Born : July 24th, 2002 @ 7:40pm (MST)
Weight : 7 lbs. 4 oz.
Length : 20 inches.
Eyes : Dark, dark blue almost grey.
Hair : Medium brown.
Other interesting features :
- A dimple on her left cheek.
- Doctor estimated that she was 42 ½ weeks at delivery. Most of the nurses claimed that she
looked like she was at 38 weeks of developement.
(either way, we are happy she is here!)
- Her left ear is "pointy" right now, don't know if she will GROW into it. For now we are calling
it her "elf" ear.
- Was born and immediately started screaming..."maaaa maaa maaa" - Kinda sounded like a sheep.
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F.A.Q. : Frequently Asked Questions
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Q) Where did you get that name?
A) I believe it was 1997-1998'ish when we met an individual with the name Lorien.
Marcy fell in LOVE with the name and swore her first girl would bear that name.
Q) What does the name Lorien mean?
A1) A derivative of the name Laura, which comes from the word "Laurel".
In the ancient world, laurel leaves were used to fashion the crowns
of victorious athletes, poets and soldiers. As the Roman poet Ovid explains,
"This practice had its origins in the story of the god Apollo's pursuit of
the beautiful nymph Daphne. Scorning his advances, she ran from him until he
overcame her. She called on Peneus the river god for help, and he transformed
her into a laurel tree. Apollo still loved her, and took her leaves as his
special symbol. As he was the god of poetry, music, science and just about
every other human accomplishment, laurel crowns came to be used to adorn Apollo's champions."
A2) Also mentioned in J.R.R. Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings". I have come across many "loose translations"
of the word "Lorien". They include the following : Dreamflower, Garden of Dreams, God of Dreams, and
Golden Paradise. Lorien was originally used by Tolkien for the elven equivalent of the Elysian
Fields and then for the elven kingdom where time does not bring decay.
Q) Hmmm I have heard that name before... and it wasn't in a Tolkin book... where have I heard it?
A) Perhaps.. "Babylon 5" - Lorien, the first sentient being, who is also immortal.
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Here are a few pictures of Lorien in her first few days of life - In no particular order
Both of us are tired.
Grandma (Saggio) and Lorien.
Together forever... Marcy and Lorien.
Lorien opening her mouth.
Grandpa (Ferrill) and Lorien.
Grandma (Ferrill) and Lorien.
How Sweet!.
Cuddly!.
Ohhh goodie doggie slobber!.
Lorien meeting her Grandparents (Ferrill).
Grandpa (Saggio) and Lorien.
Marcy and Lorien.
She Awakens!.
Lorien again....
You tell me, what color is this Eye??.
Lorien gets a bassinet friend.
Lorien, you asked for her.. you got her!.
Lorien yawning... being born is ROUGH!
Lorien upclose and personal.
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