Thursday, January 28, 2010
My LOVE
So, we finally got around to ordering prints from Harper's newborn session and they are absolutely amazing! they are below :) I also included my pregnancy pics. Harper had her first night in her crib yesterday and we had the bed all to ourselves. Felt a little odd at first but I didn't have any problem drifting off to sweet slumber land. She is still getting up every three hours but the couple of hours of sleep between those was pretty darn good. Harper has a new found love for her thumb - sigh - I guess Dr. Battarbee was right when he said "you can try as hard as you want to make her stop but if she wants it, she's going to get it". Can't hurt to try!
Monday, January 25, 2010
It has been so long since I've taken the time to post so I am going to catch up on things here! Harper is now 9 weeks old and I am loving every minute of it. She smiles, tries to laugh and is overall a very happy baby.
Harper received her first round of shots at 2 months and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Daddy went with us and stood by her so I didn't have to and that made it easier on me. I was able to nurse right afterwards and that helped soothe her. She weighed in at 12 lbs 8 oz was 23" long - 90 percentile for weight, 50 percentile for height and head. Harper eats 2.5 - 3 oz every two hours during the day and gives us a good 3 - 4 hour stretch during the night - whew. Dr. Lange checked out the red bump on her forehead and diagnosed her with a hemangioma which is a benign tumor. It is an abnormal buildup of blood vessels and they're not quite sure what causes them. Unless it begins to impair her vision, they will let it run it's cycle and eventually it will go away on it's own. Here is my angel at home after her appointment - look at those sad eyes. Poor baby!
Nanny Margaret started last week and the first day was pretty rough on us all. Harper was very fussy from her 2 month shots the day before and just wanted mama to hold her. Luckily Margaret is an experienced mother of four and very patient. I tell everyone if you walked into our home, not knowing any better, you would think she is Harper's Grandma -- she loves on her all day long. I know she'll be in good hands but still very hard to not be home with her. Mama will be very sad when she heads back to work next Monday!
During my leave we have been to the zoo twice, to Galveston and to visit the grandparents quite a bit. There really hasn't been a dull moment and I have enjoyed every minute with her. Daddy gets sad that he misses out on the fun but I try to send him a picture or two every day to remind him what he has waiting at home for him.
Us in Galveston - See the beautiful blue water?
UT game at Pawpaw and Mimi's house with Harper's cousin, Walker
Mimi and Harper
I am Two months old in this picture!
Harper absolutely loves this!
Harper received her first round of shots at 2 months and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Daddy went with us and stood by her so I didn't have to and that made it easier on me. I was able to nurse right afterwards and that helped soothe her. She weighed in at 12 lbs 8 oz was 23" long - 90 percentile for weight, 50 percentile for height and head. Harper eats 2.5 - 3 oz every two hours during the day and gives us a good 3 - 4 hour stretch during the night - whew. Dr. Lange checked out the red bump on her forehead and diagnosed her with a hemangioma which is a benign tumor. It is an abnormal buildup of blood vessels and they're not quite sure what causes them. Unless it begins to impair her vision, they will let it run it's cycle and eventually it will go away on it's own. Here is my angel at home after her appointment - look at those sad eyes. Poor baby!
Nanny Margaret started last week and the first day was pretty rough on us all. Harper was very fussy from her 2 month shots the day before and just wanted mama to hold her. Luckily Margaret is an experienced mother of four and very patient. I tell everyone if you walked into our home, not knowing any better, you would think she is Harper's Grandma -- she loves on her all day long. I know she'll be in good hands but still very hard to not be home with her. Mama will be very sad when she heads back to work next Monday!
During my leave we have been to the zoo twice, to Galveston and to visit the grandparents quite a bit. There really hasn't been a dull moment and I have enjoyed every minute with her. Daddy gets sad that he misses out on the fun but I try to send him a picture or two every day to remind him what he has waiting at home for him.
Us in Galveston - See the beautiful blue water?
UT game at Pawpaw and Mimi's house with Harper's cousin, Walker
Mimi and Harper
I am Two months old in this picture!
Harper absolutely loves this!
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Happy New Year
Well, we had a wonderful first christmas with Harper. As you probably expected, she received so many gifts from family, friends and of course, Santa Claus! We can't believe our little girl is almost 6 weeks old!
Harper has become a lot more alert when she is awake and will even crack a spontaneous smile or two when you talk to her. Some say it's just gas making her smile but I'd like to think she's lovin on her mama! One of my Christmas gifts was a Sleepy Wrap which is what my brother is so wonderfully displaying below and she snuggles up to me while I'm cleaning, doing laundry etc. She could sleep 5 horus straight in this thing if I'd let her and it really helps out on the fussy days!
Gigi and Poppa
Mimi and Pawpaw
Mama and Baby
Tired little angel
The Nail Family
Harper has become a lot more alert when she is awake and will even crack a spontaneous smile or two when you talk to her. Some say it's just gas making her smile but I'd like to think she's lovin on her mama! One of my Christmas gifts was a Sleepy Wrap which is what my brother is so wonderfully displaying below and she snuggles up to me while I'm cleaning, doing laundry etc. She could sleep 5 horus straight in this thing if I'd let her and it really helps out on the fussy days!
Gigi and Poppa
Mimi and Pawpaw
Mama and Baby
Tired little angel
The Nail Family
Friday, December 18, 2009
Tis the Season
Things are finally settling down in the Nail household! Harper is beginning to get on somewhat of a routine and mom is getting about 2 - 3 hours of sleep at a time through the night. All in all her schedule is pretty predictable and it makes my life much easier! I took Harper out to see our photographer, Jennifer Knapp, and got some pretty amazing shots for her newborn photos. We were there for three hours trying to get Harper to sleep and stay asleep. Every time the camera would flash her little eyes would pop open. I had a chance to see two of the pictures so we could choose a picture for the announcements and they look fabulous! We have had a few firsts since I blogged last....
First bath
Harper's First Snow, Although we couldn't go outside!
Daddy's First Time to Feed a Bottle
And Mom Trying to be a Photographer...
First bath
Harper's First Snow, Although we couldn't go outside!
Daddy's First Time to Feed a Bottle
And Mom Trying to be a Photographer...
Friday, December 4, 2009
2 Weeks
Harper is two weeks old and it seems just yesterday we were in the OR awaiting her arrival. Parenthood has been so wonderful -- even with the 20 changings a day, sleepless nights and constant feedings, I wouldn't trade it for the world! Grant and I couldn't imagine life without her. The dogs are finally adjusting to her being our number one priority and most of all I'm not feeling bad about them "moping" around the house. Despite Grant not being around children like I have, he is an awesome father. He breezes through diaper changes, baths, cooks, cleans -- you name it. I am so very lucky!
Yesterday Harper had her two week checkup with Dr. Lange. She was 21 inches long, had a noggin measurement of 14.25" and weighed 9 lbs 2 oz -- a 25 oz gain in 9 days - Wow!! Harper is in the 75th percentile for her height, weight and head circumference. Dr. Lange was very impressed with her gain since she had lost almost a pound in the hospital. She also had her second PKU test - tear - but it actually wasn't that bad. I don't like hearing her cry from being poked by the doctors!
Today Houston had some out of the ordinary weather -- SNOW! It was weird to see it consistently falling rather than a snowflake here and there. Only in Houston will we have snow on Friday and a predicted high of 70 degrees for Monday. It' no wonder were not sick all of the time!
Yesterday Harper had her two week checkup with Dr. Lange. She was 21 inches long, had a noggin measurement of 14.25" and weighed 9 lbs 2 oz -- a 25 oz gain in 9 days - Wow!! Harper is in the 75th percentile for her height, weight and head circumference. Dr. Lange was very impressed with her gain since she had lost almost a pound in the hospital. She also had her second PKU test - tear - but it actually wasn't that bad. I don't like hearing her cry from being poked by the doctors!
Today Houston had some out of the ordinary weather -- SNOW! It was weird to see it consistently falling rather than a snowflake here and there. Only in Houston will we have snow on Friday and a predicted high of 70 degrees for Monday. It' no wonder were not sick all of the time!
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Special Delivery
A week has gone by since our precious baby girl was born. Motherhood has been everything I thought it would be and more -- absolutely wonderful! Grant and I catch ourselves staring at Harper constantly and are reminded what a miracle it is for us to have her. I wanted to rewind a bit and tell you about our experience during the delivery....
Thursday, November 19th, Grant and I packed our bags into the truck and headed to Woman's Hospital. I was anxious, nervous and excited all at the same time and I could tell Grant was too. This after all would be a huge turning point in our lives -- one that we had anticipated for way too long. I couldn't believe the time was actually here! We checked in at the nurses station and had to wait in a holding area for almost an hour. This hour felt like five and I was getting very antsy! Mom, Dad and Michelle came up to labor and delivery to see us before I went in for surgery. Bittersweet I'll tell you.... dad can make me cry at the drop of a hat and I knew the waterworks would be flowing. Our nurse finally came by and it was time for Harper to make her debut! Relief, anxiety and happiness flooded my my mind. Grant had to go back to the holding area while I received the epidural in the operating room and he says that felt like an eternity. I had a little hiccup with the epidural -- I didn't like the fact that I couldn't feel my chest rise and fall and I kept telling them I wasn't breathing. Weird and scary feeling I'll tell you. They gave me a Little epinephrine to calm my nerves and we were on our way. Grant came in and they had already started the incision. The next thing I knew I heard the precious cry of Harper Caroline Nail. She was born at 12:32 pm, weighing 7 lbs 12 oz and 19.75 inches long - PERFECT! Daddy got to go stand by her warmer and she must have felt like she was in Hollywood. I told him to take all the pictures that he could and I don't think he missed a shot. Harper cried and cried as they did her apgar scoring etc -- she was one upset little girl. When they were done mom and dad finally got to hold their little girl. She was beautiful -- as swollen as she was -- she was perfectly and wonderfully made.
After an hour or so in recovery I was wheeled to my post-partum room and my parents and mother-in-law were able to join us. Harper had to be in the nursery for four hours but at 4:30pm the nurses brought her to my room and I was able to really hold her for the first time. I smelled her, loved her, kissed her - you name it. I couldn't believe that I actually was holding my daughter, what a blessing -- what a miracle!
Thursday, November 19th, Grant and I packed our bags into the truck and headed to Woman's Hospital. I was anxious, nervous and excited all at the same time and I could tell Grant was too. This after all would be a huge turning point in our lives -- one that we had anticipated for way too long. I couldn't believe the time was actually here! We checked in at the nurses station and had to wait in a holding area for almost an hour. This hour felt like five and I was getting very antsy! Mom, Dad and Michelle came up to labor and delivery to see us before I went in for surgery. Bittersweet I'll tell you.... dad can make me cry at the drop of a hat and I knew the waterworks would be flowing. Our nurse finally came by and it was time for Harper to make her debut! Relief, anxiety and happiness flooded my my mind. Grant had to go back to the holding area while I received the epidural in the operating room and he says that felt like an eternity. I had a little hiccup with the epidural -- I didn't like the fact that I couldn't feel my chest rise and fall and I kept telling them I wasn't breathing. Weird and scary feeling I'll tell you. They gave me a Little epinephrine to calm my nerves and we were on our way. Grant came in and they had already started the incision. The next thing I knew I heard the precious cry of Harper Caroline Nail. She was born at 12:32 pm, weighing 7 lbs 12 oz and 19.75 inches long - PERFECT! Daddy got to go stand by her warmer and she must have felt like she was in Hollywood. I told him to take all the pictures that he could and I don't think he missed a shot. Harper cried and cried as they did her apgar scoring etc -- she was one upset little girl. When they were done mom and dad finally got to hold their little girl. She was beautiful -- as swollen as she was -- she was perfectly and wonderfully made.
After an hour or so in recovery I was wheeled to my post-partum room and my parents and mother-in-law were able to join us. Harper had to be in the nursery for four hours but at 4:30pm the nurses brought her to my room and I was able to really hold her for the first time. I smelled her, loved her, kissed her - you name it. I couldn't believe that I actually was holding my daughter, what a blessing -- what a miracle!
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