New pics of Chubs

Look at that double chin!

After a diaper blowout. We just left her naked for a while. She seems to like it.

Bailey in her straight jacket...I mean swaddle blanket. It's the only thing that keeps her asleep if we aren't holding her.

Silly faces. She makes this one a lot. It's pretty funny.

Hanging out on Dad

I got my arms back!

Freedom! I finally got my arms back and can do things around the house thanks to the Moby. It's a wonderful comfy baby carrier that you can use in a million different ways. So far Bailey's favorite is the hug hold. She usually falls asleep in about five minutes and I'm free to vacuum, cook, do laundry, etc. while she naps. It's truly a lifesaver. I was almost at my wits end until Lindsey came to visit me this week and we were able to venture out to Cotton Babies and try on the carriers. Bailey definitely preferred this one to the rest. I feel like a whole new mommy. This is Bailey and I sporting our new toy. Look at me wearing my baby. (Not sure why this is underlined. Oh well.)

Bailey checking out the world.

It may look funny but it has changed my life.

Snoozing on mommy. Look at those smiles on both of our faces. A happy baby means a happy mommy.

Just pics

Please stop....enough with the camera already!

Precious moments with daddy.

Already two weeks old!

We have survived the first two weeks! Bailey is a joy to parent. She does the funniest things and we just sit and stare at her waiting for her to make us laugh. It doesn't take much. We had a little problem sleeping at night at first, but the past few nights she has done much better. I think the swaddling was key. I finally got it tight enough where she can't wiggle her hands out and wake herself up. We are becoming less zombieish every day and starting to feel like normal human beings again! And now what you have been waiting for...more Bailey girl pics. Isn't she precious?!

Staring at mommy in the mirror.

Sleepy time.

Taking a snooze with mommy.

Chillin after a sponge bath.

Striking a pose after she lost her stump. We love our naked baby.

Welcome Bailey Nicole!

She's finally here! Bailey Nicole Buss made her debut on Tuesday, July 22 at 5:50pm after 21 hours of labor from her momma. She entered the world via c-section and was just perfect. She was 6lb. 5 oz. and 19.7 in long. Ken held her for 45 minutes in awe while I got stitched up, shook like crazy, and puked my guts up on the operating table. It was not a pleasant experience but it was all worth it when I got to hold my little girl for the first time as they wheeled me back into the labor and delivery room. We had four long days in the hospital but we could not have asked for better care from the staff and nurses. They were all fabulous and made recovery and adjusting to a new baby so much smoother. We got to come home on Friday, July 25 her due date. I was very nervous taking her home since I know nothing about babies but things have all been falling into place just fine. She is very alert for a newborn and loves to stare at mommy and daddy with her big blue eyes. They just make us melt. She is also very strong. She is already lifting her head for brief periods and pushing up with her feet. We already have a fiesty one on our hands. Speaking of fiesty, she hates sleeping at night. We got barely 3 hours of sleep total each night for the first week and a half we had her home. Mommy and Daddy are ZOMBIES! Mommy cried a lot the first few days wondering if we would every sleep again like normal people. Well enough of my babbling. Here are some pics of our precious angel Bailey!

First picture in mommy's arms all bundled and peaceful.

Bailey and Blair...second cousins and three weeks apart.

Bailey and mommy getting ready to come home.

Bailey in her swing bored to death. haha

Bailey loves her daddy. Aren't they just precious!