Like Mother, Like Daughter

We had our first rough night, and we found the reason why. Little Emmy has a tear duct clogged in her left eye which is causing a little infection. Nothing too bad though. She just gets green mucousy stuff that builds up. We got her some ointment and after one day her eye already looks a ton better. She is quite the trooper. Funny thing is I had this same thing as a babe only 10x's worse. I actually had to go in and have a procedure to unclog mine. I just hate seeing my little girl in pain. I don't know what I am going to do when we have to get her shots. So traumatizing.

Favorites!

I feel like I haven't taken nearly enough pictures as a new Mother of my baby so I am going to try to do a bit better. In the meantime please enjoy some of our favorites!

Our little Fighter Jet Pilot! Emmy had her hearing checked in the Hospital and I couldn't help but snap a shot. She looked too cute with those little ear pieces in. BTW she passed with flying colors!

This was the first smile I could catch on film. She just makes our hearts melt!

Dad got sick one of the days we were in the Hospital with some sort of stomach virus. After yacking a few times the nurse made him go home. Baker sent in the recruits AKA Aunt Kay, and her and I had fun playing dress up with her. Baker would have never let me do that had he been there.

Emmy is dreaming about her first kiss.. Hope she knows she has about 16 years!

Love at First Cry

So one of the fun things of being pregnant was that one of our close friends and neighbors was only 3 weeks ahead of me. It was fun to compare where we were and relate to all the ailments of oregnancy at the same time. She had a little boy and now we joke that they are going to date when they are older. Adam Nora and little Charlie came to visit us in the Hospital and I think that the Emmy and Charlie fell in love right away. We can't wait to use these pictures in their wedding video.

The Mama's with the little lovies.

The Love Birds!

The proud Papas

We love little Charlie! Congratulations to the Kochs and their little bundle of joy. If I could watch him wake up every day I would. I love those faces he makes.

Hospital Visitors

Since we had a couple extra days in the hospital, we had quite a few visitors. It was so fun to see everyone there, and to see them all coo over our little girl. Here are a few pictures of all of our visitors.


Nikki B

CoCoSo Tu Tu and Alisa

Tamra

Richelle

Uncle Matt and Aunt Kay

The Bush's. Pete, Sam, Susie and Blaine.

There were plenty of other visitors but I didn't get pictures of all of them. Thank you though to everyone that came and saw us. We had so much fun.

Happy Birthday Emerson!

So we are home. Finally! I seriously can not explain what it feels like to be a mom. As hectic and long and painful and everything that was terrible about it was, there is nothing like hearing your baby cry for the first time. One of the most spiritual, rewarding, nothing else matters feelings anyone could ever have. Knowing that HF has trusted me with one of his is the most amazing feeling. Words can't even explain how you feel. I never thought I could love someone as much as I love my Husband, but I think he may have been trumped on Saturday. He feels the same way. Emerson has brought so much to our lives, and has even brought Baker and I closer then we already were, something that we didn't think was possible. I am so lucky to have Baker in my life, and SO thankful for little Emmy.

Here are some of the pictures from her Birthday:


So normally I wouldn't post pictures like this of myself on the web, but I also never thought I would be alright legs spread eagle with people I didn't know in the room. Oh the beauty of labor. This is how mom hung out for about 16 hours before it was time to push. 3 hours of pushing later, and 10 minutes on the surgical table later little Emerson was out with quite the cone head.


Since I delivered C Section, I wasn't allowed to watch the procedure so I didn't get to see her when she first came out. I was however able to feel everything which almost was a little creepy. You can feel them stretching and pulling and all that Jazz, but you feel absolutely no pain. It was a miracle. My only hang up about it all is the medication that they numb you with causes the shivers from the chest up so I wasn't allowed to hold her on my own. Talk about the Shakes. This is when I first met her though.. so sweet.



I'd post more pictures but dad is making mom take a nap!!! See ya on the the flip side!

So Sorry.

For all who don't know..baby came posterior and after almost 17 hours os labor and three hours of pushing we had to have a c section. We have been in the hospital with no internet access (I am on Bakes phone)so haven't been able to post any pictures. We go home tomorrow (Wednesday) and i promise to post pics as soon as I get home.I sent one via cell phone to my sis inm law who posted it to her blog if ypu absutely can't wait. www.jageandmands.blogspot.com. She is perfect and you can all see her tomorrow. Hugs!

finally!

Little Emerson is finally on her way. I was admitted to the hospital at 7:25pm.The doc said she should be here around 3 or 4. I'm just waiting for my epidural so we will keep everyone updated!

I've Been Bitten!

So Yesterday was the day that Sarah Jessica Parker launched her new line "Bitten" at the Steve and Barry stores. Becks and I thought we would ditch the crowd and go a day late. I am so in love. She has THE cutest things, and I can't wait until I can wear her pants. Everything is under $20, and I don't think that I spent more then $14.98 on anything. I got purses for $9.98, shoes for $9.98 shirts for $7.78, and the most I spent was on a pair of crop pants. They actually fit around my waist since they are drawstring. I love all her stuff. If you have one nearby you have got to go and check it out. It is all made well, and priced right! Like I said, I have been Bitten with the SJP bug.

I Miss

My Waist. I want my baby.

Woah Bump, and a Marathon.

So here is one of the final bump pictures. We took this on our last little getaway to San Diego to see Ban and Laura run the Rock and Roll Marathon.
We barely made it to see them cross. In fact we only saw Laura and Anthony cross. Correction, Baker saw them. Here are a few pictures of the glory moments.

First Ben got a massage from "The Stick". He looks really happy doesn't he?

I have got to give it up to Laura.. she was the first one to cross the line. About 9 minutes ahead of Ben. Sorry buddy we know the only thing you wanted to do was beat her. Maybe at the next one right? I think it was because you tried to convince Baker to run the race the night before.. and almost had him agree to do it. Luckily dinner ended late and we weren't able to find a store that would be open to buy him running shoes. I still can't believe he even considered it.

Wishes

So I am all about the cheap jewelry from Forever. There is nothing better then a cute pair of earrings for only $3.80. Who wouldn't love that? I will tell you that if I were to get a nice piece of real 14k gold I would have to go with the Helen Ficalora line. Her initial charms are to die for. Maybe a push gift right Bake? Ha. Just kidding. All I want is a little B for Baker, and an E for Emerson. My two biggest loves to wear around my neck. Does it get any better? You can check all of her stuff out here Helen Ficalora. I don't know why but I have had these on my mind lately. I normally wouldn't even like real gold, but for some reason they call my name.

Ribbon Heaven

I am so lucky that I live by so many great resources. I am getting ready to make some bows for our little one that will be here soon so we decided to go to the "Fabric Barn" to get some. As you can see by the pictures, there was just rows and rows of ribbons. All of them were only 5, 6, or 10 yards for only one dollar. So exciting!