Spelling Tuesday

People do a lot of silly things when they have been sleep deprived! We groggily awoke this morning and went to give Loralie her bath, and noticed that Caleb, in his blurry middle of the night diaper change, had actually put two diapers on Loralie at once! Then, later today I was looking everywhere for my nipple shield (sorry if that is TMI), and couldn't find it anywhere- until I felt a suspicious lump inside Loralie's onsie...I also managed to shave the same leg twice, so I have one Sasquash leg and one silky smooth leg. Anyways, we went to the pediatrician today, and Loralie had gained some weight since we have been home from the hospital, and her jaundice levels are on the way down, so that is a relief. I honestly wasn't sure if my milk had come in or not. I don't have any of the symptoms that they say you should have- my boobs aren't hard or sore. They don't feel "heavy" before a feeding. The only reason that I thought that it had come in, i...

This week has passed in a blurr. We finally get to take Loralie home tonight! She tested for jaundice on Wednesday night, and has had to be under UV lights constantly since then. She has only been in the room with us when we are feeding her. So that has been sucky. Apparently this is pretty common. She is doing better now. We had to start supplementing formula with the tube thingys you tape to your boobs (they have a name, but I can never remember what). So she started pooping and peeing more freguently, which helps with the jaundice. She is so beautiful. I can just stare at her all day long! I can't wait to get her home and dress her up in pretty clothes and take lots of pictures of her. I am feeling fine, on the mend. I can't believe how small my stomach looks already (relatively, of course!) I should be back to my formerly smokin' self in no time.

Here's the rundown on where our baby gets her good looks:Hair- you can't tell from this picture, but the hair is curly when wet ( and we all know that come from MOM). The color (auburn brown) come from Great Granny Joyce and grandpa Lenz. But we think it might go blonde like Daddy.Chin- Mommy, all the wayNose- a perfect blend of Mom and Dad Eyes- blue like daddy's- for now... Round Face- definately a Brummett trait, but present in Caleb's baby pictures as well. And today when I was nursing her she tried to twirl her hair- who knew that was genetic???

I would like to begin this blog with a warning to all friends who may be pregnant or hoping to become pregnant...this may make you change your mind! I went in to be induced on Monday, October 20th... I was a week overdue. The first twelve hours went so smoothly! I was just amazed at how easy everything was (epidurals are awesome). By six O'clock PM I was completely dialated, 100% effaced, and she was at zero station- not bad for a first baby! The nurses who kept checking me did comment that they thought she had a big head- not what you want to hear! So we decided to do a combination of pushing and "laboring down" for the next five hours. I would push or just let my uterus try to make progress... at the end of five hours she was STILL at zero station (head even with the pelvis bone) and Dr. determined that she was in the anterior position (not facing the right way). He recommended the C-section, and I had decided that if he recommended it, I wouldn't argue with him. So...

Well this is not actually Niki writing this blog. She is sleeping after a long day and night of baby mamma drama. I'm probably not suppose to be bloging on her site but I know there is a large population of friends and family out there who are eager to hear about the baby. I will leave it up to Niki to tell you all the details. That would be a long blog in and of itself. Let's just say we were not expecting all the adventure that we went on having this child. Loralie Bria Lenz was born on 10-20-2008 at 2249 hours. She is wonderful and has a lot of hair. ( stay tuned for color and details or pics.) She weighed 8.9 ounces and was 19 inches long. Can we make 'em or what !!! Well I will let Niki sleep and when she wakes she will fill you in on the rest. Thank you all for your prayers and support. Caleb Lenz

Well, I am officially OVERDUE- and going a little crazy. I just want to get this party started, if you know what I mean. I don't think there were ever two people who were more ready to be parents. Caleb and I are BEGGING Loralie on a daily basis to COME OUT AND PLAY WITH US. I have bribed her with shoes, toys and boobs- but she seems quite comfy where she is. My scheudule is totally cleared for the rest of the month, and I have NO ENERGY, so I am really bored- watching a lot of TV. Any-who, I went to the doctor today, and they scheduled an induction for Monday, Oct 20th if I haven't gone into labor before then. Please pray that I do go into labor on my own before then, because I am really nervous about being induced. I would rather just let my body do what it needs to do-ya know?

I am so bored. Watching TV and waiting to go into labor is not fun. I am going to the Dr. today, so maybe there will be some more progress. I just keep telling myself, what is a few more days? She can't stay in there forever, right??? RIGHT???? I am such and impatient person- and God knows this about me. I hope he isn't using this to try to teach me patience, cause the lesson is probably lost on me. Yesterday I was thinking about all the fun birthday parties we can throw for Loralie...She is going to make everything so much more fun.

Okay, I had a cooky dream last night. I dreamt that the media had decided to dub Loralie as the "bi-partisan baby". They were all standing around me, waiting for me to go into labor, so that she could pick the next president. Apparently, she would crawl to the breast pad of either Obama or McCain, deciding the fate of the election! What a little genius!

Yesterday Caleb and I had a "last date day". We figured it might be the last time we had a date before Loralie gets here. It was really fun. We just drove around, shopping and exploring in Liberty. We made it all the way up to Excelsior Springs and had lunch at a funky Chineese restaraunt. Then we drove through Watkins Mills state park and just enjoyed the beautiful fall weather. It was about that time that I started having contractions... Caleb was timing them. They were all spuratic, but seemed to be getting closer together... and then they stopped, just as suddenly as they started. We later went out to dinner and enjoyed a quiet evening at home. I am lucky to have such a great hubby.

Well, I went to the doctor's yesterday, and he checked me again (OWWW), and he said that I was dialated to 2 1/2 centimeters and 60 % effaced (whatever that means). He said he would be willing to induce me at my next appointment, but I am not really sure that I want to do that. I would rather just let nature take it's course and let my body do what it needs to do- up until I need the drugs- HA. So anyways, back to waiting... I have this irrational fear now that my water will break without me realizing it, or I will have contractions and just think that it is false labor and not make it to the hospital on time. I know this is irrational, because, well, it just is, but still. I live like five minutes from the hospital. I could probably walk there and still make it in time! It's my mom's birthday today- Happy Birthday Mom!

I thought it would never get here! October people! Went to the doctor yesterday, and she said that I was dialated to a two. So, anytime now!