First Few Weeks

Brinley has been called our angel baby.  She has had a few rough nights but for the most part, is an excellent baby.  She sleeps great at night is usually only up once a night around 4 or 5 a.m.  The kids have been really good with her and they love holding her and giving kisses.

Reading the baby Bernstein Bears

Chubby Cheeks

Boston's first day of preshool

Boston's birthday treats from preschool

Kissable Lips

One Cute Bear

Sleeping with Boston

Sleeping with mom

 

Brinley Marie

Brinley Marie was born on August 29th.  She weighed 8 lbs 3 ounces and was 21 inches long.  That morning Ryan and I left to the hospital.  I was in labor from 8 until 12:54 p.m.  During labor I was so ornery and scared that I wouldn't progress.  My Dr. joked that he could already read the headlines, "Pregnant woman kills Dr. and husband while in labor."  He has a good sense of humor and lightened my mood as he broke my water at 10:30.  At that point, I was at a 3.  By 12, I was at a 6 and then 10 minutes later I was ready to deliver.  I was so happy to finally have her.  She was causing me some serious pain with sciatica and endless contractions that would amount to nothing.  When she was being delivered my Dr. told me she was posterior and my cervix was blocking the birth canal.  Finally, an explanation of why I had preterm labor for so long and why she would never actually come.  So she came out face up and is by far my biggest baby.  

I stayed at the hospital for 2 days and now find myself at home.  It seems a bit crazy for Ryan and I, as we adjust to three children.  We are outnumbered and have many helpers.  Within the first few minutes of arriving home as a family of five, all three were screaming and crying about something.  It took about a half hour for us to make it back in the car and be driving to my moms.  Wow, it was madness.  We eventually came home and I am trying to be really patient.  I would like this experience to be positive for Boston and Cambree, so I'm really trying to keep my cool.  Last night was our first night at home with the baby.  She was up until 4 a.m. and had an upset tummy.  Yep, 4 a.m. and does not like her bed.  Finally she fell asleep in her car seat.  We'll see how this next week goes.  Hopefully a little better.   

 

 

   

 She had a black and blue head from coming out posterior

Boston meeting his new sister.  He has been so good with her so far and loves her to pieces. 

 

 Grandpa Bob (I see some tears)

 

 Cambree likes the baby but I can tell she really wants to know that we still love her a lot.  She is constantly reminding us that she is our "Special Girl" and needs a little extra love, especially now.

 

 

 

 

 Grandma Marie

 Grandma Mary

 

    

 What a good big brother

 I tried to take a few pics this morning but I just got a whole bunch of screaming.

 

Dentist

One brave boy getting a cleaning at the dentist

Our Last Day at the Zoo with Dad

 Ryan works very close to Hogle Zoo.  The kids actually think he works at the zoo sometimes which I think is a little funny.  We picked him up one day to explore the zoo with us before our membership ended.

 

 Each trip means about five times on the carousel and a spin on every animal.

Lagoon

 Ryan's work had  a Lagoon day on a Saturday.  I was a little nervous about the crowds and sun but it was wonderful because it was overcast and a little drizzly.  There were minimal crowds and the lines were short and easy.  The kids had a ton of fun.

 One of our neighbors works with Ryan so we met up and let the kids hang out.  They're about the same age as our kids so it was perfect because everyone had a friend.

 Quinn and Cambree

 

Boston and Tay