One Week Stats

Capturing a sleepy smile- don't know where the dimple comes from but I love it!

 

 

On Thursday, August 23rd Jocelyn went in for her one week check-up.  Little love has surpassed her birth weight and now weighs 7pounds 15ounces. Waaahooo!!  This is great news for her momma since she has been sleeping in 3 to 4 hour stretches at night.  And outside of that Dr. Karcsh said she looks as healthy as can be.

 

 

The First Week at Home

 

On our very first night home I was able to read to both of my little lovebugs. 

 

Although Charlie is adjusting really well he still has his moments and it appears I caught one here.

 

First bath!  Can you believe how much of the umbilical cord they left on?

 

Much happier

 

Jocelyn and her Tia Jill

 

 

Worst Mommy moment:  In looking back at the pictures I have taken so far I realize I have neglected to get pictures of Jocelyn with so many of her visitors. Mike, Becky, Kendra, and John were all down on the same day as the picture above and I missed getting pictures of her with each of her Tias and Uncles. Jocelyn is doomed for second child or maybe some day middle child syndrome.

 

 

 

 

 

Jocelyn has been such a great sleeper and Kirby has been so much help that on Monday morning (hence Charlie's awesome racing stripe pajamas) we were able to play at the park as a family.

 

The Le family came to meet Jocelyn on Tuesday night and so kindly brought us dinner.  Which reminds me that I also forgot to get pictures of Kirby's Aunt Donna and Uncle Gary who visited on Sunday and also brought us dinner.  I am so greatful for the healthy meals and not having to think about cooking!

 

 

 

 

My mom took off Wenesday and Thusday to help me out.  Charlie loves spending time with his Grammie and I loved having another set of hands.  This coming Monday will be my first day with just me and the kiddos.  On Thursday my parents took Charlie to the pool so Kirby and I could take Jocelyn to her one week appointment.  Here she is, one week old!

 

 

 

Best Mommy moment: So many to count this week!  But if I had to pick just one it would be taking Charlie to Gymboree class on Monday night.   I never would have expected that I would be up for it just 5 days after Jocelyn was born.  I loved having one on one time with my little man!

 

 

Vegas Update:  No news really.  In about two weeks Kirby will start more frequent travel to Las Vegas. Not too much action on the house.  We had a showing the night before Jocelyn was born.  No complaints about the house but also no offer.  With so much going on it's nice that things are quiet on the house right now.





Jocelyn Ann Miller

She's arrived!!  Jocelyn Ann Miller was born August 16, 2012 at 1:34pm weighing 7 pounds and 7 ounces and measuring 20.5 inches long.

The Labor Story

On August 15th we made the decision that I would be induced the next morning.  Although I wanted her to decide her own birthday,  when I found out my doctor would be away the following week and with the thought that something bad could possibly happen and I would never forgive myself for not being induced.  So at 5am on the 16th we made our way to the hospital to be induced.

The pitosin began around 6:30am and a few hours later the contractions picked up.  My first  epidural did not take (had the same problem with Charlie) but the second did and I was feeling pretty good.  At 9:30am my doctor checked me and I was 90% effaced and 4cm.  She came in to check me again at 1:00 and I was 6cm and 90%effaced.  At this point Kirby and I made phone calls to family to give them the update and we figured we were in it for the long haul that day just as we were with Charlie a year and a half ago (23 hours of labor).

After the phone calls I had 4 wicked contractions.  On the fourth, Kirby looks over at me crying in pain and asked if he should call the nurse.  I said yes and at this point was extremely worried something was wrong.  She comes in to check me and says "Are you ready to push?  You're 9.5 centimeters"  I could not believe it!!!!!  She pages the doctor and comes back in.  I pushed for a whopping 11minutes (compared to 1hour and 7mins with Charlie) and there she was, our beautiful little girl.

And within a few hours our families were able to make it over to the hospital to meet Jocelyn.

Jocelyn her Grammie 

Nanny and Jocelyn 

 Granpa and Jocelyn

 Becky and Jocelyn

 Tia Jill and Jocelyn

 Uncle Mike and Tia with Jocelyn

Somehow I missed getting a picture of Kendra with Jocelyn but here are the twins toasting to our newest addition!

And last but not least.. our first family photo. 

Best Mommy moment so far:  At the hospital Kirby ran out so Jocelyn and I had a few minutes to ourself.  I cried looking at her knowing that any fear I had of loving her less than Charlie simply had erased.  And I am so blessed that my heart has grown even bigger with more love to give and recieve.

Worst Mommy moment so far:  For the first time ever, I have seen Charlie make a sad face due to his emotions.  It kills me inside for him to think he is any less loved than he was before.  But I have been reminded that the best gift I can give my kids is their siblings.



Dear Charlie,


Soon you will become a big brother.  And while I know I will love your sister as much as I love you, it is hard to fathom it even being possible.  In the past 17 months and 5 days, you have brought tremendous joy to my life.  I am amazed at what you can do already.  At times I wish you could stay my little peanut forever, but then you learn to walk and life just becomes more fun or you learn to say "Mommy' and a single word has never sounded so sweet.

Sometimes I wonder if I am going to like being a stay at home mom in Las Vegas and I quickly think back to the countless mornings I cried on my way to work because I just wanted to be with you.  I know that during the week you, your sister, and I will have fun exploring a new city while Daddy is at work.  And when Daddy isn't at work our family can find ways to make Las Vegas feel like home.

I have so many hopes and dreams for you, but more than anything I want to support you in building your own hopes and dreams and then help you achieve them.  I believe in you and I will always be in your corner cheering you on.  There aren't enough grains of sand in the sea or stars in the sky to compare how great my love is for you.  You are and always will be loved!

~Mommy