Baby and baby teeth

It is true that no pregnancy went on forever, but sometimes it sure felt that way. Addison Kate was born Friday, May 16 at 10:50am. She weighed 8lbs 11 oz. and a week later is 21 inches long. She was six days past her due date. I was able to go into labor on my own, which was a great thing considering the last birth was a c-section and my doctor did not want to induce me this time. So labor and delivery went as well as it possibly could.

She is sleeping well and eating well. Haley and Nicole are also doing really well. Nicole climbs into bed with me every morning and lies next to the baby's bassinet and watches her for about 30 minutes. It is very sweet. She and Haley always want to hold her and they are very gentle. Haley is a great helper, constantly fetching diapers and wipes and clothes for the baby. Nicole is a little obsessed with the baby's pacifier, always trying to give it to her when she doesn't want it. It is wonderful to see how much they have welcomed her into our family. She is "our baby" and according to her two sisters is "so cute."

Haley lost her first baby tooth a little traumatically. She was riding her bike and somehow lost her balance and collided with the handle bars. Luckily, dentist Fred is a friend of ours and took a look at her mouth. He said, despite what it looks like, her teeth will be fine and that the permanent teeth are due to come in soon anyway. So for now, she looks like a little country bumpkin. And she loves this picture.