Holding her hand

concidering it was handheld with other free hand, and no flash, do you think DOF should

be deeper? she was 2 weeks old at the time.

I think it is perfect and sweet - hold on tight they grow too fast!! I would recommend a little more contrast to brighten it up and burn the background a little. That is just nit-picky and my personal preference. The point you are making is captured perfect.