Hannah's Home!

Hannah came home from the hospital yesterday. She is eating better but it is still a bit if a battle. I had to spend 24 hours at the hospital learning from the nurses how to feed her and making sure she was eating consistently. So every three hours is a test but she is doing better and better. We have a doctor's appointment tomorrow so we are hoping she is gaining weight. We love her so much and she brings us great joy and laughter. Thank you for praying.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace

Our daughter Hannah Nicole was born on December 23rd. She was healthy at 5 lbs, 6 oz and 18 1/2 inches. She has great lungs and is very strong. I was admitted last Friday with pre-eclampsia and had to be induced. She is such an unexpected but amazing Christmas gift. It was so special to hold her on Christmas Eve while listening to music about the holy infant born on the first Christmas. We went home on Christmas day, six days after I arrived. Yesterday she was readmitted for jaundice. Please pray for her that her jaundice clears up and eating improves. She is doing great for being so little, she just needs a little help eating. Some feedings are difficult because she's so sleepy from being early and it's kind of hard to deal with her being back at the hospital. We really appreciate all the love and support we have been given and look forward to introducing her to you all. Love, Nick and Victoria

NYC Baby?

Not quite, Samantha just let Nick practice with Serena in her car seat.

Our first picture on our favorite bridge, we finally went together

(and Hannah too!)

The new coupleMike and Sheila in the weddingAndrew and SerenaSam holding Serena while Devin is off dancing somewhereOur table buddiesThe whole tableReunited with Madelina, my old neighbor and great friend!

My name is still on the door though I think it has been sold twice

Back in Astoria, an accident. Never a dull moment... My favorite place in Astoria, Astoria ParkSam modeling the camo diaper bag we likeDInner with the Chen sistersNick's aunt and uncle after renewing their vows Times SquareOur favorite place in Times Square, the cool Charmin stop, they really made an adventure of it! Nick in Elmo heaven in the three-story Toys R Us Right after Nick says he wants NYC cheesecake, far away from Ferrara's, we run into a Central Park stand where they happen to be featuring Ferrara's desserts! They sure weren't there when Gina and I used to go running in Central Park!One of my favorite places in NYC at Christmas, the Time Warner building, where they play a laser light show to music

Larry and Ruby's wedding was very nice and a great reunion. We started off our trip going to my old co-op to see Madelina for a few minutes before she took off to Argentina. We were so glad we got to see her. Then it was off to the subway and Penn station for a train to Nick's uncle in NJ. I thought I knew NYC but Penn station tested me. We finally figured it out. The next day, Nick's uncle let us drive to the wedding which was beautiful. We drove right back to see his uncle renew his vows at church. The next day driving to church in the city, we ended up in Brooklyn. Nick is awesome driving in Manhattan but I guess it would have helped if I had ever driven there before. We ran into Dana who was also visiting from FLA. Asher was dedicated but we were too far away for good pictures. Then we met more of Nick's family before heading back to the city. We spent two days seeing everything possible in the city. By Wednesday night, my feet were in pain. By Thursday night back in FLA for Thanksgiving, my ankles blew up like the Michelin man. It was kind of scary but the doctor just said to put my feet up. I am actually on bedrest right now, just until tomorrow, for my puffy ankles. It's frustrating because there is nothing I can do but put them up which makes it hard to prepare for a baby. We survived all of childbirth and infant care classes except for one but that should be easy. Our church gave us an absolutelty beautiful shower last weekend. I am waiting for pictures from my mom. Other than that I am doing OK but am looking forward to Christmas vacation. I was relieved when I read the top of my blog, only 40 days to go!