This is Matt, substituting for Jocelyn. After labor and delivery, she is exhausted. Actually, she is spending the night at the hospital with Kathleen. Wow, what a day. I will just give you the basics and let Jocelyn fill you in on the rest tomorrow. Kathleen was born at 8:36 PM EST. She weighs in at 5 lbs, 2.5 ozs. SHE IS TINY. 19.5 inches long, but I measured her before I left the hospital and I think she grew an inch. She and Chrissy are healthy and both doing well. Jocie actually fed her her first bottle about 1 hour after she was born. That was FUN. I am going to try to attach a few photos. We CANNOT wait to get home with her. We will keep you all posted with the timeline as things progress. Thanks for all your prayers and support. I am heading back to the hospital after a quick shower and change.
A warm WELCOME TO THIS WORLD from Italy! What a beautiful baby...her little mouth is so cute and her eyes already seem to focus on you in this picture! Thanks for the wonderful news by sms...brightened this morning absolutely! I am so happy for you and excited with you! it s very nice that we all have a chance to be closer to you guys thru this blog. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteGod bless Kathleen Zara and all of you! Love from Italy f
Congratulations Matt and Jocelyn!!!What great news.
ReplyDeleteWelcome Kathleen Zara Rock. We cannot wait to meet her. We are so excited for the both of you. Will talk soon.
Love, Beth and Family
The pictures are awesome! I am actually wiping away a tear. I am so excited for you and to meet Kathleen Rose. We thought Jack was going to crush Caleb - the picture of Jack & KZ will be one for the books! I'll talk to you soon!
ReplyDeleteLove, Eileen, Tom, Tommy & Jack
Congratulations Joc and Matt!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to this world, beautiful, sweet, little Kathleen Zara. We are so happy for all of you and look forward to seeing new, proud parents and their adorable daughter soon.
Warm wishes, Ainur, Tom & Karina Nooraym
Sorry! I didn't mean Kathleen Rose (it's still early here!) I meant Kathleen Zara. Blame it on lack of sleep with the two boys (see what you have to look forward to!)
ReplyDeletecongratulations mommy and daddy! she is beautiful and all of you are glowing. enjoy the baby-moon!!!
ReplyDeletemuch love, elisabeth long
hi matt and jocie,and Kathleen Zara.I like the pictures.it is cool that you have your own blog .love,megan p.s. CONGRATS!!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!!! Welcome to the world Kathleen Zara Rock! What a miracle...she is beautiful and I am soooo happy for you guys! I can't imagine more loving parents. My love goes out to Chrissy as well...a true ROCK star... if it is okay to give out her address, i would love to send her and Te something. I cannot wait to come and visit you guys sometime soon! You look so natural holding your daughter Joc!
ReplyDeleteCongrats from all of us... Staci, Dan, Cameron, Declan and Hannah
We love you guys!
SO EXCITED that my little neice Kathleen Zara has arrived!! Unlike her uncle, she apparantly has a better knack for showing up on time! Great way to start a Monday morning here in London to receive the good news call from Matt. We're far away, but thinking of you guys constantly. Lots of love,
ReplyDeleteAnthony & Rebecca
We are absolutely delighted for the whole family!
ReplyDeleteWe look forward to welcoming lil' Kathleen to her new neighborhood.
Love,
Mark, Kuniko, Sumika, and Akari
joce,matt and kz-
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful and perfect addition to the rock and zarr families! there's nothing in the world i could wish for more than seeing my treasured girlfriend jocelyn so extraordinarily happy! matt, thank you for being such an amazing, supportive and loving part of joce's world. that said- i'm thrilled that chrissy came into your lives and in turn, has brought kathleen zara to grow, love, learn and most importantly, look to you (joce and matt) for guidance, love and a future so beautiful and bright! all my love always, kira
Yeah!!! Another July Birthday!
ReplyDeleteI have never been more happier for you two...XOXO
Happy Birthday Miss KZ!
ReplyDeleteWe have waited for you for ever!
Welcome to this HUGE and interesting World. Make it your oyster!
Love Aisha and Kiara
Dear Matt & Jocelyn - We LOVE our granddaughter!!! She is so cute - and we can hardly wait to see her in the flesh. This blog has been a godsend - with the story unfolding day-by-day, and all of it is GREAT both baby-wise and adoption-wise. We send all three of you OUR LOVE -and can hardly wait to see you back here in D.C.
ReplyDeleteWe are so endebted to Chrissie for making all of this possible and thank her from the bottom of our heart. All our Love.