July 23, 2008. The birthday of Ellen Elizabeth Pfohl in Lewiston, Maine. A happy day, unless you are one of the many who hoped that Brian wouldn't be passing along his genetic material for future generations to deal with. The whole family is healthy and happily recovering from the transition. Here are a few photos to enjoy and share if you like.

Mother and baby in mid-June.	Mother and baby only one week before separation.	Welcome to the world! First photo in the arms of a nurse.	A brief stop in the incubator to keep her warm.
A happy new mother, powered by lots of hospital technology.	Meredith and Ellie, about one hour after separation.	A well-deserved first bath	Getting checked out
Fingers are yummy!	Here is the official proof, for all of you who entered the baby pool.	A nap in the sunlight.	She's sleeping about 27 hours per day now (if my math is correct).
Brian and Ellie hang out in the hospital.	A size comparison of hand to baby.	Pink bunnies courtesy of CMMC.	All this getting-born stuff makes me sleepy!