Changes

Four years ago, Bryan and I took on a ton of changes at once... and we survived to tell about it. We finished school, got married, found out we were pregnant, and moved to Texas all within two months. Well, it looks like once again we've decided to take on multiple changes at once. We had a baby, have two friends coming to live with us temporarily (a few months), and just bought a car today. I don't know how this new mommy will handle all of this postpartum, so please be praying. It's exciting and scary all at the same time!

Happy Father's Day

TIMES 2!!!

Happy Father's Day to my wonderful hubby and the daddy to both of my beautiful children. God truly outdid himself with you, Bryan. You are such an incredible father and our children are the luckiest kids in the world. Thanks for all of your hard work and dedication to our family today and all year long. WE LOVE YOU!

Pics... As Promised Below

Mommy and Kaylee sleeping
GG Idell holding Kaylee for the first time

GG Ransom and Kaylee

Sound Asleep

First Bath

All Clean

Cozy

Nana Ransom

Finally asleep... thanks Nana!

One Week Old

It's hard to believe, but our little girl is already one week old. So far she's done great! Here's a little about how things are going at home.

Bryan and I are camped out in the living room at night. I'm still healing from my c-section so sleeping in the recliner is easiest. Bryan sleeps on the couch so he can help with diaper changes, etc, and Kaylee sleeps in her soothing motions glider when she's not busy nursing.

Kaylee is a great eater and a great sleeper. She picked up on nursing easily and likes to eat :) Mommy loves how regular she is. She likes to eat and then sleep 3-4 hours at night, then eat and sleep another 3-4 hours. We pray she keeps this up!

During the day, she eats and stays awake awhile to check things out, then sleeps and eats... repeat. So far she's been an "easy" baby. It's nice to have so many family and friends close by to come visit and check in on us too. Thanks to all that have brought snacks, meals, and offered services. And thanks, Dad, for playing (and losing) so many games of Wii Sports with Evan while we had doctor appointments :)

Overall, we are adjusting well. Evan loves his baby sister and is helpful with getting things and tossing out diapers, etc. He's not fond of her cries though. He usually covers his ears or shushes her. But he's been keeping up his potty training too during all of this new chaos. We're just taking everything one day at a time and learning to be a family of four.

Kaylee is absolutely precious and so sweet. She's a perfect fit for our little family. I want to put up more pics soon, but my photo card reader is giving me fits... so more to come!

Our Newest Addition

Kaylee Marie Reich
Born 7:44am on Friday, June 12th.
7 lbs. 5 oz. and 19 in. long

We are home and adjusting well. We ask for your continued prayers as I heal and we all learn to function as a new family of four. More to come as days and time allow.

Baby Update

I saw the doctor again today for my last scheduled appointment. Everything looked great. I had dilated to a 2 or 2 1/2 and effaced a bit more. Kaylee has dropped into a lower position too. But, as planned, I am to be at the hospital on Friday morning at 5am for a scheduled c-section. If Kaylee wants to come on her own, she will need to do so either today or tomorrow!

We've been busy all week with last minute house, yard, and garage chores. Everything looks clean and tidy thanks to my wonderful hubby and mother-in-law. Kaylee's curtains are complete and everything is as set as it can be. Now... we wait.

We'll keep you posted on any developing news.

Less Than 10 Days To Go...

Yep, we're getting closer. I'm excited and anxious, yet I feel less prepared than I did with Evan. I guess I just know how much work it is and I'm also curious to see how the transition from one to two children will go. But I know God is in control and He knows how everything will go.

As for updates, I saw the doctor yesterday and was just slightly more dilated. I was at 1 1/2 cm. All else was looking great and we're still on for a c-section next Friday, June 12th.

Today I went for one last ultrasound to check Kaylee's size. Her due date came up as June 12th based on her measurements. The ultrasound tech said it looks like she's approximately 7 lbs. 12 oz. right now. So potentially she could gain another 1/2 lb. by next Friday. Evan was 7 lbs. 9 oz. when he was born so we'll see how close this estimate is and if Kaylee will outweigh her big brother at birth.

Overall I am feeling great and ready to see what this little girl looks like. I have yet to organize a bag for my hospital stay or get the carseat installed, etc. I guess we should get around to these things just in case she decides to come early.

On another note, potty training has been going well with Evan. He's getting the hang of it and has only had 3 accidents in an week. Going pee-pee is the easy part! I just pray he keeps up the good work in the midst of the chaos that will ensue with Mommy in the hospital and a new baby in the house.