Michael and Jana: Baby Allie Arrives!!!

Allie Elizabeth Albretsen was born on April 14th at 9:48 am. She was

6lbs 13oz and was 19.5in long. We were so happy to have her join our little family. From the very very beginning Allie was an easy baby. My whole pregnancy was easy and delivery was the same. She did decide to make us learn patience and I was induced early in the morning (like 1am) on Tuesday. My due date was on the 12th. Besides that though she made everything easy! By 5:30 that morning I was in active labor and at 9:48 she was born and everything went smoothly! That is Allie she is very easy going. She only fusses when she is hungry or needs a diaper change. She is content as long and she is bundled up and cozy.

We were so fortunate to have my Mom come to help us out. She flew in a few days before

Allie was born so we were able to spend a couple days sightseeing since this was her first time to Louisiana. We went downtown and saw the French Quarter then the next day went to Oak Alley Plantation and took a tour of the Plantation house. It was fun to show her a couple of the things unique to this area. It was also great to have her here before Allie arrived so she could be here to watch John when we went to the hospital. John and her quickly became good friends and tears were shed when she had to leave. We loved our 10 days with her and cannot wait for her to visit again!

Adjusting to life with two kids is not too bad when your baby is an angel baby! We have loved every minute with our little Allie girl. John has loved Allie from the start which has been so nice. I was very worried about how he would handle having a new baby at home but he loves her! He is a great big brother and loves to go up and say "Hi cute girl" to her which is adorable. He enjoys laying next to her on the floor and wants to hold her often. He is also a big helper when it comes to getting the burp cloth or binky for mom. We are so blessed!