Gracie Gracie....

That's what Charlotte calls her new little sister... who has very long, skinny feet just like her big sister Rose (much to Rose's delight.)
It was so lovely to finally return home yesterday (although I will miss the luxury of having morning and afternoon tea and supper  appear without any effort on my part!).
I found a bit of time today to read through all of the comments that have been left- thank you for all of the good wishes and congratulations.

And here she is..... Grace Alice (three days old). She looks just like her sisters when they were born (I have cookie cutter babies) although her hair is the darkest of all three.

and here again with her two doting big sisters just after she was born.

Even though I have just come up from recovery and not yet had a chance to change into something a little more glamorous,do my hair or apply my makeup (just joking- that was the last thing on my mind!) , here is a picture of me with my three ( three!!!) girls.

Grace is doing a wonderful job of modelling this hat (which was a little big but did a great job of keeping her small head warm).
And if you ever wondered what a mama does to distract herself whilst waiting ( and waiting and waiting) to head down to the operating theater....well, she starts another hat,naturally.
(Really you'd think by now that they could come up with something just a little more stylish yet still practical than those blue hospital gowns. And then to top it all of they make you wear a shower cap on your head. Nice.)

I'm off to have a look at my three sleeping beauties and try to get in few hours myself before the night shift begins.
Sweet dreams!

Comments

[Miaou]

Oh she is so BEAUTIFUL! What a fabulous head of hair! And those feet ... just heart-stoppingly sweet. Congratulations Marianne, she is truly lovely (and I wish I looked as good as you post-baby!)

[Quatrefoil]

What lovely photos and what lovely little girls you have - all of them. You look absolutely radiant. Congratulations.

[Tara]

Sweet dreams indeed Marianne. I love the finger on the lips - just thinking of the craft stash and groovy hand me downs .. that one day will be hers... well done you. gorgeous group of girls.

[Cheryl]

Marianne,
So sweet of you to share your new miracle with us all. She is absolutely darling. The pictures with your other two daughters are just priceless.
I just gotta say you looked fabulous post baby!
Enjoy your new blessing!
Cheryl

[Louise]

How wonderful! All the best. I hope she eats, sleeps and poops like a good little bubba for you :) Welcome to blog land Grace.

[jules]

Congratulations to you all and welcome to the world baby Grace!

[Di]

Hello! She is just adorable! I think you also look fab just returned from recovery - I don't look that good when I have done my hair and applied my make-up!

I hope that you all settle into a routine quickly and that Grace continues to thrive with all that sisterly love around!

[Mirre]

Grace is beautiful.... congratulations!!
Enjoy your three girls!

[Jenny]

Such beautiful,precious photos. I love how Rose and Charlotte are just so proud. And you look GORGEOUS!!!You and your husband make lovely children.Enjoy!

[Heids]

What a beautiful addition to your already beautiful family! Congratulations. Love the name.

[Jhoanna]

Such beautiful photos of you and your 3 girls. You are still glowing!

[Bianca]

Oh Marianne, she is simpley devine. What a beautiful family. You look fabulous. Hey if you'd like some supper to appear without effort one night just let me know!

[kristin]

thank you. i've been anxiously waiting to see her precious little face. your husband is quite lucky to have four gorgeous girls in the house :)

congratulations to you all and blessings on your sweet family.

[simone]

I am glad that you are home safe and sound with your 3 beautiful girls. Grace Alice looks like a little doll!

[Ute]

All the four of you are looking wonderful. I am so touched about the warmth in your faces. Congratulations and all the love and luck of the world to the whole family!!

[gkgirl]

beautiful girls
and it is not hard to see
where they get their prettiness from!
congratulations
and i love those adorable little feet...
:)

[Do]

This might be a strange comment, but her hands are beautifull! Adorable pictures.

[Bele]

Wow, what a bunch of beauties! I am glad to hear that all of you are doing well.

All the best wishes for the five of you from the other side of the globe,

Elke

[Georgie Love]

Oh she's absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations to the 4 prettiest ladies in the world (and their dad & husband!)

[Tamara]

Oh she is the most divine little thing ever. Just beautiful. You look pretty gorgeous too after just having had a baby....well done girl!
I remember tucking all three of our little ones into bed for the first time. We felt our hearts would burst.
Hope you all settle in well. She is just beatiful.

[kirsten]

what lovely photos of all the girls in your family! (including you)
best wishes and hope she treats you well. what a beautiful little bundle.

[Stacey]

She is just beautiful. Congratulations on the arrival of your long footed girl.

[Anastasia]

She is just beautiful!!! so are all your girls and you are just gorgeous too...you're looking well...hope you're getting plenty of rest time too!!!

[Elisa]

Well done Marianne, she is just beautiful and such a lucky little sister to have Rose and Charlotte.

Hope everyone is well, big kiss from all of us xoxo hope to meet Grace soon xoxoxo

[belinda]

Oh my those feet are so sweet! And the hair- my babies had the same lovely hair when they were born. Three beautiful little girls- what a blessing. Hope you manage to get a little rest over the coming weeks.