Just about everyone was expecting a boy, so we got the surprise of the year! Little Rosalie joined our family with another long, drawn-out labor preceding her. Here are some photos of her first few days.

Rosy is doing wonderful! She started life as a champion eater, and is extremely alert between naps and nursings. She seems to have a very calm, contented personality and is much less easily startled than her big sister was.

Vital Statistics

Date of birth: March 9th, 2005
Time: 4:21 p.m.
Place: Luther Hospital, Eau Claire, WI
Weight: 8 lb, 5 oz
Length: 21 inches