2 weeks!

We had our two week appointment on Wednesday, when Elizabeth was really 2 weeks and 4 days. We actually saw our pediatrician this time, which was really nice. And before I get to the stats, I have a priceless story to tell about our appointment. Elizabeth was sleeping very peacefully after getting weighed and measured when the pediatrician came in. And you know most babies/kids don't like it when the doctor starts to check them out. In true form, Elizabeth showed off her great set of lungs. :) But, the awesome part, at least I think so, was that as soon as the doctor hander her back to me, her crying stopped! Our pediatrician seemed very impressed that she calmed down as fast as she did, and I loved that it showed how much she already trusts me.

April 13 - 18 days old

Love this little face!

2 weeks old! Coming home from Texas Children's

If you can't read it, the binky says "Daddy's little girl"

• Elizabeth weighs 7 pounds 8 ounces, which puts her in the 21%. We're still not up to our birth weight, but she has gained 15 ounces in 2 weeks, which is pretty amazing, if I don't say so myself.
• She is 21 1/2 inches long, which is the 92%. I think she's going to be tall like her Daddy. :)
• Her head circumference is 14, which is in the 53% .

All in all, we have a healthy, happy girl, who doesn't have to see a doctor until 2 months old!

We're Home...Take Two

I'll have a post later documenting our hospital stay, but for now, I just wanted to let everyone know that we're home!! We got discharged Saturday around noon and were soo glad to be able to leave! We are thankful of the good care they took, but were so ready to have Elizabeth back in her own home!! Elizabeth has been one busy girl since we got back. She has gone to my doctor, her pediatrician (2 week appointment update later!), Target, Babiesrus, and today we're going to SAMS. My mom has still been here this week, but she's leaving tomorrow. I'm so thankful for all the help she has provided! She's cooked and cleaned and frozen several meals... not to mention she's let me sleep at night - I just have to get up to nurse Elizabeth.

Now for the good part... pictures. :)

No more yucky soy milk for me!!!

Dad burping me... he's so good at it!

Family picture time

Going home!!! Yay!!!

Sweet girl!

Wearing my Mommy's outfit

Sleeping with Mommy... my favorite way to sleep!

Sleeping angel

What's going on

Well, I had a long post in the process, but for some reason my phone won't let me post it. So, I'll make this one short and save the long one for when we're back home. Most of you probably already know this because of face.book and email, but for those that don't, Elizabeth is in the NICU and has been since last Wednesday evening. We went to the ER because she wouldn't eat or respond and then got transferred to Texas Children's Hospital. The doctors still aren't 100 percent sure what happened (I'll go over that in my longer post), but Elizabeth is doing MUCH better and we are hopeful we can go home Thursday. If not Thursday, then sometime between then and Monday.

We can't wait to get our baby back home!!! It's no fun watching her being poked and prodded, not to mention all the wires and tubes that are so inconveniently placed on her body.

Introducing...

Elizabeth Anne 

Born March 26, 2011 at 6:46 pm

7 pounds and 10 ounces

21 inches long

She is beyond precious and we are soo glad she is finally here! We went to labor and delivery early on Saturday (4:45 am). Labor was great, with the epidural, I didn't feel a thing! And my anesthesiologist was amazing! I'm terrified of needles, but it honestly didn't really even hurt. The two nurses I had were amazing, one of them had a child that was born on Elizabeth's birthday, but 25 years ago). The on-call doctor was also very nice. In fact, he shares the same last name as my grandparents. :) I started to push almost exactly 12 hours after we got to the hospital, and then 2 LONG hours later, Elizabeth was born! We were in the hospital until Monday afternoon, but that was only waiting on my doctor to make rounds - Elizabeth was discharged several hours before I was. Enjoy the pics from the past couple days!

First family picture

Oh so ready to leave!

She LOVES to cross her feet!

    

Putting Elizabeth in her car seat...

... which she hated, so I carried her out and then put her in the car seat

all ready to go home!

We're home!!

Sleeping on the couch

Ready for our first doctor's appointment on March 30

Sweet girl!

Konked out in the car

This morning we went to the pediatrician's office for the first time. Elizabeth is now down to 6 pounds, 9.5 ounces. Hopefully she starts gaining again soon! We have another appointment when she turns 2 weeks old, so we'll see how she's doing. Aside from her weight, the doctor said Elizabeth is perfect! Alan and I also made our first trip out with her today. After the appointment, we went to Target to get a couple of things that I needed. I carried her with me and she didn't even make a peep!

On another note, I've already lost 20 pounds! And, I'm going to put in a plug for the Belly Bandit. I'd heard great things about them from various, so I decided that it was something I wanted to try it for myself. When I went into a baby boutique in town and saw it, I knew it was fate. I've been wearing one since Tuesday and can already see a huge difference! I would highly recommend them them to anyone post-baby!!

Still Pregnant

Well guys, it's now 5 days after my due date and it seems that Elizabeth just doesn't want to come. My mom has been down since last Sunday, so we've been having lots of fun walking (the malls) and eating lunch. No wonder my weight gain has gotten a little out of control... haha. BUT, I can resume my healthy eating after Elizabeth arrives! I'm just trying to enjoy the last couple of days where I can pretty much eat whatever I want and not have to worry. :)

I started swelling up a little last Thursday, and, at 40 weeks, I can no longer wear my wedding band. As sad as that makes me, I'm just thankful I was able to wear it that long! I'm down to 2 maternity shits that I can wear, although I do have 2 regular shirts that still actually fit. In all of our walking, Mom and I have found a couple great deals on some post-maternity clothes for me (and a couple of ADORABLE outfits for Elizabeth). I just can't wait to fit in them! I also got a Belly Bandit, which I can't wait to use!

I took my 40 week picture, but again, my camera is packed in my bag, ready to go at a moments notice. :) Can you tell that I'm REALLY ready for Elizabeth to get here? The hospital has wireless, so I'll be sure to upload a picture as soon as I can! And if I haven't had her by Sunday, I'm going in to be induced sometime on Monday. Hospital policy won't allow inductions before 41 weeks, 3 days, which is this Sunday. We're definitely praying that she comes before then, though!

Hope everyone has a wonderful day!!

39 weeks!

Pregnancy Highlights

How far along? 39 weeks


Baby's size? She was 7 pounds, 4 ounces according to the ultrasound on Monday, so somewhere close the there? AND she's in the 46th%!! So much for a small baby. :)


Gender? Still a baby GIRL! Elizabeth Anne


Weight Gain? I thought it was supposed to slow down at the end!?! 30 pounds... Hope she decides to come soon! I don't need to gain any more weight!!


Maternity clothes? Mainly maternity, but I can still wear regular dresses and "comfy" shorts/pants


Stretch marks? Still the same ones and the linea nigra... Why oh why did they wait to pop up at the last month?


Belly button in or out? The top is out but the bottom is still in,


Sleeping? I've had good nights and not so good nights...


Foods I'm loving? Mexican food, anything spicy, cheeseburgers!!!


Foods I'm hating? Nothing really


Best moment this week? Seeing Elizabeth on the ultrasound (even though we didn't get any pictures... couldn't really see her face), picking out maternity photos!!


What I'm looking forward to? Actually meeting Elizabeth!!! Sleeping on my stomach.


What I miss? Sleeping through the night and sleeping on my stomach


Symptoms? Frequent potty breaks, extreme exhaustion, insomnia, some heartburn


Milestones? Nothing that I can think of...


Emotions? I cry over just about anything these days...


I have a picture, but I have my camera packed right now. I'm lazy and don't want to go get it, so the picture will have to wait for a while. :)

38 weeks!

Pregnancy Highlights

How far along? 38 weeks


Baby's size? Somewhere between 6 and 7 pounds? If I haven't had her by Monday, I'll have a better estimate.


Gender? Still a baby GIRL! Elizabeth Anne


Weight Gain? 28 pounds...


Maternity clothes? Mainly maternity, but I can still wear regular dresses and "comfy" pants


Stretch marks? I've got a couple new ones from when she dropped... :( and the linea nigra


Belly button in or out? The top is out but the bottom is still in.


Sleeping? I've got good nights and not so good nights. I'm still waking up every 2ish hours, but sometimes I can't go back to sleep.


Foods I'm loving? Greek yogurt with granola! Mexican food, anything spicy!!


Foods I'm hating? Nothing really


Best moment this week? Being told Elizabeth could come any day, but I'm not getting my hopes up!! Also realizing that I've dropped! Shirts that fit last week don't fit any more... haha


What I'm looking forward to? Sleeping on my stomach, walking normally, actually meeting Elizabeth!! And getting the dresser in, although that might not happen before Elizabeth gets here... It still hasn't been shipped...


What I miss? Sleeping through the night and sleeping on my stomach


Symptoms? Frequent potty breaks, extreme exhaustion, insomnia, some heartburn, and I've definitely got the "waddle" most of the time


Milestones? Well, I'm dilated and thinned out! (sorry if that's TMI) And I think I'm having some contractions... we'll just see if they go anywhere... :)


Emotions? I cry over just about anything these days...

38 weeks (and one of the only shirts that still fits...)