For the last 7 weeks, every visit to the doctor has been stressful. Basically from day 1 it has been nothing but drama and it didn't end until she came! Discussions every week about what to do with little Beth. Ultrasounds and non-stress tests, worry, decisions. At 38 weeks I passed the non-stress test and we decided that we'd keep her one more week but the doctor said she had to come out 39 weeks. She even postponed her vacation a few hours to come deliver her. (I have a great doctor!!) The drama didn't end there, delivery was.....eventful but it all worked out. She eventually came out. A beautiful 7 lbs and 18 1/2 inches long. Her hair is brown!! I know...I can't believe it. Her eyelashes and eye brows are blonde so we'll see if it lasts.
She has been an okay sleeper and a really good nurser. It is clear that I am not in my 20's anymore. So tired....Even my doctor commented on the fact that the whole pregnancy it seems like my body hasn't been working very efficiently ;)
Sam calls her Baby Bep. Math calls her Lizard and sometimes we call Eliza just to try on a few different names. She is now almost a week old and absolutely as cute as can be!!
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are you just eating up the fact that you have a GIRL now? can't wait to see those boys look out for her.
and what is the "stardate" thing?
Congrats Melissa and John! I love flowers in girl's hair - and you even caught a smile. I am glad you are both healthy and home!
Wow... I love the brown hair... but that face is as Prince as Prince can be - I think she'll blend right in :)
A little "different" seeing a brown-haired baby dressed in pink on your blog, but she is so cute! Hope Matthew hasn't started rough-housing her like he told me he would. ;)
Stardates are from Star Trek :) That is her birthday :) The brown hair was a shock but she does look a lot like the boys!
Congratulations! I love the nickname Bep! SO CUTE! And all those big brothers to look out for her.
Yeah...I can't believe how much more wiped I felt after #2, so I'm pretty sure you're feeling like roadkill right now. (I'm sure you don't look it, of course. :)
Best of luck with these first few weeks!
beautiful baby! i love that smile you captured. its so darn hard to catch those newborn smiles. that is such a prince face, but so different with the dark hair. she's definitely proclaiming her individuality :) i hope you get some rest, do you need anything?
She is so pretty in pink! I am so happy that the pregnancy is all over and you guys can move on with your new little girl. Oh how fun to have a girl! Snuggle her as long as you can...it goes so fast don't you think?
So adorable! I am so glad you have your girl safe and sound. I hope you bounce back soon.
So so so cute! I love it. I'm so glad you are both safe and sound.
Congratulations. She's lovely.
I think she looks like Hyrum in the last picture. You were with Dr Grover, right? She's awesome!
She is completely adorable!!!!!!! :) I love her name too! :) Tell the family hi for us and give eveyone BIG HUGS from Louisiana!! :)
she is darling! i have a little something for her and would love to figure out a time I can come and stop by, m or w morning timmy's at school. She is precious. Congratulations!!
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