Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Adjusting to Life at Home

Since we brought Audrey home, we have all been adjusting very well.  The dogs are both very interested in everything she does.  Jackson wants to be her protector; he whines every time she cries.  Stella wants to sniff her, but that's about it.  I think she is more interested in making sure the baby isn't the only one getting attention.  She even warmed up to Billy's aunt today, while she was holding the baby.  As soon as Angie put Audrey down, Stella wouldn't go near her again. 

Billy and I are managing to get a decent amount of sleep.  That is not to say that we aren't waking up a couple times a night for feedings and diaper changes.  We had to wash the changing table cover 3 times yesterday!  It's a good thing we have two to rotate.  It is tough being on Audrey's schedule as opposed to our own.  We are managing to keep enough order in the house that we aren't going crazy, but we are definitely being tested on flexibility and patience.  It is all worth it though.  She is so beautiful and loveable.  I love having her curled up in my arms.  I love watching Billy rock her to sleep.  Even though this is a big change for all of us, it still feels like a perfect fit. 

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Welcome Audrey!

Audrey Rose Nance was born on Friday, April 3 at 8:53 pm.  She weighed 8 lbs. 10 oz. and was 22.5 inches long.  She and her mom are both doing great.  The first thing her mom noticed about her was her extra long feet; she gets that from her dad.  No one can seem to decide for sure, however, who she takes after more, her mom or her dad.  Take a look at the pictures and see what you think! 

Thursday, April 2, 2009

April Fools!

Well, we made it past April 1 without the birth of our baby.  I am somewhat relieved for her, because she won’t have to share her special day with all of the pranking and jokes.  For those that got my prank email, I hope you found it as humorous as I did.  I knew this was a once in a lifetime opportunity to play a really good April Fool’s joke, and I couldn’t turn it down.  After all, how many people actually have their due date on April 1?  

We are still hanging in there.  I will be working one more day this week (through Friday), and I begin my leave on Monday.  If I haven’t had the baby by then, I’ll have to come up with something to do so that I don’t drive myself crazy.  I am thinking a pedicure would be nice.  Maybe I’ll be able to motivate myself to do one last good house-cleaning before the baby gets here. We’re still hoping she comes on her own before next Wednesday though.  It is a bit of a relief that the final countdown has begun.  Only 6 days to go!