Our new Niece!

As most of you know, my sister Sherry and I have been pregnant at the same time, with our due dates a month apart...my due date March 2nd and Sherry's April 1st. Due to some complications, Sherry has been on bed rest for the past 3 weeks and stayed in the hospital for 2 of the 3 weeks. This last week, Sherry was able to leave the hospital and stay at my parent's house because it was closest to the hospital. Yesterday morning, Sherry called and asked me to take her to the hospital...and a few hours later we welcomed Emma Kate Kastel into the world! Both mom and baby are doing well. Since Emma was about 5 weeks early, she is currently in the NICU. Tonight when we visited her, we were happy to see that she was breathing without any assistance! She will probably be there for a few weeks gaining her strength and Sherry will be leaving the hospital on Thursday. Matt and I are so excited to have such a darling niece!

Emma Kate Kastel
February 23, 2009 3:07pm
4 lbs. 11.7 oz. 17" L

Emma shortly after she was born.

Emma breathing on her own today!

Sherry and I...aka "The Prego Sisters" on Christmas.