First bath at the hospital

First bath.  I don't think that's her laughing face!

Shampoo time!

Everyone looking on while Stella gets her first bath





All clean, dry, warm and ready to go meet up with mommy in the room.

She's here!

Stella Joie joined us on Friday, January 28, 2011, weighing in at 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and 20 inches long.  Once we got to the hospital and checked in, she got here pretty quickly.  Actually in record-breaking time compared to Caroline.  The time the pitocin was started until she made her appearance was less than 9 hours.  This made for a very happy mommy and a much easier recovery.  She is very healthy and her big sister has already shown so much love and caring for her.  It makes my heart just melt.  Caroline loves to give her nose kisses, tickle her toes, and share her toys and books with her.  She even tried to share her banana with her the other night.  We are all doing well.

These pictures are all taken less than an hour after her birth. 

First picture!

39 Weeks!

Can you tell I'm just done with this?

I have been really, really tired lately with not much energy.  Thank goodness I get the chance to sneak in a nap every once in awhile.  The good news is that there is light at the end of the tunnel.  If the baby has not come on her own by Friday, I will be induced.  I'm still hoping that she will come on her own, but at least I know that I won't be going past my due date and that I only have about 5 more days to deal with my large belly.
Thank goodness!

Caroline's 18 month check up - lookin' good!

We were a little late (almost 3 weeks) in getting Caroline's 18 month check up in, but we finally did it today.  This was her first time meeting her new pediatrician.  As usual, Caroline passed everything with flying colors.  She is still moving along the same tracks for all of her measurements:
Weight: 26 pounds, 70th percentile
Height: 33 1/2 inches, 90th percentile
Head Circumference:  47 1/4 cm, 70th percentile

I've really been slacking in the picture taking department.  Here's a couple I took recently with my phone.

She loves helping mama cook

Needs her nails trimmed badly - she's been scratching her face at night.

38 Week Belly and update

Here's my belly this past Saturday - 38 weeks exactly.  Taken right after we toured the hospital.

I had an appointment yesterday which consisted of an ultrasound, non-stress test and exam.  Everything is looking great.  As of yesterday I am 2 cm dilated which was great news for me.  I am scheduled for an induction late next week and would prefer that the baby make an appearance on her accord as opposed to forcing her out before she's ready.  I'm really hoping to meet baby this weekend!