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Twelve Weeks Old

Doug — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:41:52 +0000

That’s 3 months for those that might not be used to counting in baby increments…
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And just one day short of 13 weeks…
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A Few From Early February

Doug — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 06:15:02 +0000

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More Anika Photos

Doug — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:29:46 +0000

Finally found the time to go through a LOT of photos and post more online. Here are a couple.
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Arrival

Doug — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 23:52:23 +0000

Anika, first day home, born January 9, 2009.

More photos soon…

Anika’s Birth Announcement

Suzanne — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 11:23:49 +0000

Anika Ekis Reese arrived at 3:23am on January 09, 2009 at the wee weight of 5 pounds, 2 ounces and 18 inches long. Anika shares her birthday with her father!…and also with our dear friend Therese, who was our Doula.

Our girl is a dream! ‘Anika’ is Scandinavian for “gracious and merciful”. ‘Ekis’ is the name of Suzanne’s beloved paternal aunt. Her memory and our love & admiration for her will live on in our Anika Ekis.

Doug “caught” Anika and secured her transition onto Suzanne’s chest where mother & daughter met for the first time.

Anika arrived with the help of some very special people who supported us through a safe labor & delivery: Our dear friend, Therese Ellsworth, who filled the role of Doula, our caring & dedicated obstetrician, Dr. Robert Lasting, our alternative care practitioner, Dr. Scott White, our friend Debby Takikawa and many others who made themselves available during the days before and after Anika’s arrival.

Anika is also welcomed by a caring village of family & friends from across the globe, including Grandmother “Nona” Dianne Reese, Grandfather W. Patrick Reese, Grandparents “Nanny” Alice & “Granpa” Jose Gleria, Great-Great Auntie Sylvette Daret and countless aunties, uncles & cousins!

The gracious support of this village continues today, and we look forward to raising Anika in this circle of love, wisdom & courage. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

~ Suzanne Pampita & Doug Reese

Pregnant – 36 weeks

Doug — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:33:25 +0000

More photos

Pregnant – 31 weeks

Doug — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 03:28:44 +0000

Suzanne with colleagues at an infant massage conference in Denver, CO – October, 2008

Pregnant – 26 weeks

Doug — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 03:27:21 +0000

Pregnant – 24 weeks

Doug — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 03:23:40 +0000

Pregnant – 19 weeks

Doug — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 03:21:24 +0000