Jessica - Month One
Jessica Johanna Brooks - Born by C-Section on Monday, December 8th, 2008 - 6lbs, 19inches long @ 2:49 PM. Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital.
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Although it was great for us to hear her healthy lungs (we could have just sat and listened to it for a while ~ a beautiful thing!)...she really doesn’t fuss much and her sleep patterns regulated quickly...great for Katherine’s recovery.
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On Thursday we came home...our route passed the place where Jessica’s big sister Elysha was laid to rest. It was a touching moment, and at the same time a reminder to us that the "family circle" will not always be "broken"! :)
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Just to record her current length...could hardly remember that Elysha was once this small too!
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A ’not so flattering’ shot of one aspect of ’home life’ :)
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First Christmas
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Three weeks old now...and very happy to be here!
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Holding Daddy’s hand
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Having sweet dreams
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Listening to a story with Daddy (he was taking a break from work!)
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Tuckered out after helping Mummy with the laundry!
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Now one month old!
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The toy on the right (a duck) has become a favourite. The picture after this one shows just how much!
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