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Introducing Petra Ingrid

For the latest news, moment-to-moment, please visit our blog Petra-fied, and don't miss Petra's Photo Album.

For the story leading up to Petra's arrival please visit the Monkeyblog

The Vitals:

Chromosomes: 46,XX
Born 3:09am, Oct. 18th
Weight: a whopping 9lbs, 9.6oz
Length: 20 inches

And the obligatory baby picture:

The Loot we have:

Everyone knows that having a baby is just an excuse for shopping! We've managed to acquire HUGE piles of babyclothes already (Thanks Glorena & Craigslist)! Pretty much everything she'll need for the first year. We also have lots of other loot our wonderful friends & family (and Craigslist and credit cards) have provided:

Ikea Diktad Crib (Thanks Tim & Anissa) Strollers (yes, plural- a Quinny Zapp and a Quinny Freestyle 3xl jogger) Fisher Price Aquarium cradle swing Fisher Price Hop 'n Pop Bouncy chair Massaging bouncy chair (I didn't even know these existed!) Carseats (yes, plural again, one a Quinny Maxi-Cosi which attaches to the Zapp) Diaper bucket (The Champ. Thanks Alena) Graco Pack n' Play Playpen/bassinet/changing table (Thank you Margaret & Desiree!) Bathtubs (plural again. Thanks Patti & Andy, and Alena) Nursing footrest & Boppy pillow Snugli baby carrier Bassinet on the way (Thanks Holly) A Baby Wipe warmer (Huh? How come I never got warm wipes?!) Musical Mobiles (plural one more time! Thanks Patti & Andy) Crib bumper and blanket Clothes-o-rama including: 12 sleepers 7 rompers/coveralls 9 swee'pea style gowns (1 suitable for the arctic) 15 pairs of socks 2 pairs of shoes (including Robeez monkey shoes!) 8 hats 6 bibs 14 receiving blankets 4 quilts 4 fleece blankets 5 washcloths 11 towels

The Remodel:

Richard (with Tim's much appreciated help) built a library in the garage to move our bookshelves out of Vanna's room. Vanna won't be to happy about it, but it's only a 2 bedroom house, not everyone can have their own room! 8x12' Was just barely big enough for the bookshelves and file cabinets, with no room to spare!

Last Updated June 5, 2006
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