Reese is 3 weeks old today! We went to see her pediatrician today for her 3 week check up. She is now 20 1/2 inches long and weighs 7 lbs. 9 1/2 oz! The doctor says that she is growing and gaining weight nicely. I have to admit that she is getting more and more beautiful everyday.
I absolutely love watching her. Even though she's not 'doing' a lot yet, I love to watch her sleep and wonder what she's dreaming about. When she's awake, her eyes are SO big and I wish I could figure out what she is thinking and learning about.
So far, these are a few of her favorite things...
1. Staring at our red bedroom wall
2. Kicking her legs when I'm changing her diaper
3. Reaching her hand up to my face so I can give it kisses
4. Getting "zerberts" from her Daddy
Reese had her first bath on Saturday 9/12/09. She loved being in the water! When it was time to get out and dry off, she cried and cried. She didn't stop crying until she got a fresh diaper and clean pajamas on. We read a book and she zonked out! I know it had to feel good to be cleaned from head to toe. She smelled wonderful...I could smell her from her crib and I think it even helped me sleep better.
Monday, September 14, 2009
I don't really know much about blogging, but with family scattered about and a new baby here, I'm going to do my best to keep this as 'up-to-date' as I can.
First things first. The reason I am starting this blog, as you all may know...Dowell and I were blessed with our first baby! A baby girl! Her name is Hyland "Reese" Loggains and she was born on Monday, August 24, 2009 at 4:11 p.m. She weighed 7 lbs. and was 19 1/2 inches long. She has a little bit of dark hair and deep blue eyes (which may change in the next several months). Reese was very alert and her pediatrician says the "She is just GREAT".
I had a wonderful 9 months of pregnancy. She was actually due on August 23, but as a friend of mine put it best..."If she's related to you, she's going to be late." Luckily, she wasn't very late :) I started having contractions around 4 a.m. on Monday morning, the 24th. I called the doctor at 6:15 a.m. and was at the hospital by 7:30 a.m. I was in labor for about 12 hours total, but I have to admit, it wasn't too bad...praise the Maker (and the epidural)! Dowell was there for the entire event and was an AWESOME coach. My mom and dad were there when she was born and Dowell's parents came up the next day. I was so glad that both sets of grandparents could be there to love on our brand new baby girl.
We were in the hospital Monday through Wednesday and came home on Wednesday night. Cooper was there to greet us and meet his new baby sister for the first time! He was very excited and has adjusted so well. My mom stayed with me for 2 weeks to help out and I truly don't think I could've done it without her.
Dowell and I still can't believe that our sweet little Reese is finally here! She is an amazing baby and we are incredibly blessed.
First things first. The reason I am starting this blog, as you all may know...Dowell and I were blessed with our first baby! A baby girl! Her name is Hyland "Reese" Loggains and she was born on Monday, August 24, 2009 at 4:11 p.m. She weighed 7 lbs. and was 19 1/2 inches long. She has a little bit of dark hair and deep blue eyes (which may change in the next several months). Reese was very alert and her pediatrician says the "She is just GREAT".
I had a wonderful 9 months of pregnancy. She was actually due on August 23, but as a friend of mine put it best..."If she's related to you, she's going to be late." Luckily, she wasn't very late :) I started having contractions around 4 a.m. on Monday morning, the 24th. I called the doctor at 6:15 a.m. and was at the hospital by 7:30 a.m. I was in labor for about 12 hours total, but I have to admit, it wasn't too bad...praise the Maker (and the epidural)! Dowell was there for the entire event and was an AWESOME coach. My mom and dad were there when she was born and Dowell's parents came up the next day. I was so glad that both sets of grandparents could be there to love on our brand new baby girl.
We were in the hospital Monday through Wednesday and came home on Wednesday night. Cooper was there to greet us and meet his new baby sister for the first time! He was very excited and has adjusted so well. My mom stayed with me for 2 weeks to help out and I truly don't think I could've done it without her.
Dowell and I still can't believe that our sweet little Reese is finally here! She is an amazing baby and we are incredibly blessed.
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