Our little girl is over 10 lbs and is 22 inches long now. She was 6 lb 5 oz at birth ( 5lb 15 oz) when we brought her home, and 19.7 in. She's come a long way. They do sure grow up fast.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Such a big girl!
Our little girl is over 10 lbs and is 22 inches long now. She was 6 lb 5 oz at birth ( 5lb 15 oz) when we brought her home, and 19.7 in. She's come a long way. They do sure grow up fast.
God's provisions
It's been a while since I've blogged. Time just gets away from me with a six week old to care for. Right now Bailey is sleeping and my grandma is cleaning my house so I have time to sit and do something fun for myself. The computer is sadly what I seem to gravitate towards. Anyway, enough babbling.
This last weekend was supposed to be a fun family weekend in KY. My dad got married on Thursday and had a reception in the park on Saturday night. It was beautiful but Bailey was cranky as can be. She was hot, battling thrush, and tired since she had been fighting to go to sleep for over 5 hours. We took her home early and had another big day on Sunday. She did great in church, which I am always over-anxious about, and then we headed over to my aunt's house for a labor day/meet Bailey party. She was in a pretty good mood while everyone oooed and awwed over her. Why wouldn't they? She is the most beautiful baby in the world. Then I had to go and ruin the evening.
We had just finished a huge delicious lunch when I developed a terrible stomach ache. I layed down on the couch and began to get a sharp pain in my right side. After about 30 minutes I decided to go lay back in one of the bedrooms. Ken took my temperature and I had a 99.5 temp. After a while my uncle insisted that I go to the hospital to at least get it checked out. I didn't want to out of fear as to what it might be and because we were supposed to be heading home. So I went kicking and screaming to the hospital while mom kept Bailey with my family. After a few tests and a CT scan, the doctor came in and said it was in deed my appendix and they needed to come out and I was scheduled for surgery in 30 minutes. WHAT?! Another surgery!!! I just had surgery 6 weeks ago. I am not ready for another one! I literally said this to the on call doctor as I grabbed his arm. I think I scared him. haha So to make a long story short, I had surgery, got knocked out for the first time, woke up, threw up, talked to my dad and Ken under heavy anesthesia, worried about my baby drinking formula for the first time, only slept 2 hours and got released the next day at 2:30 pm.
So I'm sure you are wondering why I entitled this post God's provisions. Well I'll tell you why. I was all upset about being in KY when this happened, but if we had been in St. Louis, I doubt I would have gone to the hospital and my appendix may have ruptured. It took a lot of prodding from my family to make me go. My mom, dad, and rest of my family would not have been around to care for Bailey and me. I was all worried about Bailey drinking formula for the first time. Would she starve while I was gone? She ate like a champ and was even over 10 lbs on Tuesday at her pediatrician's appointment. My case of appendicitis was a very quick one, and my appendix got bad really fast. We were able to get in to the ER with no wait and you know that never happens. I'm afraid my appendix might have ruptured if we had tried to make it home or even went to a different hospital. Recovery has not been so bad, at least not nearly as bad as the c-section recovery. My church has also been a huge blessing to bring us meals all week! All in all, the Lord is good and watched out for me and my family like he always has. I thank him for seeing me through this time, but pray that I won't be seeing another surgery for a while. At least let me get through the next six weeks! :)
This last weekend was supposed to be a fun family weekend in KY. My dad got married on Thursday and had a reception in the park on Saturday night. It was beautiful but Bailey was cranky as can be. She was hot, battling thrush, and tired since she had been fighting to go to sleep for over 5 hours. We took her home early and had another big day on Sunday. She did great in church, which I am always over-anxious about, and then we headed over to my aunt's house for a labor day/meet Bailey party. She was in a pretty good mood while everyone oooed and awwed over her. Why wouldn't they? She is the most beautiful baby in the world. Then I had to go and ruin the evening.
We had just finished a huge delicious lunch when I developed a terrible stomach ache. I layed down on the couch and began to get a sharp pain in my right side. After about 30 minutes I decided to go lay back in one of the bedrooms. Ken took my temperature and I had a 99.5 temp. After a while my uncle insisted that I go to the hospital to at least get it checked out. I didn't want to out of fear as to what it might be and because we were supposed to be heading home. So I went kicking and screaming to the hospital while mom kept Bailey with my family. After a few tests and a CT scan, the doctor came in and said it was in deed my appendix and they needed to come out and I was scheduled for surgery in 30 minutes. WHAT?! Another surgery!!! I just had surgery 6 weeks ago. I am not ready for another one! I literally said this to the on call doctor as I grabbed his arm. I think I scared him. haha So to make a long story short, I had surgery, got knocked out for the first time, woke up, threw up, talked to my dad and Ken under heavy anesthesia, worried about my baby drinking formula for the first time, only slept 2 hours and got released the next day at 2:30 pm.
So I'm sure you are wondering why I entitled this post God's provisions. Well I'll tell you why. I was all upset about being in KY when this happened, but if we had been in St. Louis, I doubt I would have gone to the hospital and my appendix may have ruptured. It took a lot of prodding from my family to make me go. My mom, dad, and rest of my family would not have been around to care for Bailey and me. I was all worried about Bailey drinking formula for the first time. Would she starve while I was gone? She ate like a champ and was even over 10 lbs on Tuesday at her pediatrician's appointment. My case of appendicitis was a very quick one, and my appendix got bad really fast. We were able to get in to the ER with no wait and you know that never happens. I'm afraid my appendix might have ruptured if we had tried to make it home or even went to a different hospital. Recovery has not been so bad, at least not nearly as bad as the c-section recovery. My church has also been a huge blessing to bring us meals all week! All in all, the Lord is good and watched out for me and my family like he always has. I thank him for seeing me through this time, but pray that I won't be seeing another surgery for a while. At least let me get through the next six weeks! :)
Saturday, August 16, 2008
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 DadI 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.
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.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
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.
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!
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!
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