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Rebekah's First Easter

The last three days

Thursday evening I had more visitors. Mamie and Aunt Hayley stopped by on their way to Lumberton to check out some Great Danes. Papa came over too. He brought Mommy and Daddy supper and they watched LOST. Papa is like the BabyWhisperer, he's good. I only cried for an hour and a half before I went to bed. I crashed when Mommy put me in my crib. Friday, I had my first doctor's appointment. I now weigh 8 pounds and 2 ounces. I am 20 1/4 inch long. I've been eating like a pig and growing like a weed. Dr. Stanford said I'm a healthy baby. Jenny and Sadie came to visit me Friday afternoon. Daddy also let Gravy and Delta in to play. They are quite intrigued by me. They just stare at my crib and wait for me to make a little noise. Friday night, my Carter grandparents babysat me so Mommy and Daddy could go to El Rancho. I had fun.

Saturday, Mommy and I slept in. Daddy went mud riding with his friends. While he was gone, Crystal and Ty came over to play. We didn't do much playing, Ty and I ended up taking a nap while the Mommies talked. When our Daddies got back, we all had lunch. The Giles went home and I slept some more. Then Mamie, Hayley, and our good friend Carol came over. Hayley and Carol went back to Lumberton to pick up the Great Dane puppy. Mamie stayed to ooh and aah over me. It was great. Tomorrow is my first Easter. I'll be 23 days old.

Waking up fit

On my 9th day

Last night, I slept for a whole six hours straight. Mom really appreciated it. I was just preparing for another big day. This afternoon, my great Grandmother and grandaunt DeaDea drove from Jackson to see me. My Carter grandparents came by too.I had to take a nap. I was just so worn out from looking cute.

Later in the afternoon, I had even more visitors. They came from Purvis. I think Nicole liked holding me and I liked it too. She might have to babysit me when she gets a little older.

Emily, or Ernie as Daddy calls her, was more nervous about holding me, but she managed.

After all those visitors I was tired and needed a real nap with Mom in my fabulous glider.

A Productive Tuesday

This morning I learned to like regular ol' pacifiers in addition to my soothie from the hospital.

Then I had some tummy time on my very own minature BOPPY.

This afternoon, I had some very special visitors. The Gonce girls came to see me and cuddle with me. They made my afternoon nap so comfortable and gave Mom a little break.

This evening, Daddy went to El Rancho with our normal crew and Mom and I played on the internet.

Maybe I'll sleep in four hour shifts tonight, just maybe.

She's here!

Rebekah Grace Carter

arrived Monday, March 10 at 7:09 p.m weighing 7.12 lbs and measuring 19.5 inches.

We stayed in the hospital until Thursday around lunch. We've been home for several days adjusting to our new family and we're loving it!