5 years!

Remembering 5 years ago and two beautiful girls later...Happy 5 years of marriage to us!

Sisters.

These girls are my life. Now that our family has gone from 3 to 4, it feels so much more complete. Laila is such a good big sister. She is so sweet and is constantly saying that her sister is "so cute". She does have her jealous moments still, considering her sister is only 5 days old. It's going to take her some time to totally warm up. Laila and Emmie, my sweet little girls. I am so blessed.

She is here!

After many long anticipating months...

Emelia June arrived on May 19, 2011 at 8:20 a.m.

Weighing 7 lbs 3 oz and 19 inches long

Emmie is healthy and perfect and so much tinier then Laila was. We knew she was going to be smaller but know that she is here she really is a little peanut. She floats in newborn clothes and diapers. She lost 10% of her body weight while in the hospital so we did have to suppliment her from the beginning like we did with Laila. I want to get some meat on those skinny bones of hers. She is so precious and such a blessing.

We woke early that morning to go to the hospital for our scheduled c-section. It is very strange knowing exactly when you are going to have your baby. We arrived at 5 a.m. for prepping and was brought to our room. We waiting patiently until 7:30 for them to bring us into the OR. Time went by and the nurses came in to get us. It wasn't what I thought would happen. They told me to get up to walk to the operating room. I thought it would be all relaxed and calm with being wheeled in and get ready there. I walked myself into the freezing cold OR and saw the itty bitty table with no padding that I had to lay on. I plopped myself up on it and sat there shivering in nervousness. I was so excited that in a few short minutes we would be meeting our second child. But also, terrified of this freaking room and what was yet to come. Even though the staff made me feel so calm it was still scary. They had me sitting on the operating table leaned over to receive my spinal. It really wasn't that bad. Just a little pinch like the IV. But all of a sudden in about 5 seconds your entire lower body starts to numb with no feeling at all. Everything was set to go, and we were just waiting on Dr. Marks to arrive. They were running a little behind schedule. I lost track of time...minutes seemed like hours to me laying on that table. I kept asking Jason if they were almost done and why is it taking so long. He was telling me it only has been 3 minutes. I felt a ton of tugging but no pain at all. It was such a crazy experience. Yea, I have had a c-section with Laila, but I was passed out. So this was totally different. Jason watched the entire thing going on and he couldn't believe how crazy it was. It's so amazing how it works. I am sitting there talking to him as my body parts are being put on my chest (yea...I know TMI, but it's how it works). I was sitting there getting so impatient and uncomfortable. Jason told me she was almost out and he saw her head. I just wanted to hear her little cry. Then, seconds later I heard a little squeaking cry and tears came down my eyes. She was finally here! I couldn't hold her right away considering they had to "put me back together", but I got to watch them clean her up and weigh her. It was perfect! I was so in love and ready to show her to her big sister.

We stayed in the hospital for 3 days and had lots of family and friends visit. The first 24 hours was a little bit of pain and exhaustion. Being hooked up to an IV, catheder, and having a drain in my incision was not comfortable. Also, having staples is so much different then having stitches like I did the last time. But it was what was best for me to heal. So it was a rough first day. Laila was a little bit confused and jealous, but I knew (or should I say hoping) that when we got home everything would go smoothly and she would transition well (which she did). I feel so complete with our family now. We love having a new baby around. Life is good and such a blessing!

Counting down the hours!

One good thing about having a c-section is everything is pretty much planned (which is how I like most things). We got 24 hours to go until our second born arrives and we finally get to hold her in our arms. I have to say I am a bit terrified. Yea, surgery is a big deal, but I'm mostly terrified how Laila is going to react. It's going to be a big adjustment, but many families do it, so how bad can it really be. It's a lot different having to prep for another baby when their is a toddler running around.
Overall, this pregnancy has been very easy. No major complaints except the bad back pains I have on and off...not going to miss that. I'm ready for her to be here. I just pray that everything goes smoothly and Emelia is as healthy as Laila is. Our life is about to change once again for the better. It's hard for me to believe that our family of 3 will be 4 tomorrow.
I'm going to be a busy bee that's for sure. So, until my next post...I'm signing off.

Emmie's Nursery Sneak Peek!

Finally, I am revealing just a little of what's been happening in the new nursery. We did use all Laila's old furniture. It would of been silly not to. I had all these ideas of what I wanted to do to Emelia's nursery, but kept procrastinating and things kept piling up all over her room. Life has been pretty busy and bumps in the road got in the way, but I knew it would get done. I still have frames to fill, wall hangings to hang, finish up some crafts I have been meaning to do for her room, curtains, and order a little area rug (def won't be as big as Laila's was...now I know why I don't have carpet anywhere else in our house...dirt! ew!) If I don't get it done these next weeks before she is here, I will not stress and finish when she gets here. She sleeps in our room for convenience the first couple weeks anyways. I few things I still want to change down the road. I found the cutest chair I wanted to put in her room, but decided to just move the one that was in Laila's for now.

Laila has enjoyed being in her sissy's room helping me with organizing. She wants to be into everything that's her sisters though. She even sees her old crib and wants to just play in it. When she wants to be she is a really big help and understands that we are working on her sister's room.

Well...for now here's a sneak peek. I didn't take you into the messy side of the room by the changing table that is covered with diapers, wipes, and my space I have been prepping my diaper bag and things for the hospital. Once it is totally complete, I will reveal all! Enjoy for now!

Dresser area with the PB mirror I painted.

I wanted a picture of her Big Sis framed in her room.



Book Holder for storytime!

A daisy painting my Grandma June did back in 1996. I had to put it in her room since "daisies" really mean a lot to me.

The "hand me down" crib with bedding...bought bumper and sheet...my mom and I "recycled" Laila's old bedskirt.

Added this to the dresser for something extra. This is my Grandma June's childhood music box.

Sitting area for now with Big and Little Roo (thanks to Gramma and Papou) and some more of the crib.

Picture leading into entrance of the nursery.

Big Sister and Helper!