Play Time

We had the 2 week check up today. She's up to 8 lbs and 3 oz. So that's almost up 1 lb from the last visit. I guess that means that she's getting enough food from those 5 minute feedings. One day we'll manage to get this feeding thing down.

In an effort to keep her from Day and Night confusion, we attempted some "play time" today. I also took a video and tried to send it to my mom, but it wouldn't go through, so I'm posting it on here instead!

Abbey has been fascinated with the new baby, she follows us around from room to room. You can tell they're going to be good friends!

Here's the video clip for Gamma.

The most wonderful husband, ever!

All day Sunday Chris kept telling me he had a surprise planned for me. I thought it was dinner or maybe he'd rented a movie, but what he did was run a beautiful bubble bath for me. He took Ella Kate with him and gave me some blessed alone time. It was great! I was so tired that when I got out my legs were weak!

Baby Bulldog

Georgia v Auburn Game Day! For the oldest rivalry in the South I had to do it up right! First I got another bath (much better this time) and then I had to put on my game day outfit. Thanks, Aunt Mel, for the Baby Bulldog onesie! My hat and booties just finished off my perfect outfit.

2nd quarter break-- had to have a little snack!

Final score: UGA 45 Auburn 20

DAWGS WIN!!!!

More Pictures of our Lil' Angel

Chillin' with Daddy on our new UGA throw. Thanks, Herma-Jean and Marjorie, it's hard to find good Bulldog stuff here in TN!

My first bath, guess I'll like these better as I get older.

My fuzzy teddy bear suit. I was so snuggly warm for our walk around the neighborhood with Mommy, Daddy, and Gamma.

My first trip to the Mall! I'm so excited, I've heard so much about shopping, wonder if I'll get some new shoes?

Mimi and Pop came in for the weekend, I love all the attention!

Lacey and Abbey have adjusted quite well to the late night feedings.

My first attempt at "tummy time." Can't say I'm a fan just yet.

Meg, my future babysitter!

Ella Kate's first few days

You wanted pictures, you got pictures! Here are a bunch of snap shots of the past few days. After she arrived on Tuesday we spent the next two days in Recovery and came home on Thursday. We introduced our little bundle to our other girls, Lacey and Abbey, and then we got on with trying to figure out what to do with a baby in the house! Both sets of parents had been very busy while we were in the hospital: they raked leaves, cleaned, and cooked. The Vinsons tied pink and white balloons all over the driveway, mail box, and front step. The Smiths did some yard work: Dad fixed the edging on the driveway and Mom planted mums and pansies. In preparation for the big event Dad cooked a bunch of food (chili, spaghetti sauce, chicken) and froze it for us to use during these hectic days.

Here are some of EK's firsts: Halloween, car rides, visiting the pediatrician, a trip to Babies-R-Us, and a little walk with the doggies!
Halloween

Our home for a few days; it's nice to go back to our real Home.

On the road... can't say again! This is a first!

Lacey and Abbey were intrigued.

Me and my Mom, Gamma, with our new angel!
Ahhh, sleep
My first trip to the pediatrician. They welcomed me with open arms!

Welcome, Elizabeth Kathryn!

7 lbs 12 oz and 20 1/4 inches

Yep, the moment of truth came at 4:59pm Tuesday, October 30th. She's a beautiful baby girl and she'll steal your heart!

It was a very long day starting at midnight on Monday. We had a few little unexpected bumps, but nothing too serious. Everyone is doing really well especially Mom and Dad who just can't believe we made this perfect little angel. We are in love!

Good Morning, Miss Ella Kate!

Go Hairy Dawgs!

All I gotta say is: GO DAWGS, SIC 'EM! WOOF! WOOF! WOOF! WOOF!

I was kinda hoping the baby would arrive on game day so as to bring us good luck. As it turns out you don't actually have to be in labor during the game to have your Baby Bulldog root for the team! Go Dawgs! Way to beat those "slimy little Gators!"

PS. Still no Baby!

Nope still nothing

It's Friday and still nothing. We went to the movies -- Dan in Real Life-- and it was great, but I cried through half of it! Darn pregnancy hormones! I probably would have cried through a horror flick. Chris didn't say a word, just patted my leg. We took the girls for a long walk, it was such a perfect fall day for it. Long walk and a full moon; still nothing. The fam will start filing in this weekend and by Tuesday night we should have a baby! I guess I'll get to use that "lil punkin" outfit after all! Oh yeah, I finally figured out how to turn the comments section on, so feel free to post any advice, or jokes, or ways to pass the day!

PS Happy Anniversary, Mom and Dad. 31 years today!

Waiting, Waiting, Waiting....

Yep, still waiting. Tomorrow is a full moon, though, maybe that will encourage Baby to make an arrival! I'll keep you guys posted....

To the Due Date and Beyond!!!

For all of those wonderful and curious friends out there, yes, today was the due date and no, Baby is not here yet. I did have an appointment this morning where I begged Kim to get this baby moving!!! She said she'd do what she could, but unfortunately she's a doctor not a magician! So here's the status: I am 2 cm dilated and baby has dropped. Hopefully after some manipulation on the doc's part I will start having some symptoms to imply labor is pending!

Unfortunately, both of my docs, Nikki and Kim, will be out of town this weekend for a conference in Las Vegas, so unless I go into labor right now I will have someone else deliver this baby. I hate to say it, but at this point I wouldn't care if it was the UPS man! I'm just ready to get this show on the road! If, by chance, I haven't gone into labor naturally by next Monday, they will induce. I'm scheduled on their books for Monday at midnight. Thanks for all the calls, texts, and well wishes! Now, I'm off for another long walk!!