Feed, Burp, Change, Start Over

It's been quite the role switch from career to mother. Of course, there are days when I want to just march right back into work and do what I know best...BECAUSE I KNOW WHAT I'M DOING THERE! There are many times that I'm clueless on what to do with a little one, but that's what makes it exciting and there's never a dull moment. Today, we're headed out into the wild world of shopping during business hours. I feel like I'm ditching work, but if you could see me wheeling a stroller into Target, you would be so proud. ;)

Happy shopping!

Road Trip!

We weren't necessarily planning on taking a road trip with a 3 week old, but last Friday we had received a phone call with some sad news. Mia's Great Grandma Shields had passed away and we needed to drive to Boise. We just returned and although it was a sad time, it's always nice to see family and friends while back in Boise. So, we're sorry that we haven't updated the blog in a couple weeks!

The Fog.

We're finally seeing some light peek through the fog we've been in. Just as many of you have said, by week 3 or 4, you'll finally start getting used to the schedule and coming to grips with the new lifestyle. After traveling, you would think that we're pros! We had bottles prepared for the road trip so we didn't have to stop so often and packed every possible item for the baby (of course, you couldn't see out of the back window while driving with the piles of junk). We're taking lots of photos for the announcements that we should be able to send out in the next month. Here's one that I was able to capture with her eyes opened for once! I've been telling people to wish us luck with her eye color. We're hoping for blue eyes and her pediatrician said she thinks they might be blue - shocker! We'll have to wait and see (of course, a lovely shade of brown would be beautiful, too). :)

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! ;)