There she is.
Oh, you guys. Wow. This is IT. Everything went off without a hitch. Jeanine said that this was by far the easiest of the three pregnancies and deliveries. Praise God on that one!
But I can't stop staring at my baby girl and have to finish this up so I can go back to it. Here are the stats:
Name: Faith Claire Teague.
Weight: 7 pounds, 11 ounces.
Height: 21 inches. Probably got Jeanine's legs.
Birthday: 9:18am, November 30, 2008.
Age at birth: The boys are very clear on this. She's zero. (But two weeks and a day early.)
Age as I type: 7 hours. (Wireless Internet, Facebook, and crazy camera-phones have raised everyone's expectations on this part. Three and five years ago, days were still acceptable.)
Hair: A lovely light brown-ish blond. Not too much. Just the right amount.
Diapers changed: 3 (out of approximately 2,500).
In lieu of this week's TPODs (those are gonna have to wait until we're home), here are some photos fresh off the camera:
Comments
Congratulations Teagues! She is beautiful! I cannot believe there is finally a baby girl in your family. She is precious and the pictures are amazing. Thanks for putting them up so fast since I have been dying to see what she looks like! Congratulations once again and have fun staring at her (I probably would too!)
Posted by:Annie Petrella | November 30, 2008 4:57 PM
Amazing, amazing. Jeanine looks GORGEOUS. How is it possible she had just given birth?? Love the picts with the boys, brings tears and the baby itch too. Danger! Danger! That is one amazingly beautiful little girl, can't wait to meet her!
Posted by:Christy | November 30, 2008 5:24 PM
WOW is right. She is precious--so beautiful. And Jeanine looks great. We are SO happy for you all.
Posted by:Karri | November 30, 2008 5:25 PM
Congratulations! Faith is gorgeous. I love her name. How cool that she has two brothers to look out for her. I think that is such a blessing. Jeanine looks fantabulous! You all look amazing and so happy. What a wonderful Thanksgiving addition for your family.
Lots of love,
Joy Thierer
Posted by:Joy Thierer | November 30, 2008 6:02 PM
She is SUCH a pretty newborn! And Jeanine - you look disgustingly good! We are SO excited for you - when ben saw luke and silas in the pics - he said "hey those are my friends!"
Posted by:angela Morris | November 30, 2008 7:45 PM
The one of Silas and Faith makes me tear up. 'Nuff said.
Posted by:Uncle Royal | November 30, 2008 7:50 PM
Congratulations! She's beautiful, and the pictures are wonderful. I especially love the pictures of the boys holding and admiring her.
Posted by:Andi | November 30, 2008 7:51 PM
We are so happy for you all! Faith is beautiful! We can't wait to meet her!
Love,
Ryan, April, and Kate
Posted by:April | November 30, 2008 8:39 PM
Congrats to your family- Faith is lovely and so obviously loved! What a happy and joyful day!
Posted by:julie | November 30, 2008 9:26 PM
Oh YEA!!!! I've been waiting for this!!! She's absolutely gorgeous and you all look so happy.
By the way, Joel is "zero" as well---that's how they do ages in Japan. If you're not yet one, you're zero. Period. So Joel is 7 months older than little Faith, but they're the same age! How's that.
Posted by:Abigail | November 30, 2008 9:48 PM
I am SO happy for you guys and will pray for a safe,easy transition home. Give Jeanine a big hug for me-she is the poster-woman for how pregnancy and birth should be =)
Posted by:Katie Brannon | November 30, 2008 11:35 PM
She is precious. I am so glad that everything went well with the delivery.
Posted by:Caroline Boedy Russo | December 1, 2008 7:29 AM
You all look great and those pictures are fantastic - I can't believe they are from a phone!
Posted by:Wendy | December 1, 2008 7:35 AM
Congratulations and Welcome Faith! She is gorgeous!!!
Posted by:Carri | December 1, 2008 7:39 AM
Congratulations! What beautiful pictures! We are so happy for y'all and can't wait to meet your newest little blessing.
Posted by:Kristin Edmunds | December 1, 2008 10:48 AM
Congratulations! The newest Teague is a beauty, just like her mom.
Posted by:Kris | December 1, 2008 11:39 AM
Congratulations. Girls are fun, too. And quite a blessing. Beautiful girls. Love, Mrs. Melton
Posted by:Susan Melton | December 1, 2008 12:39 PM
Congratulations!
You most certainly got tears from me (okay, I am hormonal but she's too beautiful!)and Ryan is getting excited! Welcome to the world Faith! So blessed to share this moment with you all. Praise God!
Posted by:Jen and Ryan | December 1, 2008 1:42 PM
I always said I'd love to have two boys first then a girl - you know so I'd have some extra help to fend off any potentially unworthy suitors. Nice work Beau. I am excited for what God has in store for you and your family.
Posted by:Bryan | December 1, 2008 5:12 PM
Let me join the chorus of congratulations!!! I have been so excited for both Beau and Jeanine's families ever since I heard Faith was on her way!!!! The pictures of Silas changing the diaper on the doll can only be surpassed by the one of him holding his new baby sister. One of God's greatest gifts to us has to be family....and your family proves how wondrous his blessings are to us if we seek his will in our lives.
Posted by:joanne Petrella | December 1, 2008 6:58 PM
She is BEAUTIFUL!!!! Welcome to the family Faith! All the photos are sooo cute and amazing - can't wait to meet her next summer!!!
Posted by:Chrissy | December 1, 2008 10:35 PM
Were all of these pics taken via camera phone? cuz if they are I am all of a sudden really impressed with technology
Posted by:Kim Tachovsky | December 2, 2008 10:00 AM
She really is beautiful. I am so excited for your boys to have a little sister. Congratulations and love from Charlotte!
Posted by:Nikki Bartlett | December 3, 2008 8:03 AM
Wow! What a precious addition to your beautiful family. Faith is a wonderful name!
Posted by:Cindy Stephens | December 3, 2008 3:27 PM
Congratulations- she is such a beautiful little girl. God has blessed your family in so many ways and I know he will continue to do so as you raise your children. Your family is now complete!
Blessings and Love-Kendra
Posted by:Kendra | December 4, 2008 4:40 AM
Congratulations! She really is beautiful. Thank you for sharing these first photos so we can see the excitement, awe, and LOVE in all your eyes. We are so blessed to be part of your lives and now Faith's. She is a gift to all of us. Thank you! We love you... xxoo The Cygans
Posted by:The Cygans | December 5, 2008 2:05 PM
God Bless the entire Teague Clan! We are so happy for you all! She is a beauty!
Jason and Kimberly (Brannon) Deuster!
Posted by:Kimberly & Jason Deuster | December 10, 2008 3:08 PM