Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Julie's foot update
I am happy to announce that the swelling I experienced in my feet during pregnancy has now disappeared. I feel like I have been given brand new feet and ankles. Again, enjoy the before and after pictures...
Nevaeh's eye update
It is healed! Yay! My little baby once again has use of both her eyes. I've attached before and after pictures...
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Weight Loss Update
So far, so good with the weight loss. I only lost 13 pounds while in the hospital, but have lost 20 more since arriving home 12 days ago. I have 17 more pounds to lose before I hit my pre-pregnancy weight. My ankles have never been skinnier and I think I have lost weight in my 2nd biggest toes. I bought some non-maternity jeans the other day and while they are a far cry from my normal size 8's, not having an elastic waistband definitely put me on Cloud 9.
To-Do Lists
Mama's To-Do List:
1) Take shower.
2) Feed baby.
3) Drink fluids.
4) Feed baby.
5) Accomplish 53 daily tasks in 1.5 hours using one hand.
6) Feed baby.
*Notice how "sleeping" did not make the to-do list as an option.
Baby's To-Do List:
1) Eat.
2) Figure out the difference between night and day.
3) Eat.
4) Figure out why I keep getting scratches on my face and why Mama makes me wear mittens sometimes.
5) Eat.
6) Work on potty training.
7) Eat.
8) Watch Twins game with Mama.
9) Cry.
1) Take shower.
2) Feed baby.
3) Drink fluids.
4) Feed baby.
5) Accomplish 53 daily tasks in 1.5 hours using one hand.
6) Feed baby.
*Notice how "sleeping" did not make the to-do list as an option.
Baby's To-Do List:
1) Eat.
2) Figure out the difference between night and day.
3) Eat.
4) Figure out why I keep getting scratches on my face and why Mama makes me wear mittens sometimes.
5) Eat.
6) Work on potty training.
7) Eat.
8) Watch Twins game with Mama.
9) Cry.
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Are you expecting?
Four days after giving birth to Nevaeh, I found myself in a doctor's office type setting with her. I had just hauled her car seat, diaper bag, and my purse across a parking lot in 113 degree heat. Pure exhaustion for my already tired, sore, and sleep-deprived body. When we got inside, I put her in an empty chair in the waiting area and I sank into the one next to her, letting out an audible sigh of relief.
A woman across from me says, "Oh honey, that's not easy carrying around all of that stuff in this heat, is it? Especially when you've got another one on the way..."
I looked at her, said, "I'm not pregnant," and while pointing at Nevaeh, added, "She's only 4 days old."
Her response: "Oh... well, it's still not easy, is it..."
Asking a woman when her baby is due and then finding out the woman isn't pregnant would be pretty embarrassing. But assuming that a woman is pregnant, even after seeing that the infant she is hauling around is clearly under a month of age? Wow!
A woman across from me says, "Oh honey, that's not easy carrying around all of that stuff in this heat, is it? Especially when you've got another one on the way..."
I looked at her, said, "I'm not pregnant," and while pointing at Nevaeh, added, "She's only 4 days old."
Her response: "Oh... well, it's still not easy, is it..."
Asking a woman when her baby is due and then finding out the woman isn't pregnant would be pretty embarrassing. But assuming that a woman is pregnant, even after seeing that the infant she is hauling around is clearly under a month of age? Wow!
Nevaeh Marie
Finally, a post about my new bundle of joy!!!
Nevaeh (nuh-VAY-uh) Marie arrived two weeks early!
Date: Thursday, August 9, 2007
Time: 10:46 am
Place: Scottsdale, AZ
Weight: 7 lbs 6.2 oz
Length: 20 inches
It was a pretty short and sweet labor with no complications. We arrived home from the hospital on Saturday the 11th. Nevaeh caught an eye infection somehow within her first week of life and has been battling that. But, after 3 medications, an antibiotic shot at the doctor's office, and TONS of prayers (thank you, everyone!!!), her eye is healing and we pray there is no long-term damage.
So far, Nevaeh loves to sleep during the day and be fussy for Mama at night. She has Daddy's ears and feet (hopefully not on her way to a size 17, though!) and Mama's stubbornness. She likes to have her hands up by her face or over her head. Nevaeh loves to cuddle and she sometimes takes naps with Mama on the couch.
I'm sure there will be plenty of Nevaeh stories in the coming months and years, so stay tuned!
Nevaeh (nuh-VAY-uh) Marie arrived two weeks early!
Date: Thursday, August 9, 2007
Time: 10:46 am
Place: Scottsdale, AZ
Weight: 7 lbs 6.2 oz
Length: 20 inches
It was a pretty short and sweet labor with no complications. We arrived home from the hospital on Saturday the 11th. Nevaeh caught an eye infection somehow within her first week of life and has been battling that. But, after 3 medications, an antibiotic shot at the doctor's office, and TONS of prayers (thank you, everyone!!!), her eye is healing and we pray there is no long-term damage.
So far, Nevaeh loves to sleep during the day and be fussy for Mama at night. She has Daddy's ears and feet (hopefully not on her way to a size 17, though!) and Mama's stubbornness. She likes to have her hands up by her face or over her head. Nevaeh loves to cuddle and she sometimes takes naps with Mama on the couch.
I'm sure there will be plenty of Nevaeh stories in the coming months and years, so stay tuned!
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