I don't have a lot of time, so I'll make this fast. Baby Marlie is doing great. She's really becoming aware of her surroundings and has started recognizing her parents. She also has a pretty good set of lungs when she wants to use them. Unfortunately, this is often when I'm trying to change her diaper or her shirt or (gulp!) figure out how to swaddle her. Looks like we'll be able to bring her home tomorrow.
Thanks to everyone for all the kind words and well wishes.
Now, for the world's first look at the greatest baby in the world, I give you this link. No time to edit these so consider this the raw feed.
Awesome! And I'm sure you'll always remember that she was born during a Braves hot streak, even as Chipper Jones tied the all-time record for games with an extra-base hit!
Posted by: LTR | July 18, 2006 at 06:57 PM
Beautiful. She's got a lot of hair. Gets that from her mom, right?
Posted by: TJ | July 18, 2006 at 10:48 PM
What a beauty! Congrats to you & Elaine and your families on such a lovely addition. And of course I couldn't help but note that Marlena Elise is easily the most (lit-)blogged baby since Shiloh Nouvel -- how chic! V best, LC
Posted by: Lauren Cerand | July 19, 2006 at 02:20 PM
Congratulations, Jeff! I'm cheering along for the little Braves fan!
Posted by: david | July 19, 2006 at 07:23 PM
How beautiful she is, Jeff! And her parents look blissed out.
Please continue with more pictures.
Posted by: CAAF | July 19, 2006 at 10:11 PM
You are a lucky man! If you want to borrow a couple of 20ish boys to see what its like let me know.
Shipping is free!
Posted by: Steve Clackson | July 20, 2006 at 07:59 PM
Wow, I've been MIA from your site and didn't even realize you had a baby! Congratulations.
I've got my first coming in December -- I'm preparing for overdrive.
Posted by: Paul Davidson | October 20, 2006 at 12:52 PM