Showing posts with label Newborn. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Newborn. Show all posts
Friday, June 29, 2012
Monday, June 18, 2012
Home Photo Session
Last September, I took maternity photos for my friend Serena. She asked if she could return the favor and so I asked her to take Dakota's newborn portraits.
Serena is a talented and a patient photographer, I'm blessed to have her as a friend. Here is a sneak peak of the photo shoot. As soon as I get the photos I'll post them here.
When we finally made it home from NICU, I took Cheyenne's newborn portraits, but this time around it was nice to have someone else do them. I will have plenty of opportunities to take pictures of Dakota, in the future.
Here is a snapshot of one of Cheyenne's Newborn Portraits. Looks like Dakota...I KNOW!
Serena came to my house and it took her about 2 and half hours to take the photographs. Homegirl, has patience, I'm telling you....
As much as Dakota sleeps, she was awake for at least an hour of the photo session. Needless to say, she napped good after it was all said and done.
Serena making my girl look glamourous.
Cheyenne was standing off to the side begging to use my camera. Somebody get this girl her own DSLR. Just kidding!
Whew, that's enough excitement for me, for one day. Goodnight.
Serena is a talented and a patient photographer, I'm blessed to have her as a friend. Here is a sneak peak of the photo shoot. As soon as I get the photos I'll post them here.
When we finally made it home from NICU, I took Cheyenne's newborn portraits, but this time around it was nice to have someone else do them. I will have plenty of opportunities to take pictures of Dakota, in the future.
Here is a snapshot of one of Cheyenne's Newborn Portraits. Looks like Dakota...I KNOW!
Serena came to my house and it took her about 2 and half hours to take the photographs. Homegirl, has patience, I'm telling you....
As much as Dakota sleeps, she was awake for at least an hour of the photo session. Needless to say, she napped good after it was all said and done.
Serena making my girl look glamourous.
Cheyenne was standing off to the side begging to use my camera. Somebody get this girl her own DSLR. Just kidding!
Whew, that's enough excitement for me, for one day. Goodnight.
Saturday, June 16, 2012
I Approve This Schedule
Since, I had the most uncomfortable and at times painful pregnancy. I think Dakota is making up for it, by giving me the gift of rest.
Last night, this was her feeding + changing schedule:
Unless you are family, a close friend, or a long time follower of this blog -- I bet you didn't know, Cheyenne also has one. Her tag, is less noticeable. We will see an ear surgeon to get Dakota's tags removed, since hers stick out. From what the doctor told me, it's a quick and pain-free surgery. We have to wait until she receives her 2 month old shots and then we'll go in for an ear consultation.
Do you have an unusual body detail, like an ear tag or birthmark?
Last night, this was her feeding + changing schedule:
10:00 pm
2:05 am
6:04 am
4 hour stretches, I'm on board with that....
We all have that special birthmark or awkward body detail. Well, Dakota has 3 ear tags on her right ear. Two of them are obvious and the third is quite small. It's something that she got from Trey's gene pool. Trey also has one, but it's a tiny stub.
6:04 am
4 hour stretches, I'm on board with that....
We all have that special birthmark or awkward body detail. Well, Dakota has 3 ear tags on her right ear. Two of them are obvious and the third is quite small. It's something that she got from Trey's gene pool. Trey also has one, but it's a tiny stub.
Unless you are family, a close friend, or a long time follower of this blog -- I bet you didn't know, Cheyenne also has one. Her tag, is less noticeable. We will see an ear surgeon to get Dakota's tags removed, since hers stick out. From what the doctor told me, it's a quick and pain-free surgery. We have to wait until she receives her 2 month old shots and then we'll go in for an ear consultation.
Do you have an unusual body detail, like an ear tag or birthmark?
Friday, June 15, 2012
Dakota's First Bath (at home)
Today, is the first day, I didn't have a chance to nap during the day. I hope I'm not a wreck tonight because of that. I've been visiting with company, cooking, cleaning, and taking care of Dakota.
Here are pictures from Dakota's first bath. At first she loved it, but then she got cold and drank soapy water --- that really ticked her off.
Cheyenne helped me sprinkle Dakota with water.
Here are pictures from Dakota's first bath. At first she loved it, but then she got cold and drank soapy water --- that really ticked her off.
Cheyenne helped me sprinkle Dakota with water.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
We Made it Home
We are finally home!!!! We were discharged at 10:30 am this morning.
We were hoping to leave the hospital yesterday, but we had to stick around to see if Dakota's jaundice level was going to spike. This morning, the results showed she was not in a danger zone, but as you can see in these pictures, she does have a yellowish tint. Tomorrow, we have to follow-up with her pediatrician.
Can we talk about what no one is mentioning????....I gave birth to an 8 lb 7 oz baby!!!!! That's huge for my frame. This explains so much, the soreness and all. Dakota is so sturdy compared to when Cheyenne was born. Cheyenne was a frail 6 pounder. Speaking of Cheyenne. Dakota looks just like her, don't you think? Here is Dakota....
And this is Cheyenne, 2008
Another newborn picture of Cheyenne
Features can change a lot over the course of a year, so we'll see if we have another Cheyenne running around here. Trey's genes may win this battle, again.
She is all her own, special kind of beauty. I love her and I'm so glad we are at home, getting to know each other.
We are both doing great. I'm recovering much faster than I expected. Yesterday, I walked a little with Dakota on the nursery floor and I don't think I'll have to fill my pain medication. However, I am starting to get a nasty headache, I think it's a side effect from the epidural. I'm taking Tylenol for that. The only thing that's really bothering me, is my uterus cramping, while I feed Dakota. The pain should soften in the next week, I hope.
Hospital Stay
(back track)
Last night, at 10:30 pm I called for the nursery nurse and she took Dakota out of my room and kept her, while I rested. Every 2 and half to 3 hours a nurse would bring her back to me, so I could feed her. I woke up at 5:30 am and felt rested. When Cheyenne was born, I didn't do this, I kept her in the room with me all night long. I also didn't get much rest.
I'm so glad I got over feeling guilty about sending Dakota to the nursery. She was fine. I was fine and now I'm at home and I can function and I'm not doing this....every 5 seconds.
We were hoping to leave the hospital yesterday, but we had to stick around to see if Dakota's jaundice level was going to spike. This morning, the results showed she was not in a danger zone, but as you can see in these pictures, she does have a yellowish tint. Tomorrow, we have to follow-up with her pediatrician.
Can we talk about what no one is mentioning????....I gave birth to an 8 lb 7 oz baby!!!!! That's huge for my frame. This explains so much, the soreness and all. Dakota is so sturdy compared to when Cheyenne was born. Cheyenne was a frail 6 pounder. Speaking of Cheyenne. Dakota looks just like her, don't you think? Here is Dakota....
And this is Cheyenne, 2008
Another newborn picture of Cheyenne
Features can change a lot over the course of a year, so we'll see if we have another Cheyenne running around here. Trey's genes may win this battle, again.
She is all her own, special kind of beauty. I love her and I'm so glad we are at home, getting to know each other.
We are both doing great. I'm recovering much faster than I expected. Yesterday, I walked a little with Dakota on the nursery floor and I don't think I'll have to fill my pain medication. However, I am starting to get a nasty headache, I think it's a side effect from the epidural. I'm taking Tylenol for that. The only thing that's really bothering me, is my uterus cramping, while I feed Dakota. The pain should soften in the next week, I hope.
Hospital Stay
(back track)
Last night, at 10:30 pm I called for the nursery nurse and she took Dakota out of my room and kept her, while I rested. Every 2 and half to 3 hours a nurse would bring her back to me, so I could feed her. I woke up at 5:30 am and felt rested. When Cheyenne was born, I didn't do this, I kept her in the room with me all night long. I also didn't get much rest.
I'm so glad I got over feeling guilty about sending Dakota to the nursery. She was fine. I was fine and now I'm at home and I can function and I'm not doing this....every 5 seconds.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Welcome to the World
Friday, morning Trey called me to say Linda's water broke. She was in active labor. I spent the majority of my day anxiously waiting to hear more details. A few hours later, Steve (her husband), texted me to say they were at the hospital ready for take-off.
Around 8 pm, I finally got the message she delivered a beautiful-healthy baby boy. Allow me to introduce you to Evan. This is his first blog debut. Welcome to the world Evan!
Around 8 pm, I finally got the message she delivered a beautiful-healthy baby boy. Allow me to introduce you to Evan. This is his first blog debut. Welcome to the world Evan!
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Welcome to the World Sofia
My friend Serena gave birth to Sofia earlier this week. I just wanted to say congratulations. I saw her and baby briefly, Thursday afternoon.
I took Serena's maternity portraits in September. Congratulations, Gabe and Serena! Parenthood is amazing. The first few months are exhausting, but trust me you will adjust. Just when you think you can't take it anymore, your baby will do the cutest thing and melt your heart.
My next friend due to have a baby is LINDA. I'm excited for her and Steve. I think she is 38 weeks. So, really any day now, she could go into labor. My turn will be this summer. I guess I still have plenty of time.
I totally ripped this picture off of Facebook. :)
I took Serena's maternity portraits in September. Congratulations, Gabe and Serena! Parenthood is amazing. The first few months are exhausting, but trust me you will adjust. Just when you think you can't take it anymore, your baby will do the cutest thing and melt your heart.
My next friend due to have a baby is LINDA. I'm excited for her and Steve. I think she is 38 weeks. So, really any day now, she could go into labor. My turn will be this summer. I guess I still have plenty of time.
I totally ripped this picture off of Facebook. :)
In my pregnancy world, it looks like I will be retiring my EXPRESS shirts. I'm only 10 weeks and I'm retiring shirts...Can you believe it? You don't even want to know how long I've been wearing maternity pants. It's true what "they" say, you really do start showing a lot sooner on the second one.
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