I think I mentioned Lucy and Chloe meeting Emily. Here are a couple pictures. Also of Nick reading a book to Miss Em at their home.
Monday, October 27, 2008
And more
I had her all to myself for about 30 minutes today. It felt good to sit here and feed her a bottle. It reminded me so much of when Nick was new.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Sunday afternoon.
Kids are so unique. In all six of Nick's years he never ONCE had a problem at Gramma and Papa's house...going to sleep that is. This is as much home to him as his own home. Last night was a first. He had a wonderful time until the lights went out, then he came in to me asking if he could call Mommy and Daddy to say goodnight. It was 10:30 and I was afraid they would be asleep but he got teary so we called. No answer but Becky called back within minute. While he talked to her he started crying. This is unheard of. He wanted to be with them, missed them and Miss Emily. (He still calls her Miss.) I settled him down and actually laid with him until he fell asleep but about 10 minutes later he woke up again crying and itching. Nick is skin sensitive to a few things and his back was all broken out. New PJ's and they were washed with Dreft so maybe it was the Dreft. Anyway he cried again so I took him to bed with me. He slept for a wonderful 12 hours in my bed.
Becky, Chris and Emily got here just a bit after he got up. Nick showed Emily all her stuff at Gramma's. We had to put her in the crib, swing, bouncer and lay her on the dressing table. LOL. Lucy got to sniff and lick and wanted to steal the socks off her feet and mittens off her hands. We are so lucky that Boxers are gentle as lambs. It was nice to have them all here for awhile.
Becky, Chris and Emily got here just a bit after he got up. Nick showed Emily all her stuff at Gramma's. We had to put her in the crib, swing, bouncer and lay her on the dressing table. LOL. Lucy got to sniff and lick and wanted to steal the socks off her feet and mittens off her hands. We are so lucky that Boxers are gentle as lambs. It was nice to have them all here for awhile.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Just because she's so special
Friday 10/24
I took this picture before I headed home this afternoon. Becky took the one below after I left. I emailed back saying she looked like a cute puppy dog begging with those hands like that. LOL.,
Saturday 10/25
Today we went for a visit. The baby has SO many clothes she has to be changed at least twice a day to wear them all. LOL,She was sleeping when we arrived. Did not stir the whole time the guys fixed the door latch, even with the pounding. (She is sleeping in her crib.) When John was ready to go I had not had a chance to hold her so he just went in and scooped her out of bed and brought her to me. She still do not wake up but stretched like a big girl.
Nick is a little bored so Gramma and Papa brought him here for an overnight. It will also give Mommy and Daddy some extra needed rest. Nick is a good boy but we hate to let him play video games constantly just to keep him out of the way. Tomorrow they will come pick him up and we will show Emily her room at Gramma's house.
Thanks to everyone for your kind words and thought shared on my blog.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Thursday night...still tired.
Tired...but full of the joy only a new baby can bring.
Nick had a hard time going to sleep last night because of his cough. This exhausted Gramma forgot to give him his singulair in the inhaler before his way late bedtime. I finally gave him a nebulizer treatment with saline and it worked it's charm and out he went. When I realized about 10 minutes later I forgot his singulair I had him do the inhaler anyway...to be safe. He barely wakes up once he is out.
I had NO problem getting him up. He could not wait to get to school to share his excitement with the teacher and class. The drop off time is between 7:30 and 8:00 and we got there about 7:40. I wanted to go in with him and he was glad to show me the way and around. (I had not been in the school yet nor have I met his teacher.) I signed in and went to his classroom with him. It was empty but shortly after that his teacher came in with TONS of enthusiasm and excitement...revving him up even more. After he showed her the pictures and she Ohed and Ahed she said...."Come on Nick!! Let's take you around the school to brag!!" He sweetly asked if he could take the pictures and in her unbelievably enthusiastic voice said, "OF COURSE." Of we went back towards the office where I signed back out and watched a few more minutes while he showed everyone within eye and ear shot the pictures and about how "cute" she is and his singing her a lullaby and getting to hold her. It is a shame his Mom and Dad couldn't see him. I left the school with tears in my eyes.
When I got home I emailed Becky to let her know about his night and how excited he was.
She asked if I was coming by myself....before we brought the boy after school. I had not necessarily thought I would, (bed sounded good), so instead of emailing back I called and she wanted me. It feels good to be needed. I just took care a couple things here and went as I was in my sweats. The hospital will not let Mom keep the baby in the room alone until she is back on her feet and Becky was still all hooked up. Chris had to go to work so Emily was only in to eat and a nurse has to stay with them. When I arrived Em was in the nursery and the nurses had just arrived to unhook her so I was there to help her take a shower and get into her own comfy clothes. That always feels so good. By the time she was comfy I had already had Emily brought to the room. We had a fairly low key morning.
At lunch time some friends from work came up with lunch and Chris was coming in so I took off to come home, shower, pick up my house, Nick and then head back again.
Becky has decided that staying there until Wednesday is TOO long so she is making arrangements to come home tomorrow evening so Nick can be there to bring Miss Emily home...can't do it during the day because of school...and the doctor had told her today it will not be a problem. I'm sure it won't be. Chris is off now for 2 weeks.
The hospital has been WONDERFUL. Hard to believe for me that this is the same hospital I was in 7 weeks ago. She has a thousand times more care...even when she COULD get out of bed...then I had even in those first hours after my surgery. I should demand a refund. LOL.
On Wednesday evening Aunt Colleen, Uncle Jason and cousin Maggie came to visit. Maggie wanted to hold the baby of course. Nick was so excited but had to show her how to do it..so we set him up in the chair first then let her hold Emily. It was funny to see his possessiveness. It was not an obvious thing like not sharing a toy but he definitely did not want Mag's to hold his baby sister. He told her she could sit next to him but was too small to hold her..at first that is. You can kind of see it in his face when Maggie is holding her.
John and I left quickly with Nick to come home and after we left Maggie had Emily and Aunt Becky to herself.
The striped caps are supplied by the hospital. Some time during the night Emily had been given a bath and when the nurse brought her back to Becky and Chris she had the hat on but with this bow in the front. The nurse had cut small slits in one and pulled another through the slits to make the bow. Of course the phone came out to snap a picture. So darn cute.
Just this summer the hospital opened up a newborn boutique on the third floor where the babies are. They brought in gift bag today for the new Mom with a few little items in it and a 20% off coupon. So convenient that it is right down the hall for new Moms and the best thing Mom can do is walk right? LOL. John and Nick babysat Emily while Becky and I went shopping. They had some really nice stuff but the sizes were limited..poor stock. There were three things we fell in love with but the only sizes left were preemies and Emily is too big for them.
We picked up a couple really nice bamboo cotton wraps that make so much more sense then the stupid receiving blankets you find in stores that are TOO small. It is made in a triangle. Becky also got this headband which is extremely soft and what is nice about it...it has a tiny band under that bow and you buy any bow you want and clip it on the headband. Too fun and she is so beautiful.
Nick had a hard time going to sleep last night because of his cough. This exhausted Gramma forgot to give him his singulair in the inhaler before his way late bedtime. I finally gave him a nebulizer treatment with saline and it worked it's charm and out he went. When I realized about 10 minutes later I forgot his singulair I had him do the inhaler anyway...to be safe. He barely wakes up once he is out.
I had NO problem getting him up. He could not wait to get to school to share his excitement with the teacher and class. The drop off time is between 7:30 and 8:00 and we got there about 7:40. I wanted to go in with him and he was glad to show me the way and around. (I had not been in the school yet nor have I met his teacher.) I signed in and went to his classroom with him. It was empty but shortly after that his teacher came in with TONS of enthusiasm and excitement...revving him up even more. After he showed her the pictures and she Ohed and Ahed she said...."Come on Nick!! Let's take you around the school to brag!!" He sweetly asked if he could take the pictures and in her unbelievably enthusiastic voice said, "OF COURSE." Of we went back towards the office where I signed back out and watched a few more minutes while he showed everyone within eye and ear shot the pictures and about how "cute" she is and his singing her a lullaby and getting to hold her. It is a shame his Mom and Dad couldn't see him. I left the school with tears in my eyes.
When I got home I emailed Becky to let her know about his night and how excited he was.
She asked if I was coming by myself....before we brought the boy after school. I had not necessarily thought I would, (bed sounded good), so instead of emailing back I called and she wanted me. It feels good to be needed. I just took care a couple things here and went as I was in my sweats. The hospital will not let Mom keep the baby in the room alone until she is back on her feet and Becky was still all hooked up. Chris had to go to work so Emily was only in to eat and a nurse has to stay with them. When I arrived Em was in the nursery and the nurses had just arrived to unhook her so I was there to help her take a shower and get into her own comfy clothes. That always feels so good. By the time she was comfy I had already had Emily brought to the room. We had a fairly low key morning.
At lunch time some friends from work came up with lunch and Chris was coming in so I took off to come home, shower, pick up my house, Nick and then head back again.
Becky has decided that staying there until Wednesday is TOO long so she is making arrangements to come home tomorrow evening so Nick can be there to bring Miss Emily home...can't do it during the day because of school...and the doctor had told her today it will not be a problem. I'm sure it won't be. Chris is off now for 2 weeks.
The hospital has been WONDERFUL. Hard to believe for me that this is the same hospital I was in 7 weeks ago. She has a thousand times more care...even when she COULD get out of bed...then I had even in those first hours after my surgery. I should demand a refund. LOL.
On Wednesday evening Aunt Colleen, Uncle Jason and cousin Maggie came to visit. Maggie wanted to hold the baby of course. Nick was so excited but had to show her how to do it..so we set him up in the chair first then let her hold Emily. It was funny to see his possessiveness. It was not an obvious thing like not sharing a toy but he definitely did not want Mag's to hold his baby sister. He told her she could sit next to him but was too small to hold her..at first that is. You can kind of see it in his face when Maggie is holding her.
John and I left quickly with Nick to come home and after we left Maggie had Emily and Aunt Becky to herself.
The striped caps are supplied by the hospital. Some time during the night Emily had been given a bath and when the nurse brought her back to Becky and Chris she had the hat on but with this bow in the front. The nurse had cut small slits in one and pulled another through the slits to make the bow. Of course the phone came out to snap a picture. So darn cute. 
Just this summer the hospital opened up a newborn boutique on the third floor where the babies are. They brought in gift bag today for the new Mom with a few little items in it and a 20% off coupon. So convenient that it is right down the hall for new Moms and the best thing Mom can do is walk right? LOL. John and Nick babysat Emily while Becky and I went shopping. They had some really nice stuff but the sizes were limited..poor stock. There were three things we fell in love with but the only sizes left were preemies and Emily is too big for them.We picked up a couple really nice bamboo cotton wraps that make so much more sense then the stupid receiving blankets you find in stores that are TOO small. It is made in a triangle. Becky also got this headband which is extremely soft and what is nice about it...it has a tiny band under that bow and you buy any bow you want and clip it on the headband. Too fun and she is so beautiful.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Videos....I hope. Volumn may need turning up high.
Enjoy!!! He says, "I'm nervous."
When Papa asks where he learned the song Mommy says she sings it to him and Miss Emily in her tummy every night.
Nick is proud to introduce Miss Emily
Miss Emily entered the world at 8:01 this morning. She weighs in at 8lbs. and is 20.25 inches long with a head full of dark hair.
Nick is in awe. When we first arrived in the room...which was the recovery room...he was afraid to touch her. It didn't take long for us to warm him up and after that he could not take his hands off her. When we were moving Becky and Baby to the third floor he helped Daddy push the bassinet and just kept holding her little hand and petting her. He was NOT happy when they took her to the nursery to be cleaned up.
For now I have just added some pictures. We did a couple of quick videos that I need to process. When Nick was holding her in the rocking chair and she started to cry he starting singing Rock-a-Bye baby. You may not be able to hear his singing but in the video he is singing to her and she quiets down and actually yawns. He was unbelievable thrilled and it brought tears to both sets of Grandparents and his Mom and Dad.
Chris is over the moon. I was ready to shoot him since I had not heard word one by 9:45 and was getting worried but he just COULD NOT put her down. LOL.
Becky is doing fine. Maybe a little tired but seems to feel better this time after the c-section then with Nick.
At this point the boy was still afraid to touch her.
Bright eyed Miss Emily
Looking at my big brother. They say babies recognize voices in the womb and Emily's reaction to Nick's voice certainly makes it ring true with what we witnessed when he talked to her this morning. I think she quieted more for him then anyone else.
Nick is in awe. When we first arrived in the room...which was the recovery room...he was afraid to touch her. It didn't take long for us to warm him up and after that he could not take his hands off her. When we were moving Becky and Baby to the third floor he helped Daddy push the bassinet and just kept holding her little hand and petting her. He was NOT happy when they took her to the nursery to be cleaned up.
For now I have just added some pictures. We did a couple of quick videos that I need to process. When Nick was holding her in the rocking chair and she started to cry he starting singing Rock-a-Bye baby. You may not be able to hear his singing but in the video he is singing to her and she quiets down and actually yawns. He was unbelievable thrilled and it brought tears to both sets of Grandparents and his Mom and Dad.
Chris is over the moon. I was ready to shoot him since I had not heard word one by 9:45 and was getting worried but he just COULD NOT put her down. LOL.
Becky is doing fine. Maybe a little tired but seems to feel better this time after the c-section then with Nick.
At this point the boy was still afraid to touch her.
Bright eyed Miss Emily
Looking at my big brother. They say babies recognize voices in the womb and Emily's reaction to Nick's voice certainly makes it ring true with what we witnessed when he talked to her this morning. I think she quieted more for him then anyone else.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Busy weekend.
Whew....I am exhausted. We had Maggie this weekend and she was WONDERFUL. Most important she went to bed like a big girl in the guest bed and slept almost 12 hours. Think we exhausted her. Thank goodness for a heated pool.
Maggie got here about 9 Saturday morning and she and John met the Pearce's at a local fire station for a kids visit day. It was awesome. Much more involved then any we have ever been to in the past. Not only did the tour the WHOLE building including sleeping quarters but they got to watch the firemen in full garb using the jars of life on a car and the kids got to put out a fire with the hoses. I have added a few cute picks of the kids.
When they came home after lunch...the Pearce's too....we had Nick and Maggie take short rest then into the pool they went along with our neighbor. 4 hours. It is amazing how much time they spend in the water now...and never get bored. What makes this even more special is Nick is officially a fish. No vest for 3 of the 4 hours. (He got tired and wanted his vest then.) Remember my pool goes from 3 to 8 ft. and these kids are spending 80% of the time jumping off the board and in the deep end. He has learned the pool so well. Safe zones and where they are and how to get there. It is amazing. He is not necessarily "swimming" but treading water and using a back float when he needs to get his feet on a surface. Makes us tired to watch him....but he seems oblivious now. Mind you there are at LEAST three of us with eyes on him at all times. We watch all the kids but the 2 Moms and Gramma are constantly aware of Nick with no vest just in case. Maggie sometimes forgets and will grab him to give him a hug. Down he goes but he doesn't panic anymore and we quickly YELL to Maggie to let go. Yes, all three of us usually. LOL
I also stuck a couple pics of Becky in here for comparison on the belly. She is pretty uncomfortable and swollen with water retention but only 10 days to go...unless Miss Emily decides to come earlier.
Before John and Maggie left for the fire station Maggie asked if Emily was going to be there. Yes indeed she was there. LOL.
Maggie putting out the fire. Note the braid. Boy I wish I could french braid..but I love playing with her hair and she loves me doing it. The one on one complete attention from Gramma is special to her since we get very little time together. Sunday we did Hawatha braids.
They really do love each other. LOL.
Maggie got here about 9 Saturday morning and she and John met the Pearce's at a local fire station for a kids visit day. It was awesome. Much more involved then any we have ever been to in the past. Not only did the tour the WHOLE building including sleeping quarters but they got to watch the firemen in full garb using the jars of life on a car and the kids got to put out a fire with the hoses. I have added a few cute picks of the kids.
When they came home after lunch...the Pearce's too....we had Nick and Maggie take short rest then into the pool they went along with our neighbor. 4 hours. It is amazing how much time they spend in the water now...and never get bored. What makes this even more special is Nick is officially a fish. No vest for 3 of the 4 hours. (He got tired and wanted his vest then.) Remember my pool goes from 3 to 8 ft. and these kids are spending 80% of the time jumping off the board and in the deep end. He has learned the pool so well. Safe zones and where they are and how to get there. It is amazing. He is not necessarily "swimming" but treading water and using a back float when he needs to get his feet on a surface. Makes us tired to watch him....but he seems oblivious now. Mind you there are at LEAST three of us with eyes on him at all times. We watch all the kids but the 2 Moms and Gramma are constantly aware of Nick with no vest just in case. Maggie sometimes forgets and will grab him to give him a hug. Down he goes but he doesn't panic anymore and we quickly YELL to Maggie to let go. Yes, all three of us usually. LOL
I also stuck a couple pics of Becky in here for comparison on the belly. She is pretty uncomfortable and swollen with water retention but only 10 days to go...unless Miss Emily decides to come earlier.
First picture is from September 8th. Second...October 11th with 11 days to go.
Before John and Maggie left for the fire station Maggie asked if Emily was going to be there. Yes indeed she was there. LOL.
Maggie putting out the fire. Note the braid. Boy I wish I could french braid..but I love playing with her hair and she loves me doing it. The one on one complete attention from Gramma is special to her since we get very little time together. Sunday we did Hawatha braids.
They really do love each other. LOL.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Been a long time.
But...it has also been a long month...September that is. I have had complications from the surgery causing much pain. Hopefully it will be solved soon. I will update when I have answers. The knee however, is GREAT.
John returned to DC this week for the first time in 2 months. We were hoping for every other week now but it will not happen. He will be here the week Emily is born though.
We have now hit the end of the wait for Emily. Unless labor starts sooner her delivery date is October 22nd. Nick will stay here Tuesday night and by the time John, Nick and I get up in the morning Emily will be here. After breakfast we will have the joy of taking him to meet his new baby sister. It is pretty exciting and I am so glad to be part of it. I am trying to figure out how I can get John into the room with the video camera ...or have Emily NOT in the room when we get there. I really want to catch him on video. It is pretty exciting to be viewing this, not only as thrilled Grandparents but through the eyes of an excited big brother.
I have done some projects this month for Emily and have added pictures. I am not the greatest at arts and crafts...sewing and knitting...but both Becky and I love the more personalized burb diapers. Kind of fun. Mine are the dots...hers are the others. I finally finished the blanket last night. I hit a few snags but worked my way through them and I am proud of it.
My Nick is doing very well at school. He cannot stop talking in class...such a chatterbox...but he does love it. He also has a crush on a girl named Katie and tells his Mom and I all about the beautiful clothes she wears each day. LOL. He is getting used to doing homework and seems to actually enjoy it sometimes. We are still managing to squeeze in playtime with his friend Elliot across the street. I hope that continues. The boys have gotten SO close. The rest of the world barely exists when they are together. Too funny.
Things will probably be fairly quiet around here until Emily is here and I will post ASAP with pictures, movies and stories.
John returned to DC this week for the first time in 2 months. We were hoping for every other week now but it will not happen. He will be here the week Emily is born though.
We have now hit the end of the wait for Emily. Unless labor starts sooner her delivery date is October 22nd. Nick will stay here Tuesday night and by the time John, Nick and I get up in the morning Emily will be here. After breakfast we will have the joy of taking him to meet his new baby sister. It is pretty exciting and I am so glad to be part of it. I am trying to figure out how I can get John into the room with the video camera ...or have Emily NOT in the room when we get there. I really want to catch him on video. It is pretty exciting to be viewing this, not only as thrilled Grandparents but through the eyes of an excited big brother.
I have done some projects this month for Emily and have added pictures. I am not the greatest at arts and crafts...sewing and knitting...but both Becky and I love the more personalized burb diapers. Kind of fun. Mine are the dots...hers are the others. I finally finished the blanket last night. I hit a few snags but worked my way through them and I am proud of it.
My Nick is doing very well at school. He cannot stop talking in class...such a chatterbox...but he does love it. He also has a crush on a girl named Katie and tells his Mom and I all about the beautiful clothes she wears each day. LOL. He is getting used to doing homework and seems to actually enjoy it sometimes. We are still managing to squeeze in playtime with his friend Elliot across the street. I hope that continues. The boys have gotten SO close. The rest of the world barely exists when they are together. Too funny.
Things will probably be fairly quiet around here until Emily is here and I will post ASAP with pictures, movies and stories.
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