Welcome, Maggie!

by filosofo. Posted on December 17, 2007 at 4:41 pm

My first daughter, Margaret Evelyn, was born this morning at 9:51 EST, weighing 7 lbs 13 oz, and measuring 20 ½ inches. She’s different from brother Sam in that she is naturally born (VBAC), about a pound lighter, half an inch longer, and most noticeably not screaming constantly.

Maggie wearing her first outfit

We arrived at the hospital late Saturday night after Melita’s contractions—which had started Friday—reached the point that the obstetrician on call recommended that we come to the hospital. We made it just in time to avoid this weekend’s nor’easter.

Maggie being weighed

Melita’s labor was long, but she held up well and after the delivery bounced back with a big appetite. I have a lot to be thankful to God for: mom and baby’s health, epidural anesthesia, and friends who were able to watch Sam while we were in the hospital.

Daddy and Maggie
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  1. By The Litabug Phlog » She’s here! on 17 Dec 2007 at 5:24 pm

    [...] Austin posted her first photos here: http://www.ilfilosofo.com/blog/2007/12/17/welcome-maggie/ [...]

16 Comments

  1. Conal & Jane commented on December 17, 2007 at 6:47 pm | Permalink
    Conal & Jane

    Very cute!

  2. David Gustafson commented on December 17, 2007 at 7:27 pm | Permalink
    David Gustafson

    Congratulations!

  3. Kaz and Mich commented on December 17, 2007 at 9:36 pm | Permalink
    Kaz and Mich

    Wow!!!! She is a little Wonder!!!

    Kiss to the beautiful girl and the mommy and Sam and hugs to a Proud Daddy Austin!

    Love
    Kaz and Michie

  4. Kristalyn Lovegrove commented on December 18, 2007 at 12:17 am | Permalink
    Kristalyn Lovegrove

    Austin,
    It is great that you used Grandma’s name for Maggie’s middle name. That is so sweet!!

  5. Hege commented on December 18, 2007 at 9:30 am | Permalink
    Hege

    Amy sent me the link. This is great! Congratulations so much! I hope you will bring your kids to campus one day after the holidays:)
    -Hege

  6. Lynn commented on December 18, 2007 at 9:53 am | Permalink
    Lynn

    oh, Austin! she’s beautiful! and what a sweet picture of the two of you… (good news travels fast – Hege sent me the link)

    and I second Hege’s suggestion on a family campus-visit!

    Best to Melita, Sam and Maggie -
    Lynn
    PS very cool blog – and great logo!

  7. Amato family commented on December 18, 2007 at 1:43 pm | Permalink
    Amato family

    Congratulations again! What a beautiful baby.

    Merry Christmas!

    Love,

    Damon, Kari, & Kate

  8. Evelyn Austin Matzko commented on December 18, 2007 at 4:02 pm | Permalink
    Evelyn Austin Matzko

    Dear Austin & Melita, What a lovely little girl and to think how kind to me you are to give her my old fashion name for her middle name ! Thank you for honoring me like that ! Congratulations to Melita for having Margret like I had all my babies! It was hard but worth every minute of suffering ! We are all so thankful that she has arrived and you are both well;even Daddy ! Love, Grandma Matzko

  9. Michelle(Cope)Gurnsy commented on December 26, 2007 at 8:18 pm | Permalink
    Michelle(Cope)Gurnsy

    Congratulations Melita and Austin!
    I am so happy for all of you.
    What a wonderful Christmas blessing!
    Michelle

  10. houserocker commented on December 29, 2007 at 2:56 pm | Permalink
    houserocker

    congratulations for your sweet and healthy baby.

    best regards from germany and a woderful new year!!
    houserocker

  11. Chris Moncus commented on January 2, 2008 at 1:37 pm | Permalink
    Chris Moncus

    Congratulations!

    And also a thank you for your WordPress plugins. I have used them on quite a few church and personal sites. Your work is helping us spread His love!

  12. Mike Darter commented on January 19, 2008 at 6:07 am | Permalink
    Mike Darter

    Congratulations! I just had my 3rd girl 2 months ago. Best wishes to all!

  13. Steve Kirk commented on January 24, 2008 at 9:59 pm | Permalink
    Steve Kirk

    Congratulation. What a beautiful baby girl. My youngest graduated high school this year. It was not small feat for a great boy with Asperger’s Autism. We are so proud of him. Thanks for the pics and blessings to you and your family.

  14. qrius commented on January 30, 2008 at 1:59 pm | Permalink
    qrius

    Congrats! Good work on picking up the wordpress backup plugin and maintaining it by the way. Much appreciated.

  15. Sebastian commented on February 11, 2008 at 6:50 pm | Permalink
    Sebastian

    congrats, this is a beautiful little baby :-) also thanks for your plugins.

    greets

  16. Matt10Spaces commented on February 19, 2008 at 9:31 pm | Permalink
    Matt10Spaces

    Congrats. Beautiful daughter. My first was a girl too! Lots of fun.

    I’ve used your plugins for years. I thought the least I could do is extend my best wishes.

    Parenting is the best! …Sleepless, but the best.

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