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First Week as a Family of Four

We have been enjoying our week as a family of 4! We spent all day one day at my parents house visiting with them, Ashley, Lauren, and the boys. And what better to do on an October afternoon besides swim? My dad heated the pool and everyone except my mom and I went swimming. 

We had a check up for Lainey when she was 3 days old to check her bilirubin levels. Thankfully they were not too high so no more checks. She had a slight risk for jaundice because of the combination of our blood types. At her check up she weighed 7 lbs. 5 oz. (52%), was still 21 in. (98%), and head was 71%. Cambry got her flu shot while we were there. I was filling out tons of paperwork for Lainey so Greg had his arms full.

Saturday morning we went out on our first walk. It was nice to put them both in the double stroller. They ended up both falling asleep. Cambry woke up super early that morning so she was tired. I think I was a little too ambitious on the walk because on the way back I started to really regret going so far. And we didn't even really go too far or too fast, but things were hurting. Greg was sweet and jogged back to get the truck so I didn't have to walk all the way home. Baby steps.

Greg's parents stayed with us this weekend. We mostly hung out and watched football, spent some time outdoors, then went to lunch today. Cambry of course loved having lots of attention from Nana and Pops. If either one of them stepped out of the room she would immediately ask about them. 

Other than that Lainey has been doing a lot of sleeping. She has been doing great at night so far. The first couple nights I think she ate every 2 hours, but now it has been more like every 3 and sometimes a little longer. She has not cried much at night so that makes things a lot easier. And she has been nursing super fast. Maybe it will start to get longer as her tummy can hold more but for now she only takes about 10 minutes. With Cambry I thought it was more like 30-40 but maybe that was when she was a little bit older.

Cambry has been a good big sister and seems to be adjusting pretty well. She likes to pat Lainey (we have to remind her to do it gently), and will ask to hold her and kiss her. She likes bringing her the paci. She also likes making Lainey's hands do the motions to wheels on the bus. Sometimes she will put the blanket on her head/face, poor Lainey's hair gets pulled, or Cambry will ask us to put her down so we can hold her. But for the most part she is being sweet.

We took newborn pictures so I will try to post those soon. I am also working on typing up Lainey's birth story before I forget all the details. We are so glad to have our Lainey bug here. She is such a sweetheart!

Introducing...

Lainey Reese

7 lbs. 10 oz.

21 in.

born Monday, October 21 3:12AM

Our precious little one is here! We are so in love with her. She has a full head of dark brown hair, dark blueish/gray eyes, and long lashes. She is so sweet. We are home and enjoying lots of family time. Big sister is doing great too!

Four Days Over-Cooked

Still pregnant.

Each weekend we say - I wonder if this will be our last weekend as a family of 3. Well, they just keep coming folks. But I am thankful for a fun family weekend again. The weather has been gorgeous. Exactly why I love October.

We went to the Bellaire Fall Festival on Saturday. We all had a good time. Cambry went in the bounce house and did several carnival type games. Then she even rode her first ride with Greg. We thought she might get scared but she was begging to do it so we let her. She ended up really liking it.

I took a nap later that day while Cambry took hers. Then I was feeling energized and motivated. I decided I was going to get Lainey to come out. So I walked 3.5 miles around the neighborhood. Well Lainey seems to be completely unphased by my efforts. 

Tomorrow my sister and nephews get here and I am so excited! We all thought I would be out of the hospital and with baby by now but not so. Let's just hope Lainey makes her arrival before they have to fly back!

Two Days Over-Cooked

Well, just another Friday over here. Went to music class in the morning. Cambry seemed to be more outgoing and enjoy it more than usual today. She was dancing around so cute and silly.

Then a late afternoon family trip to Target to get a few random things.

It is kind of fun when people ask when I am due, because now I can say - oh it was Wednesday. That always gets a surprised response from people.

Maybe this weekend Lainey will decide to come out...

One Day Over-Cooked

I had an appointment today and once again have made no progress. Boo. Still 2cm/50% effaced like I have been since week 38. With Cambry I was also at 2cm until the very end. These 2 pregnancies are so similar, so maybe I should just expect Lainey to come 9 days late as well.  

My next appointment is scheduled for Wednesday (41 weeks) and I will get an ultrasound. We may schedule an induction date at that appointment for around 42 weeks. Praying she just comes on her own! 

We went on a family walk today (Gigi, Pa, Ashley, Cambry) but so far it has not convinced Lainey to come out. Oh well, on the bright side Parenthood is coming on tonight and the weather today has been beautiful. Maybe I should splurge on a pumpkin spice latte today, haven't had one yet this season!

Baby #2 Bumpdate: 40 Weeks

Well hello due date. So we meet again. This feels very familiar. I feel like a ticking time bomb. I keep attending my normal events and everyone is like "you are STILL here?". Yep. No signs of Lainey. I am hoping this is my last pregnancy update but there very well could be a 41 week update like last time! My doctor appointment is tomorrow so I will post an update with any progress.

How Far Along:  40 Weeks. WHOA. It is a weird feeling to finally make it to the day you have been counting down to for the past 9 months...but not have a baby. Hopefully soon!

Baby's Size:  A small pumpkin. Hmm another website already said that a couple weeks ago. Who knows. Let's just go with size HUGE.

Maternity Clothes: Very few left that fit!

Movement: Still moving like crazy. She must be so squished in there though.

Sleep: Good overall.

Symptoms: Braxton hicks mostly. And my back is just really starting to be so tired of carrying the weight of my belly. And pretty much everything wears me out. Grocery shopping. Oh grocery shopping. Each Monday I hope it will be my last time to grocery shop pregnant. It is so exhausting pushing around that gigantic car-cart that Cambry LOVES. Then loading/unloading the car. I am looking forward to having this baby so grocery shopping will be easy. With an infant and toddler. Hahahahaha. Other than that I haven't noticed any new symptoms or signs of labor.

Food Aversions/Cravings:  Loving anything pumpkin, honeycrisps, and cookie dough ice cream.

Best Moment this Week: My mom got us a new vacuum cleaner! That was exciting because our old one was terrible.

What I miss: Feeling normal/comfortable and having energy.

What I am Looking Forward to: Having a baby!! Also my doctor appointment tomorrow. Maybe she will say something like, OMG you are already 5cm dilated and in labor and you didn't even know it. Let's have this baby! Although I fear she will say something like, I'm sorry, you have made no progress once again and will likely be pregnant forever.

Goals: Have a baby!