Survival Mode

Yes, we are truly in survival mode.

Another week has flashed before our eyes and we're still losing sleep by the hours. The good thing is that she's given us 3 hour increments of sleep for the past 4 nights so we're hopefully on our way to a schedule. :) We've also experienced the joy of projectile spitups and Travis got tinkled on right after a bath yesterday! Both of which provided a chuckle since we've never quite experienced something so bizarre in our lives. I'm personally starting to feel better, but still need a few days for the incision to heal. Not sure if I mentioned it in previous posts, but I ended up having a c-section. After two days of trying to induce and being a week over due, we decided it was the best option for us. Mia was a trooper and just waited for her parents to figure out what we were going to do. We've had a nice weekend at home and are sad that dad has to go back to work - wish he could just stay home with us and play. Here are some more snapshots of the little one. I just love the photo with her laughing out loud!

Welcome Home!

Mia is home and completely healthy! She had a case of jaundice which left us in the hospital an extra day, but nothing major. After a week of sleeping in a hospital bed, let's just say mom and dad are ecstatic to be home!

Here are some sweet photos of her first moments at home. The dogs quickly made friends with her and she doesn't even get startled when they bark. The only thing I can think of is that she's been listening to them for 9 months now and it's old news.

Thanks to all of you who were thinking about us, sent flowers, gifts and called to say HI. We're slowly getting used to our new 'schedule of events', but have a feeling it's going to take longer than a weekend. We're completely infatuated with our new addition! ;)

She's arrived AND she has a name!

Mia Logan

weight: 8 pounds and 4 ounces

height: 19 1/2 inches

Let's try that again...

Hmmmm...not sure what to say at this point. We went to the hospital last night, got started and 20 hours later, I was let go to grab a bite to eat and go home for a bit. We're going to try it again tonight (same procedure) with hopes that I will dilate. I feel like someone really wants to join us, but her mommy just doesn't want to let go! Is this a precursor to my future with this child or what!?! We're headed back in 30 minutes. Keep your fingers crossed!

Come and Gone...

Today is the due date and it has officially come and gone. Don't get me wrong, we're completely fine with that and will probably have an enjoyable weekend before we have to go to the hospital on Sunday night. Thanks for checking in! Surely we'll have some fun news to share by Monday! ;)

ZERO

Zero progress with zero days left!

Well, Travis and I had a bet that our little missy would have made no progress and we were absolutely correct! So, with no major contractions and little news to report, this update will be brief. In the meantime, I'll continue to get the house in order and run errands like a mad woman. Travis will continue to mourn the loss of DINK-dom (Double Income, No Kids). He likes to call it: DINK R-I-P.

Just days to go...

Phew - we've had a busy weekend getting ready. We had several errands to run to get the last minute necessities like diapers, the car seat & stroller and a changing pad. You should see Travis walking around Costco with a giant box of Huggies! I think he felt vulnerable and quite awkward, if you ask me. :) (I have to admit, I felt the same)

We have a few minor touchups that we want to make to the nursery, but otherwise, I think that we're ready to go! We had a tour of the hospital a couple weeks ago and got a good feel for what we're supposed to do when the time arrives. Of course, that's assuming that we don't have to go in to be induced. Personally, I've felt great up until this point. So, with only one week left, I'm not surprised that I'm starting to feel tired and slow. Sleeping now is more of a pain and I can't wait for the day that I can sleep on my back!

The beagles seem to know something is up. We're keeping a close eye on them and as you know, we have all the plans in the world to make sure they aren't left out. ;) After all, they have been our kids for over 6 years! We have another appointment on Wednesday, August 8th, but after that, we'll go in the following Sunday night to start the process. Eeeeeeck!

Hanging out

It appears someone doesn't want to budge and is just "hanging out". :) We had our 4th appointment yesterday to check the progress and there's really not much to report. So, if I had it my way, I'd love to work through next Friday, August 10th, go home for the weekend and be induced on August 13th. We'll just have to see what happens!