mom, Tim and I sat on the couch watching something on tv. All was quiet and suddenly little gurgles filled the air. We all looked suddenly towards the sound, not having forgotten but remembering an incredible little creature now exists. I have felt her living for months now but to see her and have her in my arms defies description.
I’ve already lost 22 pounds/10 kilograms!
8lb baby
massive placenta (probably have to be held in both my hands)
plenty of water
Just 15-20 lbs more and I’ll be my ideal weight. 
Though I already feel small and near normal. I can wear normal shirts. My bathrobe and …
No, this is not about New Years Eve.
We just brilliantly got through our first night as a family. I had been a bit worried as the last two nights in the hospital didn’t include much sleep. I guess that’s what happens when baby won’t sleep for whatever …
Most, if not all of you know that our I delivered our little one, Sara Ellen Juliana Altman, Tuesday December 6th in the afternoon (3:49 CET). After an extended hospital stay (nothing major) we’re finally home today!
I just wanted to post *something* before writing what I imagine will …
Back from the hospital, water definitely broke.
Actually, I think it broke a few days ago and as those few days have passed, labor needs to begin. I’m going back in tomorrow morning to take a tablet that should help get it started if it hasn’t already …
Since Friday, I’ve experienced some of the possible signs of early labor (possibly “water breaking” and some irregular pains ). We just saw our midwife and I told her about them. She suggested I get checked out at the hospital because it could mean the membranes have begun …