Friday, March 28, 2008

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.

Friday, March 14, 2008

Lily Helene


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

Today is the Day

It's 2:00 am at the moment and I should be asleep but I have a whole range of emotions going on. Today is the day that the baby will be born. We have to be at the hospital in 5 hours to start the induction.

I fell asleep around 9:30 pm and was awoken at 1:30 am by some strong contractions. Since I've been up they're coming pretty frequent so even if I wasn't supposed to come in today, I may be going into labor already. Either by the induction or going into labor on my own, I will be having a baby today.

Anders came home yesterday at noon and doesn't haven't to go back to work until Monday, March 31. It will be very nice having him home. I'm so glad his company changed the policy for fathers and allowing them to take leave also for the birth of their child. I can tell he's very excited and can't wait to see her.

My next post will be pictures and the statistics of the baby. It's finally time.

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Scrapbooking Buddy





Will doesn't scrapbook much with me anymore. But then he's 11 1/2 yrs. old and has other interestes. Now Hayden has decided he likes it. He actually asked to play with stickers. While watching him closely, I let him play with my supplies. He had a fantastic time.

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

We Know the Day

I went to my last ob appointment ever. It felt weird as I was given no paper to take to the front desk to make my next appointment. My doctor said if I haven't gone into labor on my own by Friday, 3/14 we're to report to the hospital at 7:00 am for the induction.

After all these months, starting with morning sickness, colds, stress, blood pressure issues, tears, worry and more colds it's now time for our baby girl to make her arrival. This hasn't been an easy journey. No more babies for me...I'm done. I'm not sad or disappointed about it either. I've got two wonderful boys and now a little girl to add into our family.

I just hope I have an easy labor and delivery and look forward to this next stage in my life.

Monday, March 10, 2008

ABC's from a 2 Year Old

Hit the arrow on the left hand side and you will be able to see and hear Hayden singing his ABC's.

Friday, March 7, 2008

My Favorite Guys



Need I say more....