Not Much to Say, but We Know People Want Pictures...

Thankful

It's amazing to think that our due date was actually Tuesday, this coming Tuesday that is!  And instead of anticipating what was to come, we've spent the last two weeks getting to know our beautiful little girl.  It's been a whirlwind for sure, but we are extremely thankful this Thanksgiving!  We're thankful that Anneke is healthy and we're thankful for all the family and friends that have been supporting us.  We pray that everyone has a blessed Thanksgiving!

Here's some pictures of the day:

We'll grow into this one...

Anneke's super-man pose is a common sight. Either that, or Anneke was cheering me on when I went to work this morning.



Meeting Oma

Yesterday, Oma arrived!  and just in time!  For a big stinky wet gross looking brown/yellow mess in 7 diapers since she's been here.
Not bad for a girl who had gone five days without any.

We're really enjoying the help Oma's giving us.  Here's a picture or two of what's been going on!

Today's Special

Vandendool forehead, Geertsema Eyes (and Nose?), Vandendool mouth. 

I think.

Good Night. Sleep Tight.

Oh boy.  A good nights rest is such a nice thing.  We've had two nights in a row where Anneke has had what I would call a good night.  We've been letting her sleep for about 3 hours at a time, then waking her up for a feedings.  She wakes up.  Feeds.  Goes back to sleep.  And we do too.
I've put a number of pictures up on Steph's facebook.  (In the Anneke Album).  But I'll put up a few here too.

 Aunt Rachel has to Share her birthday now!

Uncle Nathaniel jealous of Aunt Rachel

Aunt Rachel jealous of Uncle Nathaniel...

Day 4

Anneke has been sleeping well.  Sometimes too well.  After Steph was released from the hospital, Anneke came home and was asleep for 5-6 hours, or more.  This was nice for Steph to get some sleep.  But it was a little disconcerting, really.  We were a little worried about her becoming lethargic.  But her muscles and arms have been good and strong. 
But she sleeps well.
Steph has been trying her best to keep up with baby demands.  I won't go into details, but a visit from the midwife reassured us after we had a panic "Do we use formula or not" moment.  She said it's fine and actually gave us a cool feeding tube apparatus that keeps Anneke going to mom for her nutrition.
Now we're waiting for a good bowel movement.  We've been concerned that she hasn't "shat" since we left the hospital.  Although she has been going through a good number of diapers.
Today she's been awake and alert, but not crying, which is a new thing, and really awesome.  Before today, if she woke up, she was going to cry, 'cause she's hungry.  It's nice to see her eyes, and have her turn her face to your voice, without her crying.