We know you've all been waiting for baby photos, and we now have some online! Go to http://www.contracheck.com/gallery/ and click "login" in the upper right corner. Use the username "guests" and the password "dottie" to see the 'hidden' photo album (called "Dorothy's Birthday"). I'm protecting these new photos behind a login for now, just because we haven't thought at all yet about web search engines automatically archiving personal photos.
As Elizabeth posted last night, Dorothy is doing great. (BTW, I prefer the nickname "Dottie" and Elizabeth prefers to use "Dorrie" or maybe it's "Dory" - the same as the no-short-term-memory fish in "Finding Nemo.") She needs some supplements at the moment, because of the concerns with her initially low glucose levels, but Elizabeth is working on breastfeeding, and once her milk comes in we hope to be able to wean her from the formula supplements.
I could probably write a book about everything that's happened in the last few days, and especially about how wonderful Dorothy is. But instead, I'm going to go back to the hospital to get even more time with both my beauties. Thanks again to everyone for your great support, and we'll post more updates as we get the time.
Posted by Tom Nugent at March 7, 2004 10:57 AMDory/Dottie is gorgeous! Thanks for the fast photo service in the midst of all the excitement (and exhaustion). We have passed them on to Grandma and Aunt Marylou and printing some to take to the office tomorrow.
Posted by: Grandma Chris at March 7, 2004 12:15 PMGreat- Grama Flo just came in, Auntie lu had pictures taped to the back door for her to see. wow what a beauty. She looks like Elizabeth and Tom. Even alittle like My Ethan. Great- Grama Flo hopes she has Elizabeth' beautiful smile and not Tom coulick. Ha Ha........ Hope she talkes to Grama flo like Tom did e\when he was little. Autie Lu can't wait to teach her all the things she taught Tom and Keith when they were little.
OH NO NOT THAT!!!!!!!!! All our love and prayers to all of you. McDonalds sends their congratulations to one and all....Talk to you later. "GGF & GAL"
Beautiful :o)
Posted by: Karen at March 7, 2004 09:06 PMNow THAT'S a pretty baby. Makes me want to grab my camera and take some photos... very photogenic. :)
I especially like the one of Tom holding Dory with Elizabeth in the background, lol, Tom you look so proud!
Congrats once again on a beautiful baby!
Posted by: Seth Matheson at March 8, 2004 01:09 AMWhat a trouper you are, Elizabeth! Sounds like a brutal few days-- really for both of you, of course, but you must feel like you were run over by a Mac truck!!! Of course, I'm sure it's all worth it now . . . My favorite photo is of Elizabeth holding the baby-- look how she loves her mommy already. Really beautiful. Congratulations to all!!
Best,
B
Elizabeth, you did well! What a beautiful baby, very charming. You, Tom and Dorothy make a wonderful family.
Congratulations again,
Howard