2 Months

Ashley had her 2 month check up on Friday. She had two shots, one in each leg. She was very sleepy and sore for a good 24 hours. We had to wake her up to eat! She's still in the 40th percentile at 9 pounds 5 ounces and 22 inches. She's getting bigger every day.

Pete was on a business trip last week and Ashley and I were on our own from Monday through Friday. We made it out of the house a few times and only had one meltdown - from lack of sleep.

Pete's parents came to visit along with Ashley's Great-Grandma Wagner! This is the first visit with her one of three great grandmas. Ashley was a little out of it on Friday from her shots but she made up for it later with lots of smiles!

One Month Old

Ashley had her 5 week check up today and is 8 pounds 1 ounce, which is in the 40th percentile. She was 21.5 inches long and her head was 34.25 cm (up an inch since her last appointment). He said she's small but growing very well (and the length and head can be off since they are not as accurate). Maybe she'll fit into some of her 0-3 month clothes soon!

She also got her 2nd Hep B shot - the first shot I've been present for! I've never heard her scream so loud or turn so red! Poor thing! All the women in the office said they make the guy nurse give the shots!

In the past week or so, I think she's realized that she has lungs and is learning to make noises. She moves more than I though babies could as she ends up at the bottom of her crib most mornings and sometimes even sideways!

Ashley is taking her first trip downtown tomorrow! We'll post some pictures and videos soon!

We're Home

We've been homes three full days now. Ashley had her first doctor visit on Tuesday and many, many diaper changes! Pete is a pro!

The Doctor said she looked great and already gained 3oz since Saturday night! He said she looked like a c-section baby since her head was shaped well and her skin looked so healthy.

Sunday and Monday nights were pretty easy - waking up 2-3 times (Ashley only woke up on her own once - I had to wake her to feed since she had such a weight drop at the hospital). Tuesday night, She went down around midnight and I woke up at 4pm (expecting she would wake me sooner) and she was slightly awake. I fed her changed her (she had good timing!) and put back to bed. I woke up at 8 and could hear her making some noises but not crying. I was shocked that she only woke up once over night and I was able to sleep 6 hours. I hope that lasts!!

She also sleeps a lot during the day. She is on a schedule to feed every 2-3 hours during the day and that's mainly the only times she's awake and active.

Pete's been doing "tummy time" with her daily. We're impressed at how well she can hold up her head already!

She's too good to be true!

Comments:

Auntie Tricia: Wow, you guys certainly went through a journey to be parents, and now look--a baby you can hardly believe, she is such an angel! I am so happy and grateful you were blessed by such a wonderful little girl.

She's Here!

I kept thinking I wouldn't know when I was in labor since I had contractions since the beginning on the third trimester. So, I was happy when my water broke at 7:15 this morning. I yelled to Pete to get up. I got in the shower since I figured it was going to be awhile until I could shower again and then called the dr and they said to head to the hospital.

Pete packed up the car with suitcases and prepared a bag and towel for me to sit on. I had some nervous energy and was straightening up the house a bit. While we headed to the hospital, I called my mom to give her the news and during the ride the painful contractions started at 3-4 minutes apart.

We got to hospital and they tested to make sure my water really broke and it did. Contractions were kinda painful but Dr. Chang said they were not as painful as she wanted them to be!! They set me up in a room and dr ordered pitocin to increase the contractions. I asked for the epidural right away and luckily they got it started pretty fast. This was the best choice ever! I was 3-4 cm at 9:40am and then by 3:30 I was at 10cm and barely felt a thing!

They had me start pushing around 4pm and around 6, the Dr. decided to use the vacuum. Thank God!! She came out after a couple pushes!

Still can't believe she's here!

Comments:
Anne & Don Anderson: She's beautiful!!
Love from Ashely's Great Uncle Don and Great Aunt Anne : )

Jamie Mills: Yay....congrats you guys...so happy for you both. Enjoy every moment with Ashley. Can't wait to meet her. Let us know if you need anything at all...