Kari's (Finn's Mom) labor *update, she's here!*

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Awwwwwwwww, Kari, you have such a beautiful little daughter!!! Those last pics you posted are so heavenly, Clara looks like a little angel!!

[karyn674]

Hey Kari,

You look great and the little Clara is soooooo sweeeet!!!!

Give her a kiss from me and my best congratulations to both parents

What a beautiful family you are now!

[carole]

Oh my isn't she such a little doll,? thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to post these, i really enjoy seeing your little girl and family, and Kari you look great, i cannot believe you had a C sect just over a week ago, tell me what was Clara' actual birthday?

[Karen]

Oh my isn't she such a little doll,? thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to post these, i really enjoy seeing your little girl and family, and Kari you look great, i cannot believe you had a C sect just over a week ago, tell me what was Clara' actual birthday?

I can answer that one - August 21st!

[carole]

That is what i thought and was hoping, she was born on my daughter's birthday, a little leo just like my girl, be warned Kari they are very headstrong, but wonderful children lol.

[K9karen]

Leos rock. Period. One of my favorite signs. Clara is on the cusp of Virgo (love them too). Kari, you and Dave look terrific! You all look so relaxed and calm..like pros!!!! I love newborns 'cause they fit between your hand and elbow and I hate it that they grow up so fast! I LOVED the photos you took of Clara, and the one with Finn on his big red chair, next to Clara is priceless! Now we know what he was doing when you took his picture on another thread. He was Clara Watching. A very serious, important job you know!

[finn's mom]

Thanks for the compliments, everyone! We aren't always that calm, but we haven't really gotten too frustrated, yet, either. I did have a couple nights where I had to put her down in her crib and leave the room for a minute or two. Not because I was mad, just emotional! We tweaked her feeding schedule on Wednesday, and I think that messed with her, so we are back to doing it the way we had been since day one, and last night was great, like the first nights were. I try not to let her nap for more than two hours at a time during the day so that she will sleep better at night, and last night was great because of it. Let's keep our fingers crossed that it wasn't just a fluke!

We took her to the zoo today. She slept mostly, but I did wake her up a couple times to nurse her. Today didn't even get in the 90s, so it was the perfect day. She never got too warm in her stroller, and the Fort Worth Zoo is almost completely under shade so the little blanket over the stroller was plenty to keep her skin safe! It was nice to go and walk around, and today's been my first virtually pain free day! I have felt great for the most part, but getting in and out of bed was still a little uncomfortable. And, today was the first day that it didn't hurt! YAY!

I met with my lactation consultant yesterday, and she has a scale there to weigh the babies. Clara weighed 8lbs 3oz with a diaper and a onesie on. So, she's gained another five ounces or so since Wednesday. I have Super Milk apparently. At least I know I'm producing enough and she's eating enough!

My appointment is on Thursday and Clara's is on Friday, I'll be sure to update you all!