Nora's birth announcement was placed in the bi-weekly Windmill Herald, a newspaper for Dutch people in North America.
Most of the announcements are by second or third generation Dutch immigrants in areas such as Sioux Center, IA or Orange City, IA. It's nice to see Nora's name in print again.
One of the headlines on this edition of the newspaper is "Rutte Cabinet wants to get rid of dual nationality" -- something that will impact Nora and me.
Last week, within a few days of each other, Nora received two beautiful gifts from her Oma and her Tante. Two embroidered wall decorations, in Nijntje and Fabeltjeskrant style.
We will find a good place for them in Nora's room!
Nora received her first official letter last week from the Social Security Administration with her social security number.
Nora is an American citizen and because of her parents' nationalities she is also a citizen of Bulgaria and the Netherlands.
Unfortunately, there is a proposed law before Dutch parliament which would eliminate dual citizenship. It will require Nora and me to give up our Dutch nationalities when I choose to become an American.
I've been back at work for two days now, and slowly getting into a routine again. It's absolutely wonderful to come home to my girls.
Monday morning we went to the pediatrician again for the two week check-up, and Nora has grown 3/4" (two centimeters) since she was born. She is awake for longer periods now, and she often has this "quiet alertness" state where she is looking at everything (especially at lights).
Yesterday was my first day at work since Nora was born.
I love my job but it was hard to leave the girls behind!
I treated "beschuit met muisjes", a Dutch tradition when a child is born. I've been looking forward to doing this, and I ordered the beschuit and a package of muisjes several weeks ago.
My colleagues liked it, unlike a nephew of mine who will remain unnamed but called it "yuck!".
Today Nora's birth announcement appeared in the Wieringermeerbode, the local newspaper in the area where I grew up. It is nice to see her name in print.
Nora is now 5 days old and needs to be fed every three hours. So, that means waking up every three hours for her parents. My apologies to all of you who emailed us and called us: thank you, and we will eventually have time to answer!
We're trying to eat healthy, and so far, so good. I did have time to squeeze in a 15 minute visit to the grocery store this morning and buy fresh fruit and vegetables.
We went to the pediatrician today where she was weighted and inspected.
Nora's birth announcement was placed in the bi-weekly 
Last week, within a few days of each other, Nora received two beautiful gifts from her Oma and her Tante. Two embroidered wall decorations, in Nijntje and Fabeltjeskrant style.
Nora received her first official letter last week from the Social Security Administration with her social security number.
I've been back at work for two days now, and slowly getting into a routine again. It's absolutely wonderful to come home to my girls. 
Yesterday was my first day at work since Nora was born. 
Today Nora's birth announcement appeared in the Wieringermeerbode, the local newspaper in the area where I grew up. It is nice to see her name in print. 
We went for a checkup at the pediatrician again today, and Nora is growing nicely. It's good to see her back at her birth weight. 
When we left the pediatrician's office today Nora was sound asleep. We bring her to the office in her car seat, which she seems to enjoy.
Nora, 3 days old, in her mommy's arms.
Wow, we have been really busy. 
