Gabrielle Is 1 Week Old!

Gabrielle is 1 week old today!   It's hard to believe one week ago this time I was in the hospital being fed pitocin via IV and just waiting for labor to start.

We celebrated today by taking Gabrielle bowling.   Well, I should say Gabrielle decided to nap instead....the entire time we were there!  My in-laws came down to visit for the day which was a nice surprise.

I took Gabrielle for her first doctor's appointment yesterday, and it appears she has gained about 4 ounces since she's been home Tuesday.  Nurse practitioner says she loves how Gabrielle looks!  So happy my milk is helping her gain weight so quickly.

Everything Is Just Ducky

Gabrielle has been home for 2 days now and we doing very well.  She's feeding every 3 hours and nursing is going great!

Thank you to those who have texted, called, or contacted us in the last few days.   Don't think I'm ignoring you, it's just I can't get much done these days when I have this for a view.

Introducing Gabrielle Rose

Baby girl is here!

Introducing Gabrielle Rose

Born on 11/22/2014 at 9:51 pm

8 lbs 10 oz  20-1/2"

Thankfully, I had a very healthy pregnancy with Gabrielle, but my doctor was concerned after she discovered my amnio fluid was on the high side.   So I was asked to come in a week early to be induced.   After 24 hours of calling the hospital every hour to see if a bed is available, we were able to head in.   I checked in about 8:00 am on Saturday and by 12:00 pm, I was hooked up to the Pitocin. Contractions didn't really start until later in the day, and by 8:00 pm the doctor broke my water and things started happening.

Missing Teeth!

Sarah lost her 2nd tooth!

Come On Baby

Samantha and Sarah are so excited for their baby sister to arrive.  Every Friday I look up to see just how big baby girl is.  We're pretty much at watermelon stage now.  (Ha ha)

Isn't it amazing how much you can love someone that you haven't even met yet?