Thursday, May 27, 2010

Adjusting to life with Maddie

Madelyn is two weeks old today. I forgot how much babies sleep at this stage. She's awake for only a few hours each day.  She's much more mellow than Oliver was. I'm praying she'll stay that way! So far Oliver has adjusted to her well. One thing he does which he shouldn't, however, is snatch her hat or headband off her head.  He kisses her a lot and he lends her his little pillow that he sleeps with. He also likes bringing her a blanket to hold onto, since he knows how important it is to drag around his own blanket all day. As for Brian and me, it's back to sleepless nights. But I can't complain because we wake up fewer times than we did with Oliver.  Brian is an awesome husband and dad and helps with the 1:00 am feedings.  :)))  Okay, when I look at these photos, I have to say it's worth it!

Not sleeping!


My mom has been so helpful!  There's no way I would have been able to recover this well without her.  She cooks, cleans, does laundry, bathes both kids, changes diapers, entertains Oli, holds Madelyn every chance she gets, and won't let me carry anything that might be too heavy.  Reality is going to hit me pretty hard in a few weeks!



Oliver NEVER liked his pacifier when he was a baby.  He didn't like his bouncy chair either.  Well... I guess you could say, he has been regressing a little.

But really, he is such a big boy now. His latest hobby is drawing with sidewalk chalk.  He is so proud of all the things he draws.

His favorite chalk color is white, or as he says it, "fwight".


Wednesday, May 19, 2010

We're home!

We're finally home! I gave birth on Thursday night and didn't come home until Monday evening. I had a C-section because Madelyn was in a breech position. Sunday morning I got discharged but Madelyn's jaundice was at a level that needed photo-therapy, so we had to stay an extra night.  It's been a tough few days of recovery but I couldn't be more in love with her.  Here are a few pics of the last couple of days.

Proud Daddy

About 30 hours of Photo-Therapy to reduce jaundice.

Almost like sunbathing.

Daddy taking advantage of Oli's nap

Big Bro, Little Sis

Happy Daddy

Proud Grandma

Friday, May 14, 2010

Madelyn Elsie Hayden

Madelyn Elsie Hayden was born on Thursday, May 13th, 2010 at 5:47pm.  She weighed in at 5 pounds, 9 ounces (Oliver was only 5 pounds 3 ounces), and measured 18 and 3/4 inches long.  She is healthy and has quite an appetite.  Glenda was very strong and brave, and is doing very well.  Oliver is very excited about his little sister!  Here are a few pictures:







Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Saying Good Bye

It was very emotional for me to leave Oli for days to go to the hospital.  I was dreading that moment.  The only thing that comforted me was knowing he was in good hands with my mom.  But that didn't stop my tears :(

This was right before I got in the car.

The evening before I gave birth we went for one last walk around the neighborhood and ate popsicles. 



Last photo of the belly, 39 weeks.