Thursday, October 22, 2009

Settling In


Today Carina had her one week (plus a few days...) check up and all is well. She's gaining weight back she had previously lost, her color is good, she's eating well, though not on any schedule yet, she's looking around, and she's in overall good health.

The doctor's office is out of flu shots (H1N1 and Seasonal) and it's a race in this area to get one. Evidently people are lining up at 3 in the morning when the listserves announce a place that has them available, and they run out in less than an hour. Our family is in the high risk group with Carina being so young, so we may spend the next few weeks getting up early and camping out at various locations trying to get a flu shot - sounds like fun.


Mia and Laney are being great big sisters. They get diapers and wipes, give Carina her pacifier, and want to hold her all the time (supervised of course).

Our friends from Laney's (and previously Mia's) preschool have coordinated a meal schedule so our dinners are taken care of each night. What a difference that can make, and how wonderful it is we have a supportive group of friends and neighbors to make the transition easier! We feel so blessed!

Mia has a bad cold and is home from school today so the girls are playing and getting into mischief today. So, life's almost normal, but with a quieter Mia since her voice is almost gone - poor thing.

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Carina is Here!


After heading into the hospital for an induction early on Tuesday, Carina Elise was born at 7:38pm on October 13th. She was 20.5 inches long and weighed 8lbs and 1oz.

We're settling in and learning the ropes of having 3 children! (i.e. zone defense for my football fan friends) Mia and Laney are completely enamored with Carina, and love to hold their new baby sister. Marme is here until Monday and Patrick is home for two weeks to give me a chance to rest and get our new routine figured out.

Here are some pics of Carina's first few days - we'll get more out soon!

Sunday, October 11, 2009

The Waiting Game

Hello, Little One!

We're ready for you to come out now, but you don't seem to want to leave your cozy cocoon for the outside world that is our crazy busy and loud family. Mia can't wait to hold you and Laney wants to see how tiny your feet are. She'd also like to borrow some of your clothes for her baby doll, but I won't let her until you outgrow them.

We have a name for you finally, but we're waiting on you to determine when we'll celebrate your birthday year after year. Your Daddy spent some time dancing with the big girls this evening, and I know he'd dance you around the room if you came out, too. He's a great dancer and snuggler - just ask your sisters!

Anyway, I would be happy for you to make your grand entrance any time now - I know it's fashionable to be a bit late, but we're getting antsy here and would really like to see you -

Love, Your Waiting Family

PS: Here are some recent photos of us keeping busy while we wait -