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When I finally went up to bed last night, Emma was fussing a little bit so I snuggled in beside her. She sleeps with a night light on so it is fairly bright in there at night. She was asleep for the most part, but I whispered in her ear as we snuggled anyway.

"You have a new baby sister Emma. Tomorrow you get to meet the new baby. "She cuddled into me, and fell into a deep sleep.

I laid there for a few more minutes imagining life with the two girls. It was exciting, and scary at the same time but it wouldn't be long until momma and baby were home and the fun began.


Emma slept in to just before 8am which was good. When she snuck into our bedroom like she does now that she is in her big girl bed, I told her again all about the new baby and that she was now a big sister!

"Baby?" she asked.

"Yup. Baby," I replied with a smile.

We got dressed and had a bite to eat and we were on our way just before nine to meet her new sibling.

It went well. We placed the baby crib on wheels to the side so Eva and Emma could have a few minutes alone, and then Eva asked Emma to look across the room. "Is there a baby over there" she asked her."

"BABY! she exclaimed as she opened her arms to hold her.

She was a little excitable and the gentle thing we are going to have to work on, but she did well. Eva had bought her a new barbie to distract her so once we opened up Emma's present, it was all about the Barbie. I think we spent the remainder of the morning looking for missing shoes and brushes and princess crowns.

Oh no. I am going to be surrounded by dolls and pinks and purples and tea parties and .... Anyone want to watch some football? :)

We headed home around lunch for a bite to eat and a nap, and by 6pm we were back at the hospital. Papa, Nana, and auntie Ber were there this time. It was also time to finally name this little bundle once and for all.

"Abby." It was a name we thought of near the end when we realized this baby was coming sooner than later. I wasn't sure but Emma and Abby seem to go together well. And I am sure they will for many years to come.

Well, I think it's time for an early night tonight. Tomorrow mommy and baby come home and our new life as a family of 6 begins. (we can never forget Tara (Dog) and Teddy (Cat) too. :)

Oh, and Abby was born around 8:30pm on August 11th, weighing in at 7lbs, 14oz. With everything that was going on, I never seen the official time of birth. I know it is pretty close.

Thanks to everyone for all the well wishes. We'll talk soon as we get settled in.

Cheers,
Larry.

Here is a link to a name I had pondered. I forgot a friend named his girl this, and another good friend used this name as a middle name. I had heard this song a month or so ago, and it sounded so pretty. I like Abby too. Her initials are AR. I guess she gets an album now instead of a song. :) It just so happens to be my all time favorite album so that works too.

Abby Rose Pattison. I think I like it.