Emma had her 2 week appointment today. She is 7lbs 15oz, 21 inches long, and has a 35cm head circumference. She is in the 75th percentile for her age. She feeds every 2-3 hours eating about 3-4 ounces at a time. She sleeps most of the day and has been waking up with an uncomfortable tummy for a few hours a night, which we are hoping some Mylicon drops help break up those gas bubbles to make her more comfortable from here on out. Her next appointment will be when she is 6 weeks old, December 2nd, and then she will have monthly check up after that. Emma is so sweet and loveable!!!!
Also, Emma had her newborn photo session yesterday and I am excited to leave the "sneak peek" link here for you to enjoy a few sample pictures:
http://kerrimathisphotography.com/blog/?p=1403
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
She is here!
Our beautiful daughter arrived into the world on October 21, 2011 at 7:40pm weighing 7lbs and 9oz and 19 inches long.
We were discharged from the hospital yesterday around 4pm and were told to come back this morning for a Bilirubin test to check her levels (related to Jaundice). We got back home and received a phone call from the pediatrician saying her levels were higher than when they were checked yesterday; therefore we have to alternate between formula and breast milk. Also, we need to keep her in direct sunlight for 15-20 minutes 3 times a day. We go back tomorrow to have her levels checked again. Wednesday we will be back at the doctor to have a followup appointment after being released from the hospital.
So far, it has been very busy and difficult to get in a routine and settled, but hopefully that will happen very soon. I am so glad Bo was able to take off this week and stay home with Emma and I while we recuperate and learn/establish a routine and Emma's patterns!!!! I look forward to every minute we are able to spend together bonding with our daughter and each other. She is the sweetest thing and I don't know how I could live without her.
We were discharged from the hospital yesterday around 4pm and were told to come back this morning for a Bilirubin test to check her levels (related to Jaundice). We got back home and received a phone call from the pediatrician saying her levels were higher than when they were checked yesterday; therefore we have to alternate between formula and breast milk. Also, we need to keep her in direct sunlight for 15-20 minutes 3 times a day. We go back tomorrow to have her levels checked again. Wednesday we will be back at the doctor to have a followup appointment after being released from the hospital.
So far, it has been very busy and difficult to get in a routine and settled, but hopefully that will happen very soon. I am so glad Bo was able to take off this week and stay home with Emma and I while we recuperate and learn/establish a routine and Emma's patterns!!!! I look forward to every minute we are able to spend together bonding with our daughter and each other. She is the sweetest thing and I don't know how I could live without her.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Almost 38 weeks....
Okay! Almost done cooking this little girl in my belly. Right now I am 3 centimeters and 80% effaced (meaning my cervix has softened/thinned almost to the max). My next doctor appointment is scheduled for October 25 (Tuesday) at 3:50.
Hoping for labor to begin soon :) Maybe the next posting will be pictures of baby Emma!!
Hoping for labor to begin soon :) Maybe the next posting will be pictures of baby Emma!!
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Doctor appointment update
This mornings doctor appointment revealed that I am 3 centimeters dialated! The doctor said that she would be surprised if I made it another week. If I do, my next appointment is next Wednesday, October 19th at 3:30. Since I had another episode last Thursday of contractions, she told me that if I feel something similar that stays consistent every 5 minutes to call the after hours number and head to labor and delivery at the hospital (or if I obviously lose the mucus plug or my water breaks of course).
Tomorrow my team is throwing me a baby shower :) I was supposed to be going to my friends baby shower this Saturday, but since it is halfway to Austin I was told to stay near the house/Houston instead. Also, there is another baby shower for me that MIL friends are throwing for me on Sunday as well... let's see if Emma wants me to enjoy that or not :)
I will update very soon!! Good-Night!
Tomorrow my team is throwing me a baby shower :) I was supposed to be going to my friends baby shower this Saturday, but since it is halfway to Austin I was told to stay near the house/Houston instead. Also, there is another baby shower for me that MIL friends are throwing for me on Sunday as well... let's see if Emma wants me to enjoy that or not :)
I will update very soon!! Good-Night!
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