Welcome to the world Annabel!

As the new proud parents of Annabel Christine Bien, we have decided to start a blog to celebrate this wonderful little lady. Since most of our family lives out of town, we felt like this would be a great way to keep them posted on our little miracle! It is also a great way for us to remember these times in her life as they go by so quickly!

Annabel was born on June 1st at 6:25 PM. She weighed 6 pounds 5 ounces and was 18 inches long. We stayed at the hospital for 2 days and were released on June 3rd. It was shocking that you have this baby and 2 days later, they just let you out into the world! It was shocking! It almost seems like they should at least give you a test or something! We were ready to start the adventure but were very nervous at the responsibility that was ahead of us. She is a perfect and beautiful baby and we couldn't be happier.

Andy has been the most wonderful daddy! He hasn't missed a minute. He helps with feedings and is up every time I am up. He loves to hold her and just stare at her beautiful face. He can't get enough of his little girl!

So far in her first week, Annabel has done a lot of sleeping. Although, I can't say the same for us! We haven't really gotten into the whole "nap while she naps" thing but we need to start. No one can prepare you for how exhausting this is! At the same time, nothing could be more worth it!

In her first week, Annabel:

• Has entertained us with her many funny faces
• Has amazed us with her beauty
• Has been a calm baby who only cries when she is hungry
• Is so small that NONE of her clothes fit! Not even the newborn ones!
• Has had a sponge bath over the sink
• Has learned to nurse fairly regularly
• Seems to have her days and nights confused (we are working on this)
• Looks like a little lobster when you burp her! She has to wear little mittens because she likes to scratch her face and when you burp her, she raised her arms up and moves them around. Hilarious!
• Has really enjoyed her swing
• Met her aunties and uncles! Our family has never felt more love and support. I know that this little girl is in great hands!
• Met her grandparents and fell in love!
  
• Met her doggy Hoosier and they instantly fell in love :)
• Did a photo shoot for her birth announcement with Grandma Joyce

She also earned herself the nickname "Chicken Wing" because she likes to keep her arms folded in by her face...making her look like a tiny little bird!
These are some of my favorite pictures from her first week. Enjoy! I know we do!