Doctor's Visit

We took Mary to the doctor last Thursday and she weighed in at 6lbs., 13oz. I was sure that she weighed more than that. I can't believe that she is almost 8 weeks old and we have almost reached her due date. God obviously had a different plan for her early arrival. I think it may have been just to knock me out of my comfort zone. Mary is trying really hard to turn over. She amazes me everyday. Hayden is definitely jealous, but handling her new sister very well. We finally tool the bed rails off of Hayden's bed and so far, she has not landed on her head. I will keep everyone posted. Our family is truly blessed. I am having such a hard time even thinking about leaving them and going back to work. If we could only win the lottery. Here are a few updated pictures.Hayden & Granny

Gran-Gran & Mary


Maggie & the girls

One Month

I can't believe that Mary is already a month old. Here are some of the latest pictures.


Mary seems to really enjoy her swing. I need to post some pictures of Hayden at the same age like Nicole did. They look exactly the same to me. I would have a hard time telling which one is which. The only difference to me is that Mary is smaller.

Hayden at the playground in our neighborhood:

My sister gave her this bodysuit. It cracks me up. It is amazing how many people ask if a baby is a boy, regardless of how much pink she has on.

Aunt Regina and Mary:

Hayden had to have her picture taken since Mary was having hers made.

Jason thought that I was so cruel for taking this picture. Mary is actually in Hayden's baby doll's stroller. I couldn't resist putting her in it.

Our First Week at Home

It has been a great first week at home. Mary went to the pediatrician on Wednesday and she weighed in at 5 lbs., 8 oz. What can we say, our girl loves to eat. Hayden seems to love having a little sister. She is very protective of her and always tells us to "be careful" whenever anyone touches her. The Lambs came for a visit on Labor Day and Mimi & Grandpa came to visit over the weekend as well. Here are a few pictures from our week and by a few, I mean a ton of pictures.

Leaving the hospital:

Mary's temporary bassinet (we bought it on Wednesday and it was recalled by the manufacturer and had to be returned on Monday):

Mimi & Mary:

So sleepy: Just hanging out:

Bath Time:

Check out the size of that pacifier:

Aunt Cheryl & Mary:

Andrew & Mary:

Abigail & Mary:

Going to Granny & Granddaddy's house:

Check me out:

The Cousins (Abigail, Mary, Andrew, Addie Mae & Hayden):

Hayden's First Two Soccer Games (You have to love the enthusiasm):

We're Home!!!

Mary is home. YEAH!!!! I will post more later, but wanted to let everyone know that Mary was discharged from the hospital this morning.

Test Results

Mary passed her car seat and hearing tests with flying colors and is clear to leave on Friday. So, Jason and I are officially in house preparation mode. Wish us luck!!

Mary will be home on....

Friday. She is doing great and is ready to come home immediately, but her doctor wants her to stay at the hospital for seven days following the last time they gave her a dose of caffeine. That was last Thursday at noon. I am hoping that they will let her go sooner, but whatever is best. She is so active and it is amazing how much she has already changed. I will keep everyone posted. Thank you for all of your prayers!!

Home Stretch

It is hard to believe that Mary is already two weeks old. She has made much progress over the last few days. On Friday night, she weighed in at 4 lbs., 1/4 oz. Four pounds is important because it means that she can be moved from the isolet to an open crib. Check out her new bed:

One of the many bonuses of the new bed is getting to wear clothes. Although her first outfit was technically a Baptist t-shirt, the first outfit that I put on her was "a little black dress."

She is definitely crying & screaming much more now that she is out of the isolet. I guess being exposed to cold air helps her to cry. I haven't heard her cry since she was born. Who knew how exciting a screaming baby could be? The bottle light bulb seems to have finally gone on. She is really starting to take her bottle. She took all of her feedings by bottle today. They actually removed her feeding tube. Here is a picture of her beautiful face free of any cords & tubes:

We are trying not to get our hopes up, but the nurses told us tonight that there was a good chance that Mary would be discharged by Tuesday. Can you believe it?? Everyone keep your fingers crossed. Mary still has to pass her car seat test, hearing test and keep eating from her bottle. The car seat test is when Mary is placed in her car seat for the time it will take to drive her home from the hospital. They monitor her vitals and make sure that she remains stable.

The nurses in the NICU have been so great!!! Here is the art project that they put together for Mary:

Hopefully Hayden is still this excited once Mary comes home!!