New Fin Photos

A tired Renate holding Fin close.

Ella touching her brother for the first time,
very carefully and with much supervision.

Grandma Engelhart holding Fin close.

Ella and Gma Engelhart looking closely at Fin.
Ella has a fascination with babies lately,
but we will have to wait and see how she reacts
when this one comes to her home.

Ella did quickly bore of her brother
and started playing hide and seek.
Can you find her?

Here she is!!!!


We have made it through day one. Fin, Mike and Renate are all recovering well, even if still suffering from exhaustion of a early morning birth. Fin is eating very well and consistently. He is looking a lot cuter with each hour as the swelling goes down. Fin is also starting to more closely resemble the newborn features that Ella had, although there are definitely differences already. He so far has been a lot quieter about his demands, and he likes to doze off a little more.

Renate is starting to recover from the hip separation and quick, intense labor (active labor including pushing was 1hr 37 min!). Just having less pressure has made a huge difference in the ability to shift and function. A shower and a homecooked meal will make a huge difference in her attitude. Renate does not like hospitals a lot, well not enough to vacation in one.

Mike is recovering from his big night of supporting a whiny Renate and Fin. Even though the hospital had a more comfortable place for daddy to sleep compared to Phoenix, the nurses are just too good at their jobs and come to check on the new addition every hour or so. Thus, a good nights sleep is hard to come by.

We are all looking forward to being home and having all our family together! We will update with more photos as we get some good ones, and settle into our routines.