One month! (and much thanks)

Abigail is now one month old! Plus she's now a substantial 8 and 1/2 pounds. We're very impressed:



We celebrated by taking a walk and then coming home to take a nap. Such bliss.

We also wanted to thank the women who helped Abigail come into this world safely. Their knowledge, strength and wit made all the difference a month ago:

We are forever grateful to CBS Midwifery; Barbara Sellers who delivered Abigail and Elizabeth Boyce who didn't deliver but supported us throughout the pregnancy. These two women are phenomenal midwives.

We also could not have made it through the labor and delivery so beautifully without the guidance of Sarah Moore, our doula. She is invaluable to us--we still look to her when we are bit frazzled by this whole parenting thing.

Much thanks too to you for checking in on us and our blog. We have such loving and caring friends and family surrounding us--we cherish you!

Here are our latest pictures!

A Big Week for Abigail

Abigail turned 3-weeks-old this past Tuesday. Amanda and Abigail celebrated throughout the week. Unfortunately, the Friends of Hudson River Park Gala on Thursday kept Jonathan pretty busy. The ladies, including Daphne, went outside for several walks all together this week, and Jonathan was even able to join them for a late night (that's 8:30 for us these days) ice cream run. And, at one point during the week, Abigail's Grandpa Ken took her for a long stroll around Prospect Park.

On a more official front, Abigail's papers all came this week. Now she has a birth certificate and a social security card. Without much in the way of pockets, though, we'll likely hold on to them for her for a while. But it's nice to know that now Abigail can get a job if she wants to start earning her own money.

(Pics from Abigail's 4th week)

Two weeks

It was two weeks ago that we became parents. And through the sleepless nights, the reading of What to Expect the First Year at 3am (which we do not recommend at that hour) and the lovely chirping sounds she makes at any hour of the day--we're having a great time.

Hope you enjoy the latest pictures of our "little package."

You'll also see a few pictures of Daphne, who just turned two yesterday! Happy birthday puppy dog!

It's a girl!!!

Yesterday morning, April 13th at 8:15am, we joyfully welcomed our beautiful baby daughter, Abigail Rose Ettinger, to this world weighing 6 pounds 6 ounces, measuring 19 1/4 inches, and with a full head of ash-blonde hair. We're just in awe of her.

We got home from the hospital this afternoon, after visits from one aunt, one uncle and all the grandparents. Baby and Mom are doing great, albeit tired.

Click here to view pictures from Abigail Rose's 1st 2 days.

Rollo's comin' any day now

Our baby is coming soon. 39 weeks pregnant and due April 15th. Stay tuned for some exciting news!

Belly rumble

There has been some serious movement in the belly. Rollo loves to move early in the morning or late at night. We're positive we're going to see a foot or hand popping out at any moment. Just two and half more months left!

Happy New Year

It struck both of us, as the clock struck midnight, that we're really going to become parents this year.