At home

Nap Time

Being born is hard work. Orianna took many well deserved naps.

Mom and Orianna

Tamara enjoyed any alone time she could get with Orianna

Dazed

Tamara was a little dazed afterward, but we made her pose for a couple pictures anyway.

First Touch

Tamara had her in just over 4 hours (I think she was going for some sort of record).
She got to touch her face once before they took her to the nursery to make sure her breathing was ok.

Orianna Lilly

Yay, we have successfully procreated!

Orianna Lilly Bates was born July 1st at 3 PM.
She was 8.2 lbs and 20 inches long.

She has been very healthy and happy. We are pleased that she is doing so well, and happy to be home.