So what are you going to do if you once you turn off the television? First enter to win the Subway P.E.P. kit. :) Go outside. There are so many things to do outside with your kids, sidewalk chalk, play catch, ride bikes, scooters, roller blade, walk, hike, explore, go to the park, look for bugs, sandbox, water table, sprinkler... If the weather is still crummy there are many inside ...
Cora’s Birth Story ~ Part Two
This weekend I started to type a detailed post regarding Cora and my time in the hospital. The more I typed the more I realized I was only putting words on the screen. These words couldn't capture the dept of emotion that characterized those days, trying to write them is a task I cannot undertake. A friend delivered dinner tonight and saw Cora for the first time out of the NICU. He told us never ...
Bye Bye BiliBlanket ~ Cora Update
Cora continues to improve each day. Feeding her is a struggle because she is a very sleepy baby but she did gain 2 ounces so she now weighs 5 pounds. Still not up to her birth weight, but we go back on Monday for another weigh in. The good news is her bilirubin levels dropped and we were able to take her off the biliblanket! This is awesome because it means we actually get to hold her and she is ...
Cora’s Birth Story ~ Part One
I am posting the birth story in two segments for a few reasons; it is long, I don't have the energy to write it all now, and I want to write it before I forget. I promise, promise, promise not to leave you hanging, this segment will go all the way through the birth. I am not cruel :). For the 5 guys that read my blog, this post will contain way too much information for you. Here are the ...
Meeting Big Brother and Sister
The four younger kids are on Cora probation because they have colds. We put up a baby gate so they can look at her from the doorway. This has worked well, except for when our three year old screams, "I want to see baby Cora!" at the top of her lungs. Cora sure is a good sleeper. One day it will be her turn to hold baby Cora. For more great pictures visit Wordless Wednesday. ...
Welcome Home Cora Jane
Introducing Cora Jane April 2, 2009 10:01 am 5 pounds 4 ounces 17 3/4 inches long After 5 days in the NICU we are so happy to have Cora home with her brothers and sisters. We are truly blessed. Leaving the hospital with one of our many wonderful NICU nurses. Car ride home Meeting her big brothers and sisters Getting snug in her new bed She came home with a bili blanket since her ...
