Announcing the arrival of Natasha Lynn Woolley
3.55 kilos (7 pds 13 oz) and 50 cm (19.5 in)
Born August 23, 2010
Baby Natasha surprised us all by coming early!
I tend to run late with my babies so I expected this baby to follow the same pattern. However, my water broke unexpectedly at 1am Monday morning and I had a lot of bleeding. The hospital was a half hour away so we rushed out the door without packing much, forgetting even our camcorder and camera. (Thank goodness for iphones.) She was born at 4:37am, after which, Rob raced home so that he could take Anna to her very first day of school.
Rob has been wonderfully supportive during all of this, reorganizing a very busy work schedule to let me have some time in the hospital with the baby. (The hospitals here make you WANT to stay. The gourmet food is delicious and the rooms are more like hotel rooms.) He even made a cake with Anna's requested blue frosting on it to celebrate Anna's first day of school (and the baby's birthday).
Natasha is the Russian nickname for Natalia, both of which I love. I am a huge Russophile and I've always wanted to use a Russian name. Lynn is Rob's mother's middle name. She is a wonderful person and we hope that Natasha Lynn will grow up to emulate her namesake.
Here is Natasha meeting her new family.
Hi guys! I'm just not ready to open my eyes yet!
Meeting big sister Anna. . .
And big sister Mariah.
The whole family out on the balcony of my hospital room. Isn't it an enchanting view of Lake Geneva?
Mommy and Baby. I know, I look tired. I am tired.
Baby Natasha with all her siblings. Tyler is so excited about the baby. "Baby! Baby!" He is going to love his little sister. . .maybe a little too much, from her point of view.
Sisters!
15 comments:
Congratulations! She is beautiful - and I love the name Natasha. I can't believe how grown up your girls look. Love you guys!
What a beautiful family of six! We are so happy for you. From the photos, it seems that Natasha (love her name) handles the attention from siblings well. What an exciting event for each of you. Thank you for sharing the photos and story with us.
love,
Arian and Jill
I am so happy for you, Birdie!! What a beautiful baby girl!!!
Big Congrats!!!!
Roberta, you make having a baby look like a DREAM! Congratulations to your family. Beautiful, beautiful!
Congratulations! What a beautiful name for a beautiful girl. And I wish our hospital was as luxurious as yours! Maybe next time around I'll go to Europe to have a baby. I love reading about all your adventures!
I'm thrilled to learn that Natasha came early! Like Jill, I love the name. Absolutely love it.
The photo of Anna holding her baby sister is a real keeper. Wonderful moment in history.
Do as little as possible, Roberta. I mean it. You are an achiever, but it's wise to let lots of things slide by as you recoup. I'm hoping that your mom can come out . . .
Congratulations Rob and Roberta! She is a beautiful baby and she is part of a beautiful family! We love her already.
Congrats you guys! She's beautiful. Glad she came early for you Berta. ( : We'll talk to you guys soon.
She's beautiful, Roberta! Congratulations. And you look fantastic.
Roberta, you amaze me! I dunno how you'd have the time to blog after having 4 kids... ;) I hope Natasha will get your gorgeous curly red hair! - Jenn
WOW!! Congratulations! She's so cute! I love the family picture with all of you on the hospital bed. Can you believe you have FOUR now!? Congrats on the move as well - if this is the last kid does that mean it's the last move?? I hope all is going well. Love and miss you guys!
Congratulations! She is beautiful! What a suprise...we are glad everything went well! Can't wait to hear more about it! Good luck these next few weeks!
So happy for you and your lovely family, Roberta! We just adopted a little girl born 2 weeks ago, so fun to have daughters almost exactly the same age!
Congratulations. What a beautiful family. I'm looking forward to following you and your life in Switzerland. Good to be in touch again.
Роберта и Роб! Поздравляем с рождением Наташи! Желаем сил, здоровья и любви вашей БОЛЬШУЩЕЙ семье. Пусть Наташа Вулей вдохнавляет вас так, как Натали Гончарова вдохновляла Александра Пушкина. Белоликовы.
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