Birgitta - June 11, 2006

Time of birth: 5:--p.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2006
She weighed in at 8lbs 11oz. and measured 19 1/2inches long.

As for her name:
Birgitta - derived from Brigida which means strength, power and highness - Brigantia was an Irish goddess of fire and light. St. Birgitta (ca 1300-1373) is the patron saint of Sweden.
Eleanor - named for Eleanor Roosevelt; it is also etymologically derived from the Greek meaning light, and/or mercy.
Rose - A number of reasons for this name: But both of our paternal grandmothers have flowers in their names:
Daisy Matilda (Durham) McGuire & Louise Flora Hedger Sandstrom.
Also hints at a shortened form of Christian's mother's family name, "Rosfeld"

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