10 days old...my cord is gone

So after a rough day of being up every hour on the hour yesterday, today is a better day. Emery is sleeping about two to two and a half hours at a time and eating on both sides now. Go Emie go!

This morning at her 2am feeding I noticed her cord was partially off and hanging and then at her 10:45Am feeding I found it. It feel off. There is still some left in her belly button though? Not sure what to do about that...guess I got some Googling to do.

Time for a Mommy nap!

Emery's 1 week old

This week has flow by and I now understand why Mothers' say take it slow and enjoy it goes by so fast.
So one week has gone by and here is the updates.
Emery has gained back 4 oz and is close to being back to her original weight.
She still doesn't fit in regular newborn clothes..that's probally a good thing, cause now she can wear them longer! We recieved from my Mom a couple of premie outfits so she is good for now. Mostly she wears baby sacks and tee shirts anyway.
Her bilirubin (Jaundice test) came back clear she has beautiful skin and doesn't show any signs of jaundice.
Emie is a good baby. She sleeps pretty well, though we have had a bad night here and there. That is frustrating without sleep and she seems so miserable. Its hard on Mommy and Daddy to see her so upset. We hate to see her cry and be uncomfortable.
We've had a few issues with breast feeding so I pump when she doesn't take and then I have bottles for those times also. She is good with either, but find she sleeps much better without the bottles.
We are those people who take thousands of pictures and send them to our family and friends. Emery is all we can talk about and be all about.
She still hasn't been around many people, of course I am scared, she hasn't had her shots and is sooo tiny at 5lbs 6 oz. I don't want her to get sick.
I check on her all the time when she is sleeping just to make sure she is breathing and comfortable. Yep I am a freak! Or overly cautious Mommy.
Tomorrow will be Em and I's first day at home alone together. I am scared but happy all at the same time.
I guess its time to change the title of my blog...as someone pointed out..I have hatched and have a miracle in my arms.

Baby World Week 1

03/17/2011 Happy St. Patrick's Day world. Emery and I are being released from the hospital. Oh my..now we get to take care of her on our own. No baby nursery, no help no 3 meals and snacks whenever we want them anymore!

We drove home SLOWLY. Watching every person near us. Baby did great, even though at 5lbs 2 oz she barely fits in her car seat! LOL! She looks like Thumbalina. She is so tiny and full term to boot. I am guessing tiny girl for a long time. She fits in none of her newborn clothes. So everything just hangs on her for now.

Got home and introduced Sammy the Wondermutt to the baby. He licked her once and then smelled her alot. He is already pacing all the time when she makes noises and wants to see in her bed to make sure she is ok. I love that dog!

1st night goes ok. Baby doesnt nurse well, she doesn't like to latch so I do alot of pumping. I want her to get as much breast milk as possible. Even if I have to give her formula soon I want her to have what I can offer now, even if its thru a bottle!

Friday and Daddy has to go to work for the 1st time. Poor Mr. he looked so sad leaving her this morning. And he's texted about her already. I am guessing he is going to come home early to be with his baby girl.

Friday has been a rough day for baby. She hasn't slept much and has been doing alot of crying. Mommy hasn't slept much either. I haven't cried yet but I am sure that's coming soon.

My surgery hurts but I deal with the pain well. I try not to take pain meds just because I want to be aleart and ready if Emery needs me.

Gosh I am so tired.

Yes we are those people that take pictures of everything she does, every moves she makes and all her facical expressions.

Birth Day

03/14/2011
5:30AM is too early for anyone to be up. Much less someone who hasn't slept much in weeks and nothing the night before. But there we were on the way to the hospital. We checked in and got settled into the labor room. The things I remember...a little paperwork, lots of questions over and over, mointers, nurses, the Dr visiting, the drug doctor visiting, my Dad and my Uncle (who came as a surprise) visiting, my friend visiting, and being really really scared.

7:30AM off to the OR. Get in and its time for the long dreaded shot in the back for the epidoral and the spinal block. Well the first stick goes in, wholly noooo that burned. Then they are placing the epi and having a hard time, apparently my back is shaped weird and they can't get it placed. So after three tries and lots of pressure and a couple of this may make you jump (um yeah) they get it settled and my body goes limp. Off to have the baby.

8:00 AM incsions start and it smells funny. Dr remarks that everything is going great. Then I hear it, babys out, its a girl, shes so little and cute, she starts crying and doesn't stop, Mr is smiling and taking picutres, he goes off to be with baby and there isn't much talk but baby is crying. Mr brings her over to me and I am crying. I love her already. All I can think is she is so tiny she looks like a doll is she real. She is real, her voice and lungs make that real.

8:16AM welcome to the world Emery Ruth! 18 inches long 5 lbs 9 oz at birth. Her tempature is low so she has to be put under a heating lamp.


8:30ish? They bring me into recovery and bring Emery into nurse. She latches right away. This and a few other times over the next few days then it gets hard to do this.

12ish Grandparents get to meet her for the first time. I am a little out of it and tired. Emery is tired. Daddy is tired. But everyone is happy.

Welcome to the world my little miracle!

week 39 time to have baby

So this week is not only week 39 but also was week to have baby. On Friday people kept telling me I was looking like I was having a boy. Yeah I kinda freaked out. Told the hubby that we needed to think of boys names just in case. Came up with one and thought well at least we have a go to name and if its a boy he's going to have to wear pink and purple! LOL!
I was in a lot of pain having on and off contractions. But they were spradiac and so they didn't mean much.
Sat night the Mr and I had our "final" date night. We went to a cute little steak house in town. Its this old house that is converted to a resturant complete with a piano bar. The food was so good and I cannot wait to go back! Then we went to a late movie. Yes big pregnant woman at a movie at 9:50PM was probally not a good idea. Boy I was tired. We saw that new Matt Damon film, the Adjustment Bureau. It was decent. I expected more action for some reason.
Sunday both sets of parents have arrived.
Monday is Birth Day.

38 weeks...yes that was last week

Sorry sorry. Last week I was 38 weeks. Everything is fine. Baby is fine, Momma is fine, except tired and cranky. I know the Mr. wants his wife back, he is tired of hearing that I am tired and fat and uncomfortable. I am at home and no longer working which is great, the poor girls at work I am sure am happy I am not there to complain! I've caught up on the DVR shows that I had and read an entire book. I've also set up the computer on the sofa so I don't have to move much. I take time and clean up a few mins every couple of hours. Just trying to keep everything up to date and clean. I've been cooking too. So the Mr. is happy. Lots of food in the fridge.
And here ya go...belly at 38 weeks...

We made it...37 weeks FULL TERM!

I am still in awe over making it so far through this pregnancy. We cannot wait to welcome our little girl into our little family. And I cannot wait to have her outside my body! She moves ALOT and enjoys streching out her little legs and making me have to pee very frequently.
Today's Dr. visit I have gained a total of 21.8 lbs over 37 weeks. BP is perfect. Everything looks great and little girl's heartbeat is going strong. Nothing much to do but wait.
Monday 02/28 will be my final day of work. I can't wait. I am so ready for a break and to be able to get the house ready and maybe take a few naps before she comes.
Baby's room is pretty much complete, even though it doesn't matter..she won't be in there for weeks. There isn't much left to do, and not much to say. I am tired, I have heartburn, I'm hungry but so in love with having this little girl.

Ohhh but this weekend Sat night our Mardi Gras ball. I hope to be up to dancing and eating and enjoying all of our friends and the fun to be had.

And for your viewing pleasure...37 weeks belly.

Today is week 36!

Can you believe we made it this far? One more week and this little one will be full term! I cannot believe it! Nor can I wait much longer for her to be here with us! And I think she can't wait either...not much room left in here..



Well I put in my notice at work, for those of you who don't know. My last day is the end of this month. I am sad to leave but happy I can be home with Emery and watch her as she grows! I have so much I want to teach her and show her!
I am off to the Dr today for our 36 week check up. Probally not a good idea to have had that glass of coke this morning! LOL! Somedays I just can't help it. Now I am downing the water to try and make it appear that I am healthier than I ate and drank this morning!

This week we have had Daddy Boot Camp, Baby Care...we learned to diaper, bathe, swaddle and burp the baby. I sure hope we are ready for this. We also have breastfeeding class and Car Seat Saftey class coming up along with Infant CPR! I think we should be pretty good parents after all the classes and books and advise we have gone over in the last 9 months!

So here it is about 26 days left to go!

35th week update

This is the week of the The-Riot Girls reunion! I nearly had all of my Mom's family come in for a visit! Again this little baby girl is spoiled! I can't imagine any family loving a baby more than mine! They flew in from all over the country just to be a part of this weekend! We shopped, and ate, and cooked, and partied and loved all weekend long. Sometimes it was a bit crazy, but hey its family and that's what happens. Everyone can't wait to see Emery and be a part of her life and I can't wait for that either.
By the time I dropped the last one off at the airport I was dog tired and ready for some sleep, when I think nesting set in. I ended up at Walmart buying orginization containers and items and redoing all the cabinets and closet. Now I can't stop myself and need to do this in the baby's room. Which would be this weekend while I am working on all the other things we have to do. I really need a weekend off where we have nothing planned!
I don't have a pic of 35th week yet. I am sure one of the ladies of the weekend will send one soon.
Ohhh and I also was given a shower at my office too. Emery has everything a baby could possible need and more right now. I think she needs a second bedroom for all of her stuff!

34 weeks update

I know I haven't updated in a while, things are CRAZY right now.
But here it goes.
At 34 weeks not only was it my birthday, Superbowl weekend but also the weekend before superbowl was our Big D baby shower. We are so blessed to have truly amazing friends who love us like family. I cannot thank our friends for throwing such an amazing Mardi Gras baby shower for us. We were showered with things for Emery and she is going to be one spoiled little angel!
Also this week we had snow and ice storms, so I had lots of time off of work, but I was busy getting the house organized and cleaned since we were having a Superbowl party at our house. My Dad got to fly in for a short visit and it was great having him with us. Dad is such a super awesome guy, he totally hangs and is one of the most important people in my life. I am so happy for the realationship we have and know that he is going to be an amazing Grandfather!
And here it is a pic of us at 34 weeks...


As for the snow and ice...I've had enough. Give me the sun and heat! Yes even being pregnant I love the heat!