Ellie lost her Umbiblical Cord today

Ellie at 12 days old

Just thought I would share the news with everyone. She is 12 days old today! It feels like we have always had her, I just love her so much!

I posted more pictures

1 week old exactly

sleeping beauty, Monday, April 20

There are new pictures in the album. We took Ellie for a walk around the block last night. She seemed to enjoy it; she stayed awake most of the time. Stephen walked next to the stroller and held her little hand, so sweet. She has been more alert the last couple of days. She stays awake for about an hour at different times during the day. She is just so good. The only time she cries is when we are changing her diaper/cleaning her belly button or when she gets hungry. However, the hungry cry isn't really a cry, it's more like she is whining and I get right on it. I try to keep her from getting too upset.

We have had a very busy house since Ellie was born. My dad, step mom and brother came down for a couple of days, then Stephen's mom came down and has been here all week and she is leaving tomorrow. Sunday, Stephen's sister is coming to stay through Saturday, and then mom will be here on Sunday. Very, very busy...Well, I'm off to go hang out with our baby.

Added new pictures

Between feeding Ellie and taking naps I have had a few minutes to post pictures. I hope y'all are enjoying them. I am so happy at home with my husband and our sweet baby girl. Stephen is such a wonderful daddy. He helps with EVERYTHING and I don't even have to ask :-)

My dad, brother, and step mom came down for a quick visit this weekend and it was nice to have them here. I'm still too tired to write too much but maybe next week. I'm going to take a nap now.

She's here

and I am exhausted. She was born at 7:37am, April 14, 2009. She was 19" long and weighed 6lbs. 4 ounces. Labor was really fast and I only had to push for an hour. Everyone is doing great and I will be more specific when I am not so exhausted. For now, Daddy has baby and I am going to sleep.

End of Spring Break

36 weeks and 5 days

The end has come and I must say it has felt incredibly long. I didn't do much in the past nine days. I spent I day at the beach, got a pedicure, did a little bit of shopping, and the rest of the time I've been bored during the day. Friday night Stephen and I went to the movies and saw "I love you Man". It was very funny, everyone should go see it. Then last night we went bowling with Kyle, Alison, Chris, and Maria. I bowled two games and must say I did not do a good job. We stayed for a few hours and enjoyed hanging out with our friends.

I did go walking four times this week and I think my body is done with that for now. The sides of my lower legs hurt so bad that it feels like they are going to break. I guess that's my body's way of telling me to stop. So, until Ellie is born I am finished exercising :-( I'm only 3.5 weeks away from my due date and I am ready to have her. I am quite uncomfortable at this point and have been feeling icky lately. I am HUGE but I have only gained 23 pounds so I think I'm doing pretty good. My legs, feet, ankles, and hands are still pretty swollen and I guess they will stay that way until delivery. It's quite uncomfortable feeling.

Well, that's it for now. My mom will be here in less than a month and so will our baby. May is going to be a perfect month :-)

Happy Easter Everyone

I hope everyone has a wonderful Easter Sunday. Stephen and I are actually not doing anything but I hope the rest of you are enjoying this beautiful day with your friends and family.

1 CM Dilated!

April 6th, 35 weeks and 5 days
I went to the doctor today. She said that I am 1 centimeter dilated and that Ellie is "way down low" :-) This means she is going to be here before we know it. I can't believe it!!! Everything is good with the exception of the pregnancy rash I have on my belly. Dr. Logan said it can spread to my arms and legs but hopefully it will just stay on my belly. It itches so bad but I'm trying not to scratch it. Well, I'll keep you all updated as we progress :-)

Spring Break is here

Today Stephen and I went to the beach for a couple of hours. The weather was really nice, not too hot, not too breezy. I have no idea what I am going to do all week during break. All I know is that Tuesday I have a doctors appointment and Wednesday Katie and I are going to go back to the beach. Other than that I think I'm probably going to be somewhat bored. There's not a whole lot to do when I can't shop and the house is clean :-) We have everything all set up and ready for Ellie to get here so now I'm just waiting. I cannot wait to drink a sugar free red bull once she is born. Although I was thinking about it and if I am breast feeding does that mean I still can't have one? I'm going to go crazy!! Well, I just wanted to give y'all a quick update.