The masked man

While Ben was able to stay home with Clara and I last week, he caught a bad cold. Consequently, this is what Ben looked like anytime he was near Clara. Luckily, Clara has stayed healthy and at yesterday's checkup she'd grown an inch and now weighs 8 lbs 13 oz. That's an 18 oz gain in 9 days. She's a good eater.

She also got her first real bath on Monday and as you can see, she did not enjoy it.

And just so we don't end on such a sad note, here's a picture of Clara last night after she pushed her hair bow up on top of her head.

Clara Louise

Here are a few more pics of our sweet baby girl. So--I had no idea that taking care of a newborn was so exhausting. Everyone always said we wouldn't get any sleep but I never really knew that they were being literal. I have a new found admiration for all parents. Also, Ben is the most AMAZING husband ever. I don't know what I'd do without his love and support.

First bath

Clara's first bath.

Taking a nap

Clara trying to sneak a quick nap in before her first bath.

A proud father

Ben trying to figure out what you do with a baby.

Picture of Mom

This is a picture of Anna right after 12 hours of labor. She delivered Clara naturally and looks amazing!