We Did It !!!
Happily reporting here from mission control headquarters that baby Sophie is doing GREAT and we are tucked away at home with my folks visiting, still recovering from the delivery excitement…
Long story short: we have the sweetest most beautiful little girl ever !!! And she certainly made a high-maintenance entrance. Unfortunately due to some ill-placed holes in my spinal column during the course of getting the epidural, i have been flat on my back ever since delivery waiting for the spine to heal and me to be able to stand up without fainting from crushing headaches. Not the most auspicious start to motherhood, but Sophie and I have lots of time to bond and plan our future travels.
I can confirm that typing from the flat position is not so easy, so will leave you with a few happy family photos. There’s really nothing better in the world than being able to say “we are a family now!”
And a HEARTFELT THANK YOU to all of you who wrote, visited, called, prayed and more! Especially Sally without whom this entire production would have never been possible. More on all that when things settle down…
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Just after the c-section…Soenke looks hot in his scrubs! And mommy is just SO GLAD it’s finally over…
Thank you Knut for doing Sophie’s first photo shoot!!
May 31st, 2007 at 3:03 pm
i’ve been lurking for a while now, but i just have to comment now…Sophie is just too adorable! and you guys look like such a happy family!
May 31st, 2007 at 3:24 pm
Those are beautiful pictures that you will cherish the rest of your life. I am so touched. But let me just ponder this for a second:
“without whom this entire production would have never been possible.”
As far as I know, it only takes two to Tango. :+)
It has been so fun watching you and your growing belly throughout your pregnancy and now I get to watch you guys and Sophie experience life.
I have an idea to help pass time while in the horizontal position - you can brainstorm for your new book - Traveling with Children.
May 31st, 2007 at 4:59 pm
She is gorgeous! And you two don’t look so bad yourselves. So, glad you are home and I hope you’re back on your feet and feeling great soon. Look forward to more pictures too!
May 31st, 2007 at 8:28 pm
Misty over here. Seriously misty.
*stomps on biological clock to stop that incessant ticking*
She is truly gorgeous.. what a beautiful family.
May 31st, 2007 at 10:03 pm
Jeni,
You and Soenke look absolutely great holding little Sophie. I’m sorry to hear that you’re getting a bit of a rough start, but I am sure you’ll be up and running 100% in no time at all. Her first little pictures are just great. I am so jealous!
June 1st, 2007 at 3:11 am
Aww look at that beautiful baby! I have to say, you guys did fantastic work! I’m so excited for this new chapter you and Soenke are embarking upon and know you guys will do a great job. I hope you get more mobile soon!
June 1st, 2007 at 9:46 am
She is sooooooooooooooo adorable! Look at those cheeks! I can’t wait to see all of you this summer.
Jen, I’ve known you a really long time and I have never seen you look so incredibly beautiful. Sophie is one very lucky little girl!
Get well soon!
June 2nd, 2007 at 5:30 pm
Such gorgeous photos of such a beautiful family…. I am so very proud of you guys. Hope you get well soon my thoughts are with you.
Get well soon
Hugs and Kisses!!!!
June 3rd, 2007 at 5:27 pm
I just popped over from Marnie to say congratulation you have a beautiful daughter.
June 14th, 2007 at 6:22 am
Jennifer,
Your baby is beautiful. In that one solo B/W photo of her, she looks so thoughtful and inquisitive. I’m so happy for you and proud of you. You’ve created a wonderful family for yourself. Recover siftly,
Love,
Jody