I'm an Aunt!

[krazykitkat]

I have a niece!

Lara Kate born 6.11pm tonight in Sydney
7 pound 3.5 ounces
47cm (18.5 inches)

Katherine was induced this morning (they didn't want anyone to worry so didn't tell us - Katherine was having problems with her pelvis, could barely walk, so the doctor wanted the baby born a little earlier), went into labour at 10.30am. She had an epidural about 2.30pm and labour stalled and the doctor said they might have to do a c section. But he went away and when he came back she was fully dilated.

I was debating between Auntie Kate (what I mostly get called) or Katie (what my grandparents called me), definitely going with Kate now. We really love the name. And Lara's Theme is mum's and dad's song (the first movie they saw together was Dr Zhivago).

Michael will call in tonight with some photos. We'll see her tomorrow.

Comments

[lifeasanamazon.livejournal.com]

*smooches you and swings you round*

Coolest aunt, ever.

[pixiesio.livejournal.com]

Congrats all around!

[t3andcrumpets.livejournal.com]

Congratulations!!!

[darkrefuge.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! That's exciting news! I'm an aunt and great aunt many times over. And it's really funny, but none of them regularly will call me "Aunt Nancy." When I had to pick up Ethan (age 4) at pre-school one day the teacher said, "Oh, I asked Ethan who was picking him up, then asked if you were his aunt, but he said, she's "Just Nancy." (Actually I'm his Great Aunt.) LOL
(Kid's say the darndest things. *wink*)

My Mom Loved "Lara's Theme" from "Dr. Zhivago"... and I still have the music box that I purchased her that played it.

Sounds like she'll be be a much loved little girl!

[anr]

WOOHOO! Congratulations, hon! That's fantastic news. :)

[quasiradiant.livejournal.com]

congrats!!

[cynthia1960.livejournal.com]

Congratulations, auntie!

[athena4lynn.livejournal.com]

Congratulations, Auntie Kate!!

And to the proud parents too, of course.

*hugs*

[littlemissscifi.livejournal.com]

Congratulations. :)

[dianora2.livejournal.com]

Congrats! Being an aunt is awesome. :)

[gossipcom.livejournal.com]

I just realised in all of the mayhem of the past week I forgot to say Congrats Auntie Kat!