Saturday, April 5, 2014

Busy Days for Grandma!

Yes, I've been slow on this update...there's been just a few other things to do around here. :-)  Zoe Strauss Contreras arrived at 5:30 a.m. on Friday, March 28th, weighing in at a petite 6 lbs. Like her sister, Zoe never descended and engaged, so after 11 hours of labor (Cara's determination to have Zoe naturally), the doctor called for a C-section. We thank God for his protection as Cara said all the medical people around her exclaimed, "Oh, just in time!" as they lifted Zoe out. The pediatrician said labor had been a bit rough on her, but he expected her to be back to normal in 24 hours. And sure enough, after keeping a gentle flow of oxygen near her face, the next day she was nursing with vigor. Cara is sore, moving slowly, but recovering well.

                                                                          The first hours

Ariana's first look at her sister

Peaceful slumber at home

                                                              Much happiness all around





3 comments:

  1. So thrilled for you, Marcia! She is beautiful!

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  2. What a blessing! She is such a cutie! Glad they are both doing well! What a privilege that you were there!! I know Cara and Ariana were so blessed and are being so blessed to have you there with them!!

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  3. Congratulations! She is beautiful!! So glad you are there to enjoy her:) Joy and George

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