Sunday

A few pictures:

1. Mark, Jess, Ben and Lily (Sunday)
2. Ellie's family B-Day party (Saturday)
3. Visiting Grandpa Bill (Friday)

I can't believe one week has passed us by already. Looking back it has been a pretty busy week and not as relaxing as we had originally hoped for. Still it was very nice and we have been blessed to have us all together for the week.

Things are seeming more 'normal' and becoming a bit easier. I think the first few days at home were overwhelming (and sore) for us all. But now we are all feeling more in the swing of things and healing nicely from the labor (me.)

Tomorrow is going to be the first day home without Mickey. Lily and I are pretty bummed, we love having him with us. But we understand and know that it will not be easy for him to be back at work too. We will just have to make the time with all 3 of us even that much more special.

One week old

This morning I woke up feeling great! Refreshed and just very happy in general. I am slowly starting to feel like myself again. I can actually tell I do have ankles (rather than kankels) again! That is very exciting to me!!! haha!

Yesterday was a big day for our Lily. She had a nice, very successful bath in the morning. Then the home nurse stopped by for a visit. It was nice to get more tips and advise from her. She was happy to report that our girl is gaining her birth weight back and in good health.

Last night we headed down to Northfield to visit grandpa Bill at the hospital. We figured that she would bring smiles to them and we were right! Lily also had a very good night of sleeping, by far the longest amounts of consistent sleeping thus far.

I also wanted to share how wonderful my husband is - He has been so great to both Lily and I and has taken a very active role in her care. I can not imagine what the last week would have been like without him by my side. I love you so much, Mickey!

That is all for now - I am very optimistic that today will be another great day! Enjoy your weekend everyone!

Happy 1st Birthday Ellie!!!

Happy 1st Birthday Ellie!
We love you!

Thursday April 10

Again going on little sleep - Mickey and I are still trying to adjust. We just love our Lil' Nugget and know it is worth it all. It is amazing how much love you can have for someone in less than a week of their life.

Today we just chilled at home. Lily's Great God Mother ( and future care-giver) Pat stopped over for a nice visit. They seemed to have some nice bonding time. We wanted to visit my dad, but the weather stopped that from happening tonight. Hopefully this storm will all be hyped up and we will be able to venture out tomorrow.

Please keep my Dad in your prayers. His post polio has been really hard on him. He's in a lot of pain most of the time, and then last night he snapped his leg just is a fall in his living room. He broke his tibia. This will be a big set back for him. He did have surgery today and the Dr.'s think it went well. They believe he should be discharged tomorrow. Thank God he just got a new power wheel chair, but life is becoming very challenging for him. He is one of the strongest people I know and I know he will be fine, but thanks for your prayers.

More Pictures

Here are some pictures from the last couple of days.
1. Great God Mother Pat and Lily (one with me too.)
2. Wiltscheck Family
3. Lily
4. God Mother / Auntie Amy
5. Zweber Girls and God Father /Uncle Dan
6. And Lily Again

day four

Lily is 4 days old now...and keeping us busy.

We returned home on Monday afternoon. It is great to finally have her at home with us. She has her days and nights mixed up and I am sure they will be that way for a while. So we are doing our best to adjust for now.

Yesterday Mickey made the phone call to get her first Dr.'s visit scheduled. The only opening they had was an hour later. So we rushed to get us all ready and out the door. Her appointment went well. We like her Dr. she is extremely cheerful and easy to talk to.

After that, we figured we were already out and about we thought we would try to do a quick Target run. Anyway - we all lasted maybe 5 minutes (enough for me to get my Starbucks) and Mickey and Lily had to go out to the car to relax. We joked that now we were those people with the screaming baby in the store. I think we were too optimistic on her shopping ability for only being 3 days old! Haha - we should have known. If she is anything like her momma, I am sure her love of shopping will come around.

Last night at about 4:30 a.m. she had her first BIG blow out...which then meant her first sponge bath at home. Again..more to come...I am sure.

Kate, Dan, Zoe and Ellie over in the morning. It was great to get some tips from my sister. I just can't get over how Ellie seems so much bigger now. We all had a nice time playing in the band and building forts. Lily seems to handle a lot of noise very well.

This afternoon Grandma Ann & Grandpa Gary along with Auntie Amy came over for a visit. Amy just arrived from CO today, so we'll get to see her again in about a week and a half. It was nice to see them as always. Lily enjoyed meeting her Auntie and loved all of the gifts! Thank you!

Haha - I also have to share. You all know (or are figuring out that I take many pictures and Love to share them....Last night my dad said that he and my mom placed bets on how many pictures I would post on the first blog back. Dad guessed 30, mom guessed 25. It was 33, so dad you win! Haha - I am SURE you will be seeing many more!

Thank you everyone for the wonderful messages and phone calls (that I have yet to return). We appreciate all of the support. We'll keep you updated.

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