Day Two

(Sorry - photo was removed - not sure I can post pictures of her face on this public domain!)

After meeting with one of the many social workers who will be involved in our lives over the next several months, we found out that we can, indeed name the baby -- so here I am, officially introducing AMANDA GRACE.

She was born 10-6-07, weighing 7 lbs 15 oz, and was 20-1/2 inches long.

Last night was a bit rough - I had trouble sleeping in the first half of the night, because I was so darn excited! Plus, every time she made a peep, I heard her on the baby monitor, and wondered what she was up to. The second half of the night, she had a rough time sleeping. She was up about every 1/2 hour, but only for 5 minutes at a time. As soon as I fed her, she'd fall back asleep. In hindsight, she was just grazing -- at the time, I was just happy she was asleep again. And so the cycle continued....

Today, she has slept allllllllll day. She can't stay awake to eat much at a time. I think I'm in for it again tonight!

Meanwhile, we're still reveling in the wonder of it all.

The birth mom has until 10/21 to change her mind -- we'll breathe a huge sigh of relief when that deadline passes!!!

Enough for now -- poopy diaper calls!