Santa Baby

We had a very relaxing Baby's First Christmas! We woke 

up about 9 am opened our gifts. Brooklyn had a great X

-Mas breakfast, then I made breakfast for Nick, Stewart and myself. While the boys went and shoveled the snow. Yes, we had a white Christmas.

My little Christmas LadyBug!

Then after Daddy got off work we took some family photos. With a newborn and her first Christmas it was a great day. We are very blessed and given the best Christmas present ever.

Big Day!

 To start off Brooklyn and my morning when I went to change her diaper I discovered she lost her "belly button" umbilical cord. Now she can have a good bath. Then this afternoon I had to take her to get her second round of newborn blood

 work. When we got there I thought she would be able to stay in her car seat and they would just poke her and get on with it, but NO. I had to unstrap her and hold her down on a little table. Then the horror began. They warmed up her little foot and cleaned it off and then BOOM! Cry baby Cry! She just let loose. It was so sad to watch your baby cry because some mean lady hurt her. She cried until mommy got to hold her. She was such a little trooper.

Then I was able to bring my little baby home. She is 

such a good baby. I have been experiencing a little difficulty nursing. You just don't know how much your little baby is getting, but I think my little baby is getting toooo much. She gets to the point to where she pukes up her food. Not just a little, but in mass quantities. So, I called the doctor and I am feeding her every two to four hours for thirty minutes. I started that at 4:45 pm. I hope this will keep her from giving it all back. She is peacefully sleeping right now and she has puked it up yet. KNOCK ON WOOD! 

Early Merry Christmas!

Brooklyn and I had a few errands to run today, so I got her dressed up! Her Wow and Aunt Veronica got her this cute little Christmas onesie! I can't believe Christmas is just a couple of days away. We haven't had time to go Christmas shopping yet. We only have a few gifts under the tree. I think Nick and I are both under the impression that we already got the greatest gift of all. Our precious little girl Brooklyn. We couldn't have asked for a greater gift, than a healthy happy baby girl. 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Years!

First Outing!

We had our first outing on Wednesday. Brooklyn had her 5 day check up with the pediatrician. I got her all dolled up for the big event and we were off to see Dr. Ishibashi. Brooklyn has sensitive skin and has a little rash around her lips and chin. We got a cream to help with that. Other than that she is perfect. During our hospital stay Brooklyn lost about 8 ounces and in three days she gained a few ounces back weighting in at 7 pounds and 12 ounces. The doctor thinks she should be back up to birth weight by her two week check up. Which is set for 12/29/08! I am loving every minute with her. Even the two to three hours in the middle of the night when she wants to be loved on and held before she goes back to bed. Feeding are going good. I am unsure on when she is full. I just let her eat until she detaches or falls asleep. Which I normally have to wake her up because she passes out while feedings. It is hard to believe that she is almost a week old. The time has flown by. 

Rookie Mistake!

Our first bath at home came on Monday night! Brooklyn did great. She just fussed a little bit. It was very quick. It is really cold here right now so I wanted to get her in and out. The last thing I want is a sickly newborn. We had a great time, but I took her over to the couch and was drying her off and putting a little bit of lotion on her dry skin I totally forgot to put the diaper on FIRST. So, mid lotioning she decides she needs to poop. So, she pooped all over her towel. What a bone head mistake I made. One that I will not make again. She is sleeping well through the night. She wakes up a couple of times. She likes to hang out and be up and about for about two hours. She loves to be cuddled and loved on.

From Hospital to Home

Brooklyn got a nice and early start to the world. We had to spend a little extra time in the hospital and we got home early yesterday morning. We spent pretty much the whole day just hanging out and getting to know each other. She is really just a peaceful baby. My milk finally came in late last night. We are having a bit of trouble latching on, but pumping is okay. We will continue to try.  The photos are in order from bedtime last night to day one in the hospital. For some reason, no clue! On my moms blog is posted more photos. I will post later. As far as day two goes we are still just hanging out. Last night we got a huge snow fall, so it is really great just to be able to relax in our pajamas with no make up or doing my hair. Nick is off to the store to get groceries for the next week. Brooklyn is taking a nap! She should be waking up soon. It is almost feeding time. We are looking forward to day three.

Almost 24 Hours Old

Well, its MOM! My beautiful daughter is almost a full day old and is doing amazing. We have had such a amesome and blessed day. Nick and I are very fortunate to have had my mom here to help out during the entire process. There are so many things to say about being a first time parent. The entire labor experience was totally unbelievable. I woke up the morning of the 11th at unable to determine if I was having labor pains or gas. I called my doctors office and they told me to head into the hospital. Nick got ready and we were off. By then I determined that I was in LABOR. I was very nervous about getting the epi! I had myself so worked up I was ready to cry before the procedure even started. It was the most painLESS experience ever. The doctor was very quick in and out without no pain. I was very proud of myself. Nick and my mom kept me focused. So after a very long 17 hours later we were ready to push. So, myself and my "dream team" were ready to push. We started at 1:30am. Daddy was my counter doing an amazing job of counting me out during my contractions, telling me to breath and keeping me focused. My mom, well she was amazing beyond words. Supporting my head, helping me push, encouraging me, photographer and really all around great. Nick was amazed by the whole birthing experience. It took much longer than we all expected, but in the end Brooklyn Lea Wood arrived healthy, very pink and with a full head of brown hair. She is beautiful. Thanks everyone for all your prayers and well wishes. We are very blessed! I will post more photos when we get to go home on Sunday.

BROOKLYN LEA WOOD take two!

Here are some other photos Vanessa sent us! TOO ADORABLE I might add! Especially since she's in the little pooh outfit and hat, one of the outfits Aunt Veronica and I got her! Well more to come people! ENJOY! She is the cutest thing I have seen lately!!
*Love Aunt WOW!*

~*BROOKLYN LEA WOOD*~

Well we just got word Brooklyn finally arrived!! After a mere 17 hours of labor! She is sooo adorable! A Healthy and Beautiful baby girl with a full head of dark brown hair. She weighed 8lbs 3 1/2oz and is 20 3/4 inches long! Here are some of her first photos! Enjoy! More to come! *Love Aunt WOW! Live from Waco Texas!*

Really! No Baby Yet!

So, I had high hopes that this morning when I went to the doctor that I would be admitted for an induction. But, NO! Instead I was attached to a fetal monitor and then sent off to have a ultrasound. The doctor wanted to make sure that there was enough  fluid in my belly for Brooklyn to stay put for another five days or so. Now I am looking at MONDAY before he will think about inducing me. Needless to say it was a great big disappointment. I guess I could always go into labor between now and then, but I was dilated to a two and my cervix was still thinning and Brooklyn was still floating, but in the correct position. My poor mom flew out last Thursday to be here for her birth and then is scheduled to leave on Saturday. Needless to say she will be here for a little longer. Which is great for me! I enjoy having my mom around. Since I live so far away from all my family it is nice having her here to keep me company. I also decided to go back to work tomorrow. I feel like I am wasting my maternity time just hanging around without a baby to take care of. My mom will have to keep herself company for a day or so. Tomorrow night we are going to go a company Christmas party just to have something to do. Well, hopefully Brooklyn will decide she is ready to make her grand entrance SOON!

39 Weeks and 4 Days

So, it was another disappointing doctors appointment today. Still just one centimeter dilated and 60% effaced. I was told I need to go walking so tomorrow since and I am finished with work (YEAH!) I will go to the mall for some retail therapy and walk around for a couple of hours with my MOMMY. My mother flew in this morning so I will have a partner in crime. We are hanging in there. Dr. Mary said I probably won't make it to my next appointment so there is a little light at the end of the tunnel. I hope WOW can see Brooklyn's new "twiddle."  It is very cute and soft. I am sure Brooklyn will love it. I will keep you posted. BTW: Aunt Jeannie I updated my blog as soon as I got home. Love yall and will keep everyone up to date.