Thursday, January 24, 2008

Welcome Abby!

I would like to proudly announce the birth of my daughter, Abbigale Reese McFarlane.  Abby was born on January 24th at 12:54PM.  She weighs 7lbs and 6oz.  She is 20 1/4" long.  Diana was a trouper and pushed her out in 25 minutes!  Making a total of 18 hours of labor.  My girls are rock stars!

17 comments:

Judy Hinojosa said...

Oh My GOD!!!!! I am so proud of you and happy for you. Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brian and Diana you are both amazing!!
Welcome Home Abby
We love you

We can't wait to see the pictures

Steven and Judy

Kristin said...

Tears!!!! Oh my goodness! Congratulations you guys!! Way to go, D!!! You are awesome! Can't wait to see her! Welcome to the world, Abby! You are so very loved!!!!

Monica said...

Brian and Diana again, just like my last post a few minutes ago...We are soooooproud and happy for all three of you! Love, Grandma Monica ( I love writing that!)

Bets said...

So so so excited to hear from you guys!!! I'm getting the chills just thinking about what a beautiful experience you are about to embark on. I'll be thinking about all three of you all day!
Love you guys,
Bets

We are Family! said...

YEAH!!!!!! Welcome Baby Abby!!!!!
Can't wait to see you! Congratulations Brian and Diana!!!!

Love,
The Alexander Nut Hut~

Bets said...

Wow!!! Way to go you guys!!!!!! Can't wait to meet her.

Betsy

Judy Hinojosa said...

Congratulations Grandma Monica!!! It has been great feeling this excitement together through this blog

Hugs
Judy

Jordan said...

WOOO! Awesome job! I'm so happy for you guys! I'm on my way to the hospital right now!

Monica said...

Judy, you are right. I have loved reading all the comments from everyone too. It helps to make me feel more a part of the process since we are not there in person. Grandma Monica :-)

Kerri said...

Congrats! Now Brian, stop posting and start snuggling!

ps GO Diana Go! 25 minutes? That's awesome! You go girl! :)

fullerfive said...

Welcome sweet baby girl! Can't wait to kiss your sweet little cheeks and toes and nose and hands....it's gonna be a great big love fest when I finally get to see you! Congratulations D and B and welcome to parenthood...it's the sweetest and best part of life this side of heaven.

Love,
Auntie Heather

Ling said...

Sweet!!!! Can't wait to see Abby's photos. Brain and Diana, congratulations!! Look forward to meeting you family soon~~~~~~^_____^

Melinda McRae said...

Congratulations!!!

A VERY SIMPLE Chinese horoscope

Abbi was born in a Boar year (the year ends Feb 06) of Yin Fire
(Yin, 4th Trine, Fixed Element Water): Honest, simple, gallant, sturdy, sociable, peace-loving, patient, loyal, hard-working, trusting, sincere, calm, understanding, thoughtful, scrupulous, passionate, intelligent.

Her “secret animal” for her birth hour is the horse. This is considered the truest sign.
(Yang, 3rd Trine, Fixed Element Fire): Cheerful, popular, quick-witted, changeable, earthy, perceptive, talkative, agile mentally and physically, magnetic, intelligent, astute, flexible, open-minded.

Melinda
Western horoscope coming next when I can find sideral time for Seattle...

Gwen said...

I love the name! Congratulations! Look forward to meeting the family in the near future. Hugs to the three of you and have fun!!!
(Paul Thacker's Wife)

Judy Hinojosa said...

I wanted to share with this you:

Abby's Birth Tree is the ELM Tree (Jan 12-Jan 24th)- my baby nephew Sam is also the Elm Tree

ELM TREE (the Noble-mindedness) -
pleasant shape, tasteful clothes, modest demands, tends not to forgive mistakes, cheerful, likes to lead
but not to obey, honest and faithful partner, likes making decisions for others, noble-minded,
generous, good sense of humor, practical.

Love you Abby
Judy

Melinda McRae said...

Abbi's brief western horoscope:

Sun sign: Aquarius (Air, Fixed) Democratic, unconventional, friendship oriented, humanitarian, cause-oriented, believes in the group, society, progressive, sophisticated, objective.

Rising sign: Gemini (Air, Mutable). The Chinese equivalent is the horse! Logical, inquisitive, lively, active, curious, multi-tasking, talkative, sociable, duality, mercurial, whimsical.

Carrie B said...

Congrats on the birth of your baby! She's just a week younger than my new son, Hunter. Maybe they'll meet up one day in college ;)