Baby Girl has Arrived!

I am so very happy to announce that our Baby Girl has arrived!

She was born Friday, December 28, 2007 at 4:13pm.
7lbs, 5oz - 19.5 inches

Curly (redish?) hair and a darling little nose!

We are both doing splendidly. She remains nameless, however!

Thank you so very much for all of your prayers, we are so grateful for them.

I'll update soon with photos and, hopefully, Baby Girl's name!

D-Day is growing nearer!

Karl and I decided that we'd like Baby Girl to arrive this side of 2007 while my family was in town. SOOO--we're set for a December 28 induction. That is, IF Little Miss Charba doesn't decide to come on her own before then!! --Which we would prefer, of course. Her head is way WAY down, so she really could come at any time! I don't have any other labor symptoms to report, as my cervix is posterior and the Doctor graciously opted to save me great discomfort by not checking for dilation. Braxton Hicks contractions are pretty frequent, but not at all painful. With Henry I called them my "breathless moments." This time around, however, they've been given the monicker "Braxton Hiccups." Good times, good times.

Although I gained 2 pounds since last week, my Baby Bump hasn't grown in 3 weeks! What's that all about...

One week 'til the FINAL check up! Yay! I'm so excited to meet her!

Let the Guessing Begin!

Date? Time? When will the newest Charba arrive??? Her due date is Dec 29th, and that's backed up by a 1st trimester ultrasound ... etc!

I'll keep a running list of everyone's submissions.


Please don't guess any time in January--that's not even funny :p
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Audrey: Dec 28, 8pm
Karl: Dec 29, 5am
Hallie: Dec 30, 9:13pm - Feast of the Holy Family!
Kateri: Dec 31
Duquesa: Dec 31, 3pm [Hour of Divine Mercy--I like!]
Laura: Jan 2, 2008, 3am, 7 lbs 6 ozs [pint-sized, eh Laura?!]

38 Weeks!

Can you believe there's only 2.5 weeks until my due date?!?!?



Baby Girl is head down, but the only pains I've been feeling are elbows and heels poking poking poking!

Her heart rate was really low today-130's-but so was my blood pressure. It must be this cold weather we're having--brrr!!! Today was cold and rainy outside (45/38 degrees) but snuggly warm inside. I'll take any kind of cold during the winter, though--'cause that's what it's all about!!!

One week until my next appointment and then only 3 days until my family arrives! Uncle Isaac wants you to wait to be born until he gets to Texas, little girl...let's not disappoint him!!! haha!

Our little family...

Family Portrait cropped, originally uploaded by The_Charbas.

Baby Bump

Am I 36 or 37 weeks along? Well, no matter--the basketball that I'm carrying under my shirt is getting bigger and bigger!!

Sewing Projects...

I have always enjoyed sewing--whether it be sewing something from scratch or making alterations to something premade. As an heir to the short genes of the Huss family, most-if not all-my pants need hemming! However, the most fun comes from creating projects with special purpose for special people.

The past few months I've been working on a Baptismal Gown for Baby Girl. Henry's gown was my first. I haven't yet decided whether this will be an every-baby tradition or a one-time boy and girl endeavor.




Henry's gown was fairly plain and most definitely gender neutral. But since we are anticipating Baby Girl's arrival, I felt that she would appreciate something more befitting her femininity ;p



Next up: Christmas Stockings.