A day to celebrate!

Rinkerfam · 04-21-2007, 10:12 PM

Today was truly a wonderful day for our family. At 2:20 this afternoon my wife gave birth to our third child. Meredith Joy came into the world very healthy at 10 pounds 4 ounces and 21 inches long. Our two sons are excited to have a little sister to love and protect. The nurse in charge of the nursery said, after bathing Meredith, that she is a water baby (because she seemed to enjoy bathing). I couldn't have been more proud

jerseyonbear · 04-21-2007, 10:22 PM

It is so nice to hear good news, and what a great day it was. Best wishes to you all. Nice family but what a big baby. Love and enjoy her little girls are a lot of fun.

Just Sold · 04-22-2007, 06:58 AM

Congratulations to your wife and you on the birth of your daughter. May she be the apple of your eye.

BTW does her name, Meredith Joy, have anything to do with your love of the lake? Certainly sound like it to me.

Rinkerfam · 04-22-2007, 07:41 AM

The name is most definitely connected to our love of the lake. I can't wait to show her it's beauty. It's too bad ice-out wasn't yesterday. I had originally picked the 18th (her due date), but she out guessed me

SteveA · 04-22-2007, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Rinkerfam

The name is most definitely connected to our love of the lake. I can't wait to show her it's beauty. It's too bad ice-out wasn't yesterday. I had originally picked the 18th (her due date), but she out guessed me

Great news!.. and a wonderful name! I seem to recall a post from you about a family celebration in Meredith last September.. and seeing a rainbow after a sudden storm..

Get ready Dad.. having a girl will change your life.. in a good way! Take it from one who knows!

Check this out! Looks like you picked a great name.

http://www.americanbaby.com/babyname...byNameId=12029

hazelnut · 04-22-2007, 08:01 AM

We welcomed our little girl Paige Elizabeth on Monday the 16th. Her brothers who are twin boys are so thrilled to have a baby sister. I can feel your joy as we are equally elated.

WOW 10 pounds!!! I thought we had a big girl at almost 9 pounds 19.5 inches.

It is nice to have big healthy sturdy babies. Our boys were on the smaller side and it was so nerve wracking to have such fragile little infants.

The boys are all over her right now hanging over her bassinet trying to kiss her while she sleeps.

Congrats again!

fpartri497 · 04-22-2007, 08:13 AM

rinkerfam:

Congratulations on the new family member. Hope your wife Is doing well.

Waterbaby · 04-22-2007, 08:22 AM

Congratulations to you and yours also - another beautiful name! (Of course, I'm partial to her middle name, something we share!)

Silver Duck · 04-22-2007, 08:39 AM

Congratulations to both rinkerfam and hazelnut! Do I see some family traditions centered around birthdays and iceout in the making?

Silver Duck

hazelnut · 04-22-2007, 10:36 AM

I think my annual Ice-Out guess will forever be 4-16 from this day forward.

It used to be the 27th which is my anniversary, sorry hon.

SteveA · 04-22-2007, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by hazelnut

I think my annual Ice-Out guess will forever be 4-16 from this day forward.

It used to be the 27th which is my anniversary, sorry hon.

Always nice to get the news of a happy event! "Good for You!"

Rattlesnake Islander · 04-22-2007, 07:35 PM

Congratulation to both Rinkerfam and to Hazlnut.

Misty Blue · 04-23-2007, 03:42 PM

May the smile of the Great Spirit shine down on little Meredith and Paige Elizabeth.

Misty Blue

Waterbaby · 04-23-2007, 07:36 PM

Sent you a post yesterday but it seems to have gone into space...... many congratulations on your new little angel, and what a beautiful name for (I'm sure) a beautiful baby! If you're still at PBM, maybe we'll meet up sometime this summer!

04-21-2007, 10:12 PM	#1
Rinkerfam Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 268 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 8 Posts	A day to celebrate! Today was truly a wonderful day for our family. At 2:20 this afternoon my wife gave birth to our third child. Meredith Joy came into the world very healthy at 10 pounds 4 ounces and 21 inches long. Our two sons are excited to have a little sister to love and protect. The nurse in charge of the nursery said, after bathing Meredith, that she is a water baby (because she seemed to enjoy bathing). I couldn't have been more proud __________________ Education is hanging around 'til you've caught on - Frost

04-21-2007, 10:22 PM	#2
jerseyonbear Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 97 Thanks: 94 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Happy Happy News It is so nice to hear good news, and what a great day it was. Best wishes to you all. Nice family but what a big baby. Love and enjoy her little girls are a lot of fun.

04-22-2007, 06:58 AM	#3
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 1,083 Thanked 434 Times in 210 Posts	Congratulations are in Order Congratulations to your wife and you on the birth of your daughter. May she be the apple of your eye. BTW does her name, Meredith Joy, have anything to do with your love of the lake? Certainly sound like it to me. __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata

04-22-2007, 07:41 AM	#4
Rinkerfam Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 268 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 8 Posts	The name is most definitely connected to our love of the lake. I can't wait to show her it's beauty. It's too bad ice-out wasn't yesterday. I had originally picked the 18th (her due date), but she out guessed me __________________ Education is hanging around 'til you've caught on - Frost

04-22-2007, 08:01 AM	#6
hazelnut Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,348 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 508 Thanked 462 Times in 162 Posts	Congratulations and...... We welcomed our little girl Paige Elizabeth on Monday the 16th. Her brothers who are twin boys are so thrilled to have a baby sister. I can feel your joy as we are equally elated. WOW 10 pounds!!! I thought we had a big girl at almost 9 pounds 19.5 inches. It is nice to have big healthy sturdy babies. Our boys were on the smaller side and it was so nerve wracking to have such fragile little infants. The boys are all over her right now hanging over her bassinet trying to kiss her while she sleeps. Congrats again!

04-22-2007, 08:13 AM	#7
fpartri497 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Concord NH Posts: 681 Thanks: 97 Thanked 48 Times in 39 Posts	New baby rinkerfam: Congratulations on the new family member. Hope your wife Is doing well. __________________ dont worry be happy

04-22-2007, 08:22 AM	#8
Waterbaby Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kensington, NH and Paugus Bay Marina Posts: 656 Thanks: 323 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	And more Congratulations! Congratulations to you and yours also - another beautiful name! (Of course, I'm partial to her middle name, something we share!) __________________ On the boat is always waterfront!

04-22-2007, 08:39 AM	#9
Silver Duck Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Billerica, MA Posts: 364 Thanks: 40 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Congratulations to both rinkerfam and hazelnut! Do I see some family traditions centered around birthdays and iceout in the making? Silver Duck

04-22-2007, 10:36 AM	#10
hazelnut Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,348 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 508 Thanked 462 Times in 162 Posts	I think my annual Ice-Out guess will forever be 4-16 from this day forward. It used to be the 27th which is my anniversary, sorry hon.

04-22-2007, 07:35 PM	#12
Rattlesnake Islander Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Congratulations Congratulation to both Rinkerfam and to Hazlnut.

04-23-2007, 03:42 PM	#13
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	The lake just became a little happier! May the smile of the Great Spirit shine down on little Meredith and Paige Elizabeth. Misty Blue

04-23-2007, 07:36 PM	#14
Waterbaby Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kensington, NH and Paugus Bay Marina Posts: 656 Thanks: 323 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!! Sent you a post yesterday but it seems to have gone into space...... many congratulations on your new little angel, and what a beautiful name for (I'm sure) a beautiful baby! If you're still at PBM, maybe we'll meet up sometime this summer! __________________ On the boat is always waterfront!