Sarafina

Sarafina is derived from the Bible, where the Seraph are six winged angels who attend to God (See Isaiah Chapter 6). Seraphim are the plural of Seraph (like cherubim is plural of cherub). It means something like burning ones or bright ones in Hebrew.

Sarafina is a feminine derivative of Seraphim. She is our bright angel.

Sarafina was born on Monday Dec 3. She was 7 lbs 5 oz, and 19 1/2 inches long. My mother (Carmella) and I delivered the baby in the bathroom of the hospital. We were not able to find a nurse. Our friend Debi was not able to get any pictures, it was just too crazy. After the nurses and Doctor check the baby out, the Doctor gave me a lecture about making sure that the baby's sisters wash their hands before touching the baby. I am not worried about her sister's germs after Sarafina was delivered into a hospital toilet. I am glad that my mother was there to help catch her and she did not get injured when she fell into the water. I would have liked to have had a water birth, like I did with Giana, but not a toilet water birth. Any way, the baby is in great shape, she is starting to eat well and sleep. She had lost some weight and at one point was smaller then any of the other children. She has very little hands, feet, and a tiny butt. She could wear preemie diapers. But, her cheeks are full and round. She is a fat girl stuck in a skinny baby body. I started the infant massage yesterday and she really liked it. I will keep every one updated on the family. So far so good, the sisters just seem to be ok with the baby.