I Kiss Be-Be Gurl

Hayden wanted Lily to lay with him in his race car bed. He was so happy that she was laying there and then he told me that he was going to kiss his be-be gurl (baby girl) How sweet!!

Four Weeks Old

Lily turned four weeks old on Friday. I can't believe how fast these weeks have flown by. You are the sweetest baby and we're so glad that you're finally here.

Here's some facts about Lily at the moment:

- She will wake up twice during the night. Usually around 1:30 am and 4:00 am.
- Gets the hic-ups two or three times daily.
- Never cries while getting a bath.
- Doesn't like to be in the car seat unless we're in the van and it's moving.
- Starting to give little half smiles.
- When we talk to her she will stick her arms out straight and her eyes get real big and then she will begin to breathe heavy.
- Sleeps so much better at night cuddled up in mommy's arms or laying in our bed.
- Hayden takes time to pick out her diapers. Sesame Street characters are on the diaper and he must decide which one she's going to wear. He also likes to put the paci in her mouth.
- When Will holds her she seems to always fall asleep.
- Loves to stare at the picture behind the sofa of the red poppy flowers.

Birth Announcement

Here's Lily's birth announcement that we will be mailing out to our family. I think they turned out very girly and cute.

My Girl

We went to the pediatrician today and Lily is growing and doing good.

She currently weighs 8 lbs. and is 21 1/4" long. We've got a bad case of baby acne going on but he said it's nothing to worry about and to just wash her face with warm water. I remember both boys getting this too around this age.

Lily started to cry when the doctor went to listen to her heart and Hayden jumped up and held her arm and said "no cry be-be gurl...heart" and then he started to breathe real deep. He was trying to tell her that it was ok. Serious mommy moment there...I got a lump in my throat seeing that. He was so sweet and caring towards her.

She also decided to pee when I went to lay her on the scale. There was a puddle on their floor and in my hand. The nurse and I had the giggles over that one. Hayden just sat back in his chair and said "ewwwww". She will do this often if she gets a chill while naked.

I had a good time out running around with both Lily and Hayden and then we went to get Will at school which is so fun for Hayden. He watches for him and then claps when he sees him. I think all three of them are very fond of each other.

Song

There is a song out at the moment by Kenny Chesney called "Don't Blink". This song can bring me to tears within a few seconds of it starting to play. I immediately think of the kids, especially Lily as she's growing and changing everyday. It's a beautiful song.

Lyrics to Don't Blink

I turned on the evening news
Saw an old man being interviewed
Turnin' 102 today.
Asked him what's the secret to life
He looked up from his old pipe
Laughed and said all I can say is:

Don't blink,
Just like that you're six years old
And you take a nap
And you wake up and you're 25
Then your high school sweetheart becomes your wife.

Don't blink,
You just might miss your babies growing like mine did
Turnin' into moms and dads
Next thing you know your better half of 50 years
Is there in bed and you're prayin' God takes you instead
Trust me friend, 100 years goes faster than you think
So don't blink.

Well, I was glued to my T.V.
When it looked like he looked at me
And said, "You best start puttin' first things first."
'Cause when your hour glass runs out of sand
You can't flip it over and start again
Take every breath God gives you for what it's worth.

Don't blink,
Just like that you're six years old
And you take a nap
And you wake up and you're 25
Then your high school sweetheart becomes your wife.

Don't blink,
You just might miss your babies growing like mine did
Turnin' into moms and dads
Next thing you know your better half of 50 years
Is there in bed and you're prayin' God takes you instead
Trust me friend, 100 years goes faster than you think
So don't blink.

So, I've been trying to slow it down.
I've been tryin' to take it in.
In this here today gone tomorrow world we're living in
So don't blink.

Two Weeks Old

Lily is two weeks old today. I can't believe how fast the time is flying. She's the sweetest and cuddliest baby. I could sit and hold her all day. We're all so happy that she's here. The pictures are from the hospital until now.

The first week was a little rough. We left the hospital on a Sunday and I thought she looked a little yellow but the pediatrician said she would be ok. By Tuesday I thought she looked bad and I called and they agreed to do a blood test for jaundice. Her level was 19.3 and they admit babies in the hospital once it reaches 20.0. We had to get her under the bili blanket light as soon as possible. The only time I could take her off was for diaper changes and trips the hospital for blood work. On Wednesday it dropped to 17.5, Thursday was 15.0 and Friday it was 13.2. At that point they decided to take her off the light. We had to make sure and feed her every two hours to help flush the jaundice out of her system. Waking a newborn to eat is not an easy task. No sooner than you're done it's time to eat again. But all is going good now.

Lily Helene

2:25 PM
7 pounds and 4.2 ounces
19 3/4 inches long