say a little prayer for me... i've got to go to the hospital tonight because i'm having some pain in my abdomen... the incision is fine, but i could have an infection inside or a hernia. i'm in a lot of pain when i walk, and the pain medicine doesn't help... i'm scared because i don't want to leave the baby and am worried about nursing, so we're waiting until the middle of the night so hopefully the ER won't be as crowded... and i certainly don't want it to be a major ordeal.. i'd like to be healed so i can give 100% to my baby girl!
thanks for all of your kind words and support!
2.29.2008
2.28.2008
one week already!
Well, baby Kai is one week old today and had a busy first week of life!
She's learned how to eat... been to the doctor's office...had tummy time... gotten her first bath (wasn't too crazy about that one)... had some explosive diapers... and stolen her mommy and daddy's hearts.
Two little glow-worms...
Daddy's little girl
Tummy time closeup
She's learned how to eat... been to the doctor's office...had tummy time... gotten her first bath (wasn't too crazy about that one)... had some explosive diapers... and stolen her mommy and daddy's hearts.
Two little glow-worms...
Daddy's little girl
Tummy time closeup
2.25.2008
can't help myself
i've never known love like this before... she's become my world!
We've been home from the hospital for a full 24 hours now and let's just say that last night was one of the most difficult, if not the most difficult in my life! But thank the good lord for ibuprofen and vicodin and sleep...today's been a dramatic improvement. We are truly blessed to have such a beautiful baby girl!
We've been home from the hospital for a full 24 hours now and let's just say that last night was one of the most difficult, if not the most difficult in my life! But thank the good lord for ibuprofen and vicodin and sleep...today's been a dramatic improvement. We are truly blessed to have such a beautiful baby girl!
2.23.2008
it's official
her birth certificate has been filed:
Kairi Candy Spears
We changed the spelling back to the original even though some might pronounce it wrong... it's still like K + eye + ree...
Kai means ocean in Japanese
ri means village
So her name means ocean village (mama suzy wished she lived in one of those!)
She keeps getting cuter each day... even though she wears us out!
Kairi Candy Spears
We changed the spelling back to the original even though some might pronounce it wrong... it's still like K + eye + ree...
Kai means ocean in Japanese
ri means village
So her name means ocean village (mama suzy wished she lived in one of those!)
She keeps getting cuter each day... even though she wears us out!
2.22.2008
2.19.2008
early voting
hey guys... just a quick plug for the primaries...
if you live in Dallas County, get out and vote for Don Adams - a republican is running against him in the democratic primary for judge... i don't know why he can't find his own court! anyhoo... if you can, get out and vote for Don.... he's great!
www.judgedonadams.com
if you live in Dallas County, get out and vote for Don Adams - a republican is running against him in the democratic primary for judge... i don't know why he can't find his own court! anyhoo... if you can, get out and vote for Don.... he's great!
www.judgedonadams.com
2.18.2008
still no baby...
is it just me, or does it seem like it's been a month since i posted last?
remember i said i had a ton more energy... well, i take that back. Sleeping has become increasingly difficult and well, let's just say i'm uncomfortable pretty much all the time. I can hardly wait for Thursday and each night say a prayer "ok God, I'm ready for her, just bring her!"
So, to keep you guys entertained until we meet our little darling... here are some pictures of the bathroom and nursery... we still need a few finishing touches, but they're both completely functional which is awesome!
Here's the new counter vanity - Shawn used left over bamboo flooring for the blackspash - isn't he creative? Everything else is IKEA except for the sink.
And here's the toilet - Shawn built the window ledge out of bamboo.
And the shower - remember, this room was gutted to the studs over the summer! And you can't see the recessed lights, but they're there.
Our IKEA crib - custom painted with custom bedding. Shawn - paint, Carol (mom) - bumper. Suzanne - color scheme... i wish i could take credit for something. I do want to make a mobile to hang on the wall eventually.
And here's the sweet rocking horse that Shawn's aunt gave us! Excuse the mess on the dresser!
The bassinet that Shawn slept in as a baby - mom made some more custom bedding for it as well - aren't you impressed?
And the last corner of the nursery - the Eames chair will be our rocking chair for now... at least it's nice and comfy!
remember i said i had a ton more energy... well, i take that back. Sleeping has become increasingly difficult and well, let's just say i'm uncomfortable pretty much all the time. I can hardly wait for Thursday and each night say a prayer "ok God, I'm ready for her, just bring her!"
So, to keep you guys entertained until we meet our little darling... here are some pictures of the bathroom and nursery... we still need a few finishing touches, but they're both completely functional which is awesome!
Here's the new counter vanity - Shawn used left over bamboo flooring for the blackspash - isn't he creative? Everything else is IKEA except for the sink.
And here's the toilet - Shawn built the window ledge out of bamboo.
And the shower - remember, this room was gutted to the studs over the summer! And you can't see the recessed lights, but they're there.
Our IKEA crib - custom painted with custom bedding. Shawn - paint, Carol (mom) - bumper. Suzanne - color scheme... i wish i could take credit for something. I do want to make a mobile to hang on the wall eventually.
And here's the sweet rocking horse that Shawn's aunt gave us! Excuse the mess on the dresser!
The bassinet that Shawn slept in as a baby - mom made some more custom bedding for it as well - aren't you impressed?
And the last corner of the nursery - the Eames chair will be our rocking chair for now... at least it's nice and comfy!
2.13.2008
the news you've all been waiting for...
... well, the baby's still in my abdomen... but we do have some news.
Assuming she doesn't make her debut before, I'm going in for an induction on Thursday, the 21st... a day after my birthday (I hope she doesn't resent me for that)!
Of course, I'd be just fine if she came sooner... things are definitely uncomfortable! But it does give me time to get things in order at home... and Shawn time to finish up the bathroom (it's almost done!) And, since I've been home this week, I have a ton more energy and the swelling has gone down and I feel way less stressed... so that's good!
Assuming she doesn't make her debut before, I'm going in for an induction on Thursday, the 21st... a day after my birthday (I hope she doesn't resent me for that)!
Of course, I'd be just fine if she came sooner... things are definitely uncomfortable! But it does give me time to get things in order at home... and Shawn time to finish up the bathroom (it's almost done!) And, since I've been home this week, I have a ton more energy and the swelling has gone down and I feel way less stressed... so that's good!
2.08.2008
february and full term
Sorry it's been so long since an update!
Well, I'm officially over 37 weeks - which means full term and officially on "maternity leave!"
We had our appointment Wednesday, with ultrasound because baby is big... she was weighing in at a whopping 9 pounds! Yes, with three weeks to go. Sooooo... we're going back on Wednesday (the 13th - happy birthday Maria D!) for another ultrasound. If she's 4500 grams (that's 4.5 kilos - or about 10 pounds)... they can induce or schedule a c-section. I've battled with this decision since Wednesday, but will probably take the latter route... we'll just have to see. This is assuming she doesn't make her debut before then - which is also a possibility because I'm already dilated to a 2. Of course, all that means is that i have 8 cm to go.
So... we still haven't settled on a name... but the nursery is pretty much complete (minus a rocking chair/glider, a crib mattress, and some wall decorations)... AND the big news is that Shawn has been working super hard to get the bathroom finished and it looks awesome (even though it's not 100% just yet).
Here are some pics:
Shawn, Eddie and Richard putting up sheetrock in the baby's room
Shawn "changing" his first diaper at our class:
My coworkers and my big belly at our work shower:
Shawn working on the bathroom tile:
Shawn's very proud of his dresser remake (it does look pretty good, doesn't it?)
More to come soon (including bathroom and complete nursery)... keep checking in!
Well, I'm officially over 37 weeks - which means full term and officially on "maternity leave!"
We had our appointment Wednesday, with ultrasound because baby is big... she was weighing in at a whopping 9 pounds! Yes, with three weeks to go. Sooooo... we're going back on Wednesday (the 13th - happy birthday Maria D!) for another ultrasound. If she's 4500 grams (that's 4.5 kilos - or about 10 pounds)... they can induce or schedule a c-section. I've battled with this decision since Wednesday, but will probably take the latter route... we'll just have to see. This is assuming she doesn't make her debut before then - which is also a possibility because I'm already dilated to a 2. Of course, all that means is that i have 8 cm to go.
So... we still haven't settled on a name... but the nursery is pretty much complete (minus a rocking chair/glider, a crib mattress, and some wall decorations)... AND the big news is that Shawn has been working super hard to get the bathroom finished and it looks awesome (even though it's not 100% just yet).
Here are some pics:
Shawn, Eddie and Richard putting up sheetrock in the baby's room
Shawn "changing" his first diaper at our class:
My coworkers and my big belly at our work shower:
Shawn working on the bathroom tile:
Shawn's very proud of his dresser remake (it does look pretty good, doesn't it?)
More to come soon (including bathroom and complete nursery)... keep checking in!
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