2 Weeks Old

Miss Emery at 2 Weeks Old (Jan. 28, 2013)

pictures taken Jan. 29 by Aunt Stephanie

 

 

And my 2 absolute favorites...

 

 

Yes I know there are pictures but they are my 2 favorite shots and I just can't decide which lighting I like the best.

 

 

2 week updates:

-Still have all of the dark brown hair and we can't believe how long it is. This is not typical baby hair that is more like fuzz. She has actual hair so we'll see how the whole falling out thing goes. Mom is hoping it just stays like it is.

 

-Still have gorgeous big blue eyes without a hint of changing so we're thinking she'll end up with blue or green eyes.

 

-Still eats and sleeps like a champ. I am so spoiled that when her nighttime sleep schedule gets off I think 'what is going on' and then remember that most 2 week olds don't sleep for 5 hours at a time at night and I remember how lucky I am.

 

-Doesn't sleep in the bassinet or pack 'n play. Only in the boucy seat or glider so that she can be reclined. She still spits up a while after eating even when she's had good burps and is sound asleep. Every once in a while she still vomits (which I have been told is not really vomit just LOTS of spit up) so I am fine keeping her sleeping in the glider at night so I don't have to worry about her chocking in the middle of the night but I'll start to try to get her taking naps on a flatter surface otherwise we'll never get her in her crib.

 

-Loves when dad comes home from work and plays with her. 



Eskimo Kisses

Daddy and Emery

January 24, 2013

 

1 Week Old

Emery's first week was spent mostly in the hospital hanging out with dad and trying not to get too upset when poked at 4am. By the time we finally got home she was already 4 days old and by the time the weekend was over she was already a week old. My mom was waiting for us when we got home from the hospital and stayed until Monday afternoon. She took Emery at night and just brought her in for feedings so that we could sleep, cooked us 3 meals, helped with Emery's first "bath" and did so many other things for us. It was so nice to be able to be home and still have so much help! We have been lucky that since the first night home from the hospital Emery has a great night eating/sleeping schedule that many moms of newborns would love. She eats twice at night and once in the "early" morning when many people are awake but I would rather not be.

One Week Old Stats (Jan. 21, 2013)

8lbs 11oz

20.75in

 

 

We went to our 1 week appointment and love our doctor! Jeff's friend is also the receptionist at the office so it was fun seeing her. When we left the hospital on Friday Emery weighed 8lbs even. At her 1 week appointment the next Monday she had gained 11oz and was well past her birth weight. She had also grown just a little bit.

 

 The next day we had to go get her second PKU test done at the lab and she did great! She barely even cried at all and as soon as it was over you never would have known that anything had just happened. Here's a tip: if you ever have to take a newborn to a lab call ahead and ask for an appointment at their slowest time. There were only 2 or 3 other people in the waiting room with us and we only waited for maybe 5 minutes. However, someone brought his dog in with him to pay his bill and Jeff and I both eyed the dog the entire time. Thank goodness for the car seat cover.


 

Jeff's mom came Monday night and stayed during the week. She also took Emery at night so we got even more sleep which was nice since Jeff had to work on Wednesday. She helped cook and clean so we were very spoiled our whole first week home.

 

I was even more spoiled because Jefferson got to take two weeks off of work for Emery so we had a whole week at home together before he had to go back to work. It was so nice having him at home not only to help but to just be our little family together.

Jefferson bought Emery a bunch of flowers for her hair.
 

Maybe this is why she is such a daddy's girl already.

Grandma getting the bath ready

Before

During
She actually was pretty content most of the time until the very end.

After

Or maybe this is why she is such a daddy's girl.
Jeff's favorite saying is already "Mom made me do it!"

 





 

Visitors

We are so lucky to live so close to our entire family. They all came down to visit us and bring Jefferson (and myself) food from the outside world. We even had a day where Ryan brought Jeff lunch from Culver's and Stephanie brought him a shake from that very same place. We were also treated to Filabertos, Dairy Queen, and Taco Bell. My brothers and dad also brought him some much needed Advil after some long days and longer nights.

Jefferson with his parents right after Emery was born. Both sets of parents were there all day with us and were so excited to meet Emery!

Aunt Stephanie

Grandpa. aka the baby hog

Aunt Hayley

Emery loves her Grandpa

Aunt Jennifer

Cousin Ashley
 Her headband was giving her a hard time but she didn't seem to mind.

Cousin Tye

Uncle Cauley
He brought Jeff some real food and happened to have hit picture taken mid-bite

Uncle Ryan and Uncle Garrett



Aunt Hayley part 2



Both of our moms were a huge help at the hospital and once we got home yet we need pictures of them with Emery still so stay tuned...

Life at the Hospital

We were so lucky to be able to deliver at a hospital that is top-notch with a level 1 NICU and the best of the best when it comes to doctors. I also loved the practice that I finished the pregnancy with. Too bad our hospital room wasn't a little bigger with at least a couch for poor Jefferson to sleep in. Luckily there had been a lot of babies delivered when Emery was so our first night we got to stay in a labor and delivery room which was way bigger and they brought a cot in for Jeff. The next morning, though, it was upstairs to postpartum and the recliner that became Jeff's bed for the next 4 days. By Friday we were more than ready to go home and instantly felt better as soon as we walked back through the door.

Her "pirate eye." She liked the bigger room better too! Her cute hat was made by someone who knitted a bunch and donated them to the nursery. We think it is so cute!

 

Since I wasn't moving around a whole lot during our time at the hospital, little Emery got a lot of daddy time. I'll admit, I was a little jealous. :)

Jefferson changed every diaper at the hospital and most after we got home.

We got hardly any cell phone reception so we loved the hospital phone.

 

Here's the room. Yes, Jeff is standing at the door and no it isn't zoomed in. Side note, the food was actually pretty good. If you ever deliver at a Banner hospital, order as many chocolate chip cookies and macaroni and cheese as they will allow.

 

Jefferson's bed for a long 4 days and 3 nights.



Heading home!

Getting ready to go home! She did not like having to put on real clothes instead of the hospital shirt.

Jeff driving home. It's a miracle that we didn't hit any traffic.

She slept the whole 40 minute drive home.

A surprise for Emery from her sweet cousins.

My sweet mom was there waiting for us when we got home and stayed throughout the entire weekend cooking meals, cleaning, and even taking Emery at night so that we could get some sleep. More updates to come...






Emery Kathleen Clark

Emery Kathleen Clark

January 14, 2013

8:19pm

8lbs 6oz, 20.5 in

 

First Family Picture



Back in Our Room for the Night

Proud Daddy

Proud Mama

We are so in love with our cute little Emery and can't believe that she is ours!



Thank You Queen Creek Library

I LOVE the library. Always have. Always will. I love to read and what better place can there be than the library? (Almost) Every book you could think of and for free--as long as you remember to turn it in before the due date. This year, though, I love the library for another reason....Christmas movies! I went to the online database and reserved every Christmas movie that I felt like watching. Now before you judge me for stealing all of the Christmas movies from the other residents of QC you have to understand that I have only come up to the top on 3 movies so far so I don't think hoarding will be an issue. One on the list is Polar Express which always puts me in the Christmas spirit so I'm planning on us watching it with the house illuminated by Christmas lights. Tis the Season!