5 weeks old and trying to smile

Addie is now 5 weeks old!!!

We took the picture of you in your bed with your pink and grey striped suit on tonight. You were doing a good job sitting and then you face planted into the bed and fell down!

The other picture of you in your bed, you are wearing one of your gowns from your Great Aunt Pam. At first they were a little big but everything was!! Now you have to sleep in a gown because you won't keep your arms covered up at night and you aren't big on being swaddled. Also in the picture is your piggy bank from Aunt Pam that you got for Christmas.

This last picture is a kinda smile. You have been starting to smile at us for about a week now. Grammy says your first real smiles were at her. They are hard to catch on camera.

Christmas on the 24th

On the 24th, we had Christmas with Pa, Mamaw, Grandmother, Uncle Justin and Aunt April. Uncle Justin opened all your presents and Daddy held you while Mommy took the pictures. We had just returned from the big Yates' Christmas dinner and you were hot and tired in your Christmas dress that Mrs. Vicki bought you. You made it through these pictures and then off came the dress and you were hungry!!! In these pictures you are riding your big stuffed dog from Pa and Mamaw and Uncle Nub is holding up the turtle neck that goes with the outfit from Aunt April.

Christmas on the 23rd

These are the pictures of you on December 23rd. The day that we had Christmas with Grammy, Poppy and Uncle Randy. You wore your Christmas pj's that Mrs. Courtney (mommy's speech therapist mentoree) bought for you and wore the hat that Mamaw bought you. You were adorable. You had a very nice 1st Christmas and received so many wonderful gifts. Thanks to everyone for giving Addie a wonderful Christmas!!

We are behind!!

We have taken a lot of pictures but just haven't had time to get them on the computer in a way that would please me!! I am going to attempt to get some pics up with just a small commentary about what was happening that day! This day was Addie's first bottle from Daddy and a basketball game!!

We have a Pooping Problem

WOOO Pig Sooie!!

Okay, my wonderful baby is now upset every night and every morning when it is time to POOP! You guessed it, Ricky Perrodin, I am going to talk about pooping because I know how much you love it!!

So Addie has been trying to develop a bowel movement routine. We aren't constantly pooping like we were at the beginning. Which is good because she was starting to get a diaper rash. However, she cries at night and in the morning when she is ready to poop. She gets mad and kicks her legs and her head turns red. The only thing that consoles her is nursing but is also probably not helping by pumping in more milk.

I blame myself for part of it. Mainly because I haven't been doing the best job burping Addie. I was told that breastfed babies don't always burp so haven't been trying too hard to burp her. My mistake as a first time parent. So we are working harder on that and I have started giving her the Mylicon drops. I really haven't seen that they helped so far but they can't hurt her either.

We are going to attempt to give her a bottle this weekend for the first time so we will keep you posted on that.

Right now, I am going to go finish watching the basketball game with Jeremy and Addie!

Go Hogs!

Where has the time gone?

Well I feel like I am way behind on this website thing. We have taken so many pictures but haven't had the time to get them on the computer and then work on the blog. I don't know what we have been doing? It doesn't seem like a lot but I guess I am raising a daughter.

The first week home, we had Grammy with us. Over the weekend, we had Matt and Mary Kim, Eric and Tasha, Mike and Karen, Pa and Mamaw, and Grandmother visit us. Then that Monday and Tuesday, Daddy stayed home two extra days and we took Addie to Target and I had to go by the hospital. Wednesday and Thursday, we had Mamaw with us. Last Friday, was the first day with just Addie and mommy at home! We haven't had a lot of alone time and she mostly sleeps. I guess I am not the best company.

When we brought Addie home, she had not cried hardly at all. That Tuesday night though she found her voice. We slept some but she was just wanting to eat every two hours. After that she adjusted quickly. We get up twice a night now to eat and change our diaper. She does not enjoy the pacifier so we are working on that. I really don't want her to take it but I want her to be able to soothe herself and right now she thinks that means nursing.

Our first visit to the pediatrician we found out that Addie had two rashes. Apparently we were had too many clothes on her. She was too hot and had a heat rash. Who knew that a baby could be hot? We thought that were suppose to be all bundled up!! Then the other rash was something that 50% of all babies get and it is now gone.

The nursing is going well. She was pooping constantly but it has slowed down a little bit now. She is about to lose her belly button which is disgusting to me!! When you put her on your chest, she is lifting her head up and turning it from side to side.

So far all is good and we have an excellent baby!!!

The Labor and Delivery November 25th and 26th!!

Jeremy has been posting the pictures!!! I am going to try to post some words now so that everyone will know the story of Addie's entrance into the world. I will try to post some stories and information as time allows.

After our second visit to the hospital on Saturday night and we were sent home, things seemed to start happening. Saturday night while I was sleeping I had some cramping that was strong enough to wake me up. On Sunday morning, I really didn't want to get up so we laid around all morning. We played with the dogs and laid in bed watching Home Alone and Mona Lisa Smile.

As the day progressed, my back pain was increasing and I was having some contractions. Then we realized that we had no dog food. So we headed out to buy dog food and we went to Harp's. I guess Jeremy was in Harp's and I was talking to dad on the phone when I first noticed the most uncomfortable of pains. When we got home, I thought that Addie was on a nerve again. So, I decided to make chili and walk around the house.

Jeremy ate his chili and I started having lots of back pain followed by full contractions in my stomach. However, I was unsure if the shooting back pain/labor counted in with the contractions. For three hours, I laid around and then would jump up with pain and walk around the house. Finally at 8:30 I was like lets go to the hospital.

When we got there they checked me and I was dilated to a 5. So I said give me my epidural. After the paperwork and some more pain, I received my epidural and was dilated to 6.5. The nurses felt that it was highly likely that she would come before midnight. We were the only labor and delivery occurring that night, so we had lots of great care!!

Around midnight, they decided to give me some Pytocin to encourage the contractions to last longer so that when I began pushing it wouldn't be as hard on me. Addie tolerated this for like 15 minutes and her heart rate started dropping so we stopped that.

Around two, the nurses discovered that Addie's head was turned sideways. So they tried to move her. That did not work. The next plan was to move me, to move her. This meant that mom, Becky and Jeremy had to help me shift from side to side every five minutes. So we started out on my right. When I rocked to my left Addie's heart rate dropped again. This was obviously not going well!! Dr. Hinton came in and checked us and said, "She is stuck, so we can either push for 3 hours and then result in C-section or just start go ahead with the c-section now." I really did not want a c-section but I really did want a baby!!!

So Jeremy and I agreed that c-section was what was going to happen. The tears began. I was crying and Jeremy was trying to keep me calm but we were a little stressed out and obviously Addie was too!

The c-section was surprisingly easy. It was exactly what the video had said and we all did very well. However, I was still pretty upset about it. I had an hour of recovery and Jeremy had an hour of being with Addie. He took her to the nursery to get everything done that way I could have her when I was recovered. This is the story of Addie's Grand Entry into the World!

We have had her a whole week now!! It is very hard to believe. If you have called and I haven't called you back please do not be upset. I have no idea where the whole week has gone to!!

Adalynn's Family

I have such wonderful grand parents, uncles and great grandparents! They were all present for my grand entry into the world. I will be the most spoiled little girl in the history of everything! Look at them all thinking how very cute I am! Hrmmm, I think I would like a pony today......

Pictures of Adalynn

Addie was born on Monday, November 26th. She weighed 8lbs 3oz and was 21 inches long! We will be posting more details as time allows. Here are some pictures to tide you over for now!

Week 39 Appointment More Disappointing News

Today was the big appointment before the holiday!!

I was pretty sure this was going to be it. But unfortunately was disappointed. After my exam, Dr. Hix told me that there was NO CHANGE!!! I am still 3 cm and not quite 90% effaced.

The walking did nothing, the raspberry tea nothing, cleaning nothing!!

I am very tired of all women who have previously had children telling me, what happened to them and assuming that it will be the same for ME!!!

I am also tired of hearing about how she hasn't dropped. From what I have read first babies usually don't drop. Only second children and livestock animals.

As you can tell by my words, I am beginning to become cranky and frustrated. As my friend Ricky put it, "you know that she will be here by the end of the year, so that you can have a tax deduction."

For now I am sitting at the bar, watching Jeremy prepare the brine for turkey. He is very excited about that. So maybe we will have a nice Thanksgiving and then Have a Baby!!!

I really hope that there is not a week 40 update. I hope that there is a baby before then. Until then have a Happy Thanksgiving

Andrea, Jeremy, Bigby and Bella Yates

Week 38 Appointment

Today was the visit where I just knew that I would be staying at the hospital. I have had the car packed with all of my things but today I put in everything. I spent the day training the lady who is going to replace me at work while I am out and left to go to the doctor.

Addie's Uncle Randy called and was off and volunteered to go with me to the doctor. He only enjoys going because there are "hot girls" at the women's hospital and OB/GYN office. So he sits in the lobby to enjoy the scenery!!

So I finally get called back and I informed Dr. Hix of our visit to the hospital last week. Then I told him that he was either going to be my favorite person or least favorite person of the day.

After the exam, he tells me that I am still dilated to a good 3cm. and almost 90% effaced. He then explained to me that he does not like to induce before 39 weeks just in case something hadn't developed yet. He told me that I would never forgive myself if something wasn't right yet. So when he put it that way, I couldn't argue!!!! We want a healthy Addie.

My next appointment is Tuesday but he did say that it was highly likely that it could happen before then. I am so totally ready for all of this!! Everyone please pray that Addie comes over the weekend.

Our first trip to the hospital and possible last weekend!!

After being told on Tuesday that I was dilated to 2.5cm and 80% effaced, I was having some weird pains on Thursday evening. Jeremy is convinced that I am the most stubborn person alive so we went to the hospital. By the way the hospital gives no medical advice via phone. Their response is "just come in." He won the battle!! So off we go to the hospital.

When we got there, I got checked in and the nurse checked me. Still 2.5 and 80%. So they hooked me up to the monitors for an hour. The weird pain that I was having, was registering on the intensity scale as a 12, which it goes from 0 to 120. So as you guessed it was no big deal. Her head is apparently hitting a nerve occassionally. The bizarre part was every 8 minutes I am having contractions in 40-60 intensity range and not feeling those. This kinda scared me because I am thinking that what if I never start feeling contractions and she just falls out!!! I know not possible but still a thought. After an hour, they checked again and I was dilated to 3 cm. however; they didn't keep me.

On Friday, Jeremy and I went out to eat pizza with Jamie, Matt and Maebrie. Saturday, Pop, Grandma Bec and Grandmother Yates came to visit. We smoked some steaks and ate lunch while watching the football game. Everyone just keeps staring at me like it's up to me when Addie will come. Saturday afternoon, I took a nap and we went for a walk. I have eaten spicy food. SHE IS NEVER COMING!!

We are hoping to have a baby by the end of the week.

Week 37 Appointment

This picture really doesn't go with this entry but I know blogs are more exciting with pictures!!! This is my baby daddy!!

Okay, yesterday's appointment involved lots of excitement. Jamie and I had hair appointments had hairclub after my doctor's appointment so we loaded up Maebrie and off we went to the OB/GYN and HairClub.

My appointment was with Dr. Hix, who is my actual doctor. He checked me and I was dilated to 2.5 and my cervix were also 80% effaced!!! The effacement part is apparently the BIG DEAL!!

So of course he tells me that he wants to deliver our baby and of course he concludes with "I am going out of town until next Wednesday so try and hold off until then" I scheduled my appointment for next week with him on Wednesday afternoon. I am unsure of what his plan is exactly.

I am guessing that if I continue to dilate that he will admit me and break my water!! I can't just keep walking around week after week, dilating more and more or she is going to fall out!!!

For now we all sit on pins and needles!!! We will keep you posted but it looks like there will be a baby within the next week!!!

The Addie Room

Last weekend, Mom and Cheryl finished the Addie bedding. We absolutely love it!!

Thank you guys so much for all your hard work!! They made my vision come true.

Week 36 Dr. Appt.

On Tuesday afternoon, I had my 36 week checkup. My mom went with me because Jeremy had parent teacher conferences. I saw Doctor Cole, he was super nice and I liked him a whole lot. I had perfect iron levels, my pee was good, blood pressure was good and weight was good. He said that he couldn't get on to me for anything!!! Then he checked me. This was the first time for this and I was a little nervous because I had heard conflicting stories about comfort and pain. Well, it didn't hurt and comfort level was fine.

This is what he said: Her head is down entering the canal, my cervix are softening and I have dilated to 1CM!!!! I was super pumped because I was afraid that nothing was happening. I really don't want to be induced so I was excited to know that she's working on getting out of there. I have been having contractions; they have been inconsistent at this point. Dr. Cole said that he really expected that we would have a baby before November 28th!!!

I also went ahead and made him document: EPIDURAL!!!

So for now we wait and see what happens.

The Friend Shower and Back Up

This weekend was my friend shower at our house that way everyone could see Addie's nursery. We had 17 close friends from college, work and family who were able to attend.

We continue to get so many great things. This was the wrap up shower. Everyone wanted to know what we needed and so they bought up all the things that we needed but had not yet received.

Also, I posted a blog for the Morrison Shower that was the first shower. I didn't mean to leave that shower out but I couldn't get the picture to load and then forgot. But since I had actually already written the blog it posted it under August from when it was dated.

Doctor's Appointment Week 34

Okay so this Thursday, will be week 34. We went to the doctor today and everything looks good. We had our last ultrasound that I begged for. Jeremy and I got to see Adalynn's face, nose, lips, and chin and fat cheeks. Her heart, stomach and bladder looked good. She has two legs and two arms as well as hands and feet. Everything appears to be there that needs to be.

Their weight estimation is 5lbs and 4oz. She is suppose to gain half a pound a week from here on out. So that means she should weigh over 8lbs. when she arrives. They did not change our due date. So for now we wait for November 28th.

We started the childbirth class last night. We really didn't learn anything yet. Just learned anatomy, pregnancy symptoms and delivery process. There are nine couples and we are 2nd in line to deliver. Most of the people aren't due until January. We did some simple breathing exercises.

Baby Bedding

After much stress the baby bedding is underway. Now all the stress in on Mom and her sewing buddy, Cheryl. Cheryl is doing all the sewing machine work and Mom is hand-stitching. I think that it looks great!!! I can't wait to get it all in her room. I will post pictures of it when it is all finished. I have started painting letters of her name for the wall. Right now you will have to settle for a picture of the bedskirt.

Maebrie IS HERE!!

On Monday, October 8th, Maebrie was finally born. It took her long enough to decide to enter the world but we are very thankful that she is here and everything is okay. Jeremy and I went to see her on Wednesday when she got home. Whenever, I hold her, Addie kicks her in the back!! They are already fighting. It cracks me up.

Adalynn's First Hog Game

On Saturday, October 13th, Adalynn attended her first Razorback game in utero of course. It was very loud and so she was rocking and rolling the whole time. We went to the game with Aunt Tasha and Uncle Eric and then the extra grandparents, Mike and Karen. The Hogs lost but we still had a great time.

Before the game, Tasha, Addie and me had our picture made with some of the basketball players. We are pictured with Patrick Beverley and Stefan Welsh. Patrick rubbed my belly!!! Maybe, if we are lucky she has some basketball magic!!! Everyone knows Jeremy and I are NOT basketball players.

Yates' Family Shower

We had our Yates' Family Shower on Saturday, October 13th. Jeremy's aunt Becky, cousins Lindsey and Tiffani and Grandmother Yates were the hostesses. Again, we received so many neat things. Each shower has kind of been themed. This shower was definitely the blanket shower. We have blankets now!!! Which is good because we didn't have a lot of them.

We are very thankful to everyone for their thoughtfulness during our showers.

Mansfield Baby Shower

We had our shower on Saturday, September 23rd in Mansfield with our family and friends. This shower could have themed "the outfit shower." We got so many clothes and they are all so cute. We are so excited for Addie to get here and wear them. This shower was hosted by my aunts. They are going to be great aunts for the first time and we love them so much!!!