Friday, May 18, 2012

Cristina Lei is Finally Here!

After several hours of laboring and waiting, and an absolutely amazing job by our surrogate "M"...our daughter finally made her debut!


Cristina Lei
8 lbs, 11 oz.
21-1/2" long
Born on May 18, 2012 at 1:46 am


More details after we all get a cat nap, but we are in awe of the fantastic job "M" did to bring this adorable bundle of joy in to our lives.  Thank you!  We couldn't be happier and more in love with this beautiful girl!


Here are a couple photos.  Isn't she the cutest ever???


Oh I'm so tired!

She's got her eye on us!

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59 comments:

  1. Annette and MarkMay 18, 2012 at 1:45 AM

    Congrats Guys, I have felt like a stalker checking for updates! She is adorable, enjoy every moment!

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  2. MargritMay 18, 2012 at 2:02 AM

    Happy end!! Of a long long waiting.
    But no - happy beginnings!! :-)

    So glad for you.

    Congratulations to your beautiful baby, to you daddies and also to your great surro "M".

    Margrit (the one "looking for baby" from Nuernberg)

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  3. AnonymousMay 18, 2012 at 2:34 AM

    I am so happy for you guys! Can't wait to meet her! She is so beautiful and what a great weight and size. I hope M is doing ok too!


    Love ya,
    Jay S

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  4. Jason and AdriánMay 18, 2012 at 2:43 AM

    MAZEL TOV!!!!

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  5. AnonymousMay 18, 2012 at 2:52 AM

    She is gorgeous!! Congratulations you two!! Beautiful name!! All the best!!
    Kathrin (Germany)

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  6. MarkMay 18, 2012 at 3:20 AM

    Congratulations!!!
    Beautiful baby girl.
    Your party days are over.
    m.

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  7. Kerrie and MarkMay 18, 2012 at 3:33 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! She is gorgeous!!! She looks perfect in every way!!!

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  8. EdwardMay 18, 2012 at 3:39 AM

    C-O-N-G-R-A-T-U-L-A-T-I-O-N-S NEW FAMILY!!!! FINALLY, SHE IS HERE...and BOY OH BOY IS SHE HERE....BIG BOUNCING BABY! GOD BLESS M!
    (when our twins were born, they weighed less together than your beautiful girl!)

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  9. Tandoori VikingMay 18, 2012 at 3:40 AM

    Huge hugs and congratulations on you all!!!

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  10. SaskiaMay 18, 2012 at 3:41 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS!! such fantastic news, so happy for you all, part 2 of your journey begins!. Just so happy for you both :)

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  11. Jeff and KevinMay 18, 2012 at 3:46 AM

    What a beautiful little girl! Congrats guys!
    Such a happy first blog read of my day! High fives all around.

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  12. AnonymousMay 18, 2012 at 3:50 AM

    what a DOLL! You guys are in for the greatest time of your life!

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  13. JohnMay 18, 2012 at 3:54 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS! She's beautiful! We are so happy for you!!!

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  14. Delhi DreamersMay 18, 2012 at 3:55 AM

    Congratulations!!!!!!! She is beautiful!!!!!!

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  15. Opa and GIgiMay 18, 2012 at 4:11 AM

    What a beautiful baby girl! Congrats!

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  16. Will and MichaelMay 18, 2012 at 4:21 AM

    Congratulations what an adorable little girl!! Enjoy every second WHAM xoxoxo

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  17. About Bernadette & DuaneMay 18, 2012 at 4:29 AM

    Well she certainly knows how to make an entrance! So thrilled for you guys! Much love to the whole family! xoxoxo

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  18. VeronikaMay 18, 2012 at 4:39 AM

    She is beautiful!! Congratulations!

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  19. MelissaMay 18, 2012 at 4:46 AM

    Worth the wait! Beautiful little girl. Love her name. Congratulations!

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  20. New Year DreamingMay 18, 2012 at 5:23 AM

    Wow she is soooooo gorgeous! I am so happy for you all. Lovely lovely names Cristina Lei. Congratulations Daddies!

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  21. RobertMay 18, 2012 at 5:32 AM

    Finally! Congratulations.

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  22. MandyMay 18, 2012 at 6:00 AM

    Oh no I fell asleep!! She is GORGEOUS!! She is loved all around the rld already :)

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  23. KateMay 18, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    YEAH! Congratulations! Your daughter is absolutely delightful. I am so happy for you. Now begins the next wonderful, exciting, stimulating stage of parenthood.

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  24. Babydreams2011May 18, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! Just got up and ran to my computer for an update! SO happy to read this this morning!! She is BEAUTIFUL!! YAY!!!! xoxo!

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  25. JeniMay 18, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    Oh, she's absolutely beautiful! Congratulations to you both and to M. A family at last!

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  26. FGMay 18, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    Warmest congratulations to you both. Welcome to the world Cristina.

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  27. CharlotteMay 18, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    Congratulations a million times over to the whole family!

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  28. AnonymousMay 18, 2012 at 7:36 AM

    Congratulations guys, its been worth the wait. Wow you are now parents! I am a regular follower of your blog and I have so been there on this long journey of ups and downs with you. Wishing you all the bestx Jane

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  29. AleksandraMay 18, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    So wonderful. Congratulations and she is so beautiful! Enjoy her, she waited so long to meet you!

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  30. DouglasMay 18, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    Oh wow! Congratulations to you. Now the fun really starts!

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  31. Brent and CharlieMay 18, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    Congrats guys! She is beautiful! Happy Birthday, Cristina!

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  32. JesseMay 18, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    She's so pretty!!! Yay! HUGE Congrats to you guys!!! :)

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  33. MichaelMay 18, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    Hooray. So glad we all finally get to meet her. Congratulations to the daddies and "M" and of course the sweet baby.

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  34. e10stixMay 18, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    congrats! I am so excited for you guys, she is beautiful! Welcome to the world!

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  35. Amber and BrianMay 18, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    Congratulations!!! We are so happy for you guys! What a beautiful name to fit a beautiful baby girl!

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  36. AnonymousMay 18, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    Congratulations!!! I have been following your blog for a while now and just had to comment. Congratulations on your new baby girl she is such a gorgeous little girl! :)

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  37. More Than WordsMay 18, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    Congratulations, she is beautiful and I LOVE her name! Cheers :)

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  38. JR and JimMay 18, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    And so it REALLY begins.......Congratulations guys. She is beautiful!,,,,,,,

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  39. Mrs. HMay 18, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    Beautiful name for a beautiful girl! Congrats!!

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  40. seanMay 18, 2012 at 12:40 PM

    congratulations. absolutely adorable and perfect. best wishes to you guys!

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  41. Mike and TonyMay 18, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    I LOVE THOSE CHEEKS! CONGRATS TO ALL OF YOU!!! I am so happy for you guys. Just wait... the fun really begins know.

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  42. lisaluMay 18, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    Congratultions... she is beautiful great weight to!! well done to your surrogate she has done you proud x

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  43. TigerlilycatMay 18, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    Yay, yay and YAY. Welcome to the world Cristina Lei!!! It feels like we've been waiting to meet you for as long as your daddies have... Have a beautiful life little girl.

    Lisa
    xx

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  44. Ryan and RubenMay 18, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    She's beautiful! All the best to you and your family!

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  45. cheldiMay 18, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    YAY!!!! So very happy for you ALL!

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  46. JacarandaMay 18, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    I knew if I turned my back on this Blog for a MINUTE she'd arrive!! Here I am at No: 46 already!! CONGRATULATIONS DADDIES!! Critina Lei is SO BEAUTIFUL! And to "M" you are a superstar xx

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  47. JacarandaMay 18, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    ... Actually you are sleeping now so No 46 will probably be No 276 by the time you wake up and approve everything ha ha xx

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  48. Toban MMay 18, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    Doug, she is absolutely beautiful and what an incredibly pretty name. Your day has finally come and I could not be happier for you. Cheers :)

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  49. JohnQPublicMay 18, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    Congratulations, guys! Best, best wishes for the newly enlarged family.

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  50. TaterMay 18, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    Adorable, guys! Congrats to your whole little family. But that nap won't be happening anytime soon :) Will y'all get to stay in the area a bit so Cristina can experience her first Capital Pride Parade?

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  51. AnonymousMay 18, 2012 at 9:42 PM

    I love that you changed your blog name! She is what you have been looking for! So sweet! When do you get to take her home?
    Kathrin (Germany)

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  52. braejumaMay 18, 2012 at 11:10 PM

    Oh my goodness! She is soooooo cute!!!!! Congratulations to you all. Shes beautiful!!!

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  53. dancingarcherMay 19, 2012 at 2:03 AM

    Congratulations!!! Your beautiful little girl sure knows how to make a fashionably late entrance :) Wishing you all every joy in parenthood, and welcome Christina to the world xo

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  54. SKhanMay 19, 2012 at 3:54 AM

    She is beautiful!!! Congratulations to both of you and M!

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  55. Arya and PaulMay 19, 2012 at 4:28 AM

    Congratulations to you all! She is gorgeous!! X

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  56. paradykesMay 19, 2012 at 7:13 AM

    Congratulations! She is beautiful!! Enjoy every minute

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  57. LeahMay 19, 2012 at 7:13 AM

    Congratulations!!!! She's absolutely beautiful!! You guys are two lucky fathers!!

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  58. Mama LMay 20, 2012 at 2:08 AM

    OMG she's simply adorable! Congrats, daddies! Such a blessing ... she is definitely going to be loved beyond comparison. <3

    P.s. If you calculate her birth time into PST, she would technically have the same birthday as our little boys! How fun is that?! ;)

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  59. fromsophiesviewMay 21, 2012 at 5:21 AM

    Congratulations to the 3 Amigos....CL is a beauty and we know that you guys will dress her up in all the cute designer outfits fit for a Hawaiian life style like flip flops and sundresses...you are going to have fun! Again so happy for you!

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