Dec
28
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12/28/2008 2:53 PM
Holland to Houston: The 2nd day of Christmas (12/26) Beatriz and Birgit were surprised by the visit of her sister Sylvia and daughters Nicole (9yrs) and Monique (7yrs) from Holland ! Nicolaas (Birgit's brother in law) was very generous as he gave them 3 tickets to Houston for Christmas to meet Beatriz and help Birgit 'get better prepared' for her transition to Mommy-hood life ;-)
Health Update: Birgit & Jamison were pleasantly surprised by the feedback from Beatriz' pediatritian Dr. Alex Injac (12/27) regarding her health progress. Beatriz is no longer at risk of jaundice from the A+/A- blood type issues. Also, she has gained weight at a good pace (now 8.6 lbs, up from 6.14 at birth, putting her at the 50% range which is average), and she grew in body length (now 20.75, up from 19.5 at birth, putting her height at the 75% range so she may be taller than Mommy ;-). The only potential issue is that she does have an umbilical hernia but the Doctor said it will most probably heal itself naturally.
Holiday Visitors: On 12/24 Beatriz was visited by the Williams family (Paul, Michelle, Sean, Ricky and Rachel), who prepared a video clip for her on her birth date that shows proof that it actually snowed in Houston that day. Also, Rachel is the one who during the baby shower guessed the size of Birgit's belly with Beatriz still inside! Aunt Kelly also came by to visit and offered her baby-sitting services :-). And today (12/28) Beatriz had a "full house" of visitors. Her uncle from Holland, Azing Jan, has moved to Houston with his employer, and came over with his 8 year old son Ab who does not speak English yet. Also, Jamison's friend Francisco came over with his 3 or 4 year old daughter Anna who does not speak Dutch. However, Nicole and Monique speak both Dutch and English, so I knew they could translate...but that was apparently not even necessary...they all had a great time playing together, riding my giant lion and and deer stuffed animals, trying on my shoes and purses, playing on the keyboard and flute, and coming by to show Beatriz their team talents :-) PS And on New Year's day, Jamison's parents and sister Caitlin will come to Houston from Indiana to meet Beatriz too.
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