Baby Ella at 6 Weeks

Ella is now 6 weeks old! Hard to believe that much time has already past. Karen started back to work today and Ella went to daycare for the first time so it's been a big day. Drew and I (David) are off for Spring Break this week.

Drew and Ella are getting along great! He likes to hold her and try to rock her when she is upset.

Ella is getting bigger it seems like everyday. She is now up to 7lbs 10oz and eats 3-5oz of milk at a seating. She still cries a lot (colic) but the past week has been a bit better. Due to the colic Karen and I are still trying to get back into the groove of a normal sleep pattern.

My parents stopped by to visit to see Ella. They seem to have the "touch" as Ella slept very well in their arms. We had a great visit.

We had a few 1 week pictures taken of Ella. We told her these are the only nude shots she's ever allowed to have :)

David

The Stork Has Landed!

Baby Ella made her arrival Friday around 7:10pm. She weighed 6lbs 10oz, was 17 1/4" long and had dirty blonde hair (for now at least). She is small but precious.

Thus far she has been the exact opposite of Drew as a newborn. Drew cried often, slept little and didn't latch until he was 6 weeks old. Ella latched and began breastfeeding within the first hour after being born, has taken at least one 5 hour nap and doesn't cry unless she is hungry.

We were a little apprehensive as to how Drew would react to Ella. We worried for naught: they are buddies and Drew is very gentle with Ella.

We made it home today (Sunday) around noon. Ella got dressed up for the occasion. She is quite the snazzy dresser!

Thus far the experience has been about perfect. Ella is eating well, sleeping well, having fun with Drew and generally just enjoying being part of our family.

An important side note: Karen gave birth without any pain medication or an epidural! It was intense (to say the least) but went very quickly. Karen only had to push twice and out popped Ella.

We will update later with more pics and info. For now we're going to bed for the first time with Ella in her new home.

David

Almost Time:)

Well, we are almost at the time for Ella Elizabeth to make her arrival. We were 37 weeks yesterday. So, we are officially considered full-term. Granted, we want her to stay safe & snug for as long as possible.

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We can hardly wait!! I've been working like mad to get my projects in decent shape before I go on leave.

Funny story: I woke up at 3am with a huge leg cramp.....I couldn't get it to stop & I had to wake up David to help me. I was crying because it lasted for 10 minutes (& my leg is still sore this morning).......David thought I was in labor. I think he was a little disappointed that we weren't grabbing suitcases & heading the to the hospital (that would have at least been worth his interrupted sleep

Miss Ella looks a Bit Familiar

Looking forward to meeting Miss Ella in a few weeks.

She looks like her big brother & that smile is just as sweet!!




Remembering my sweet boy when he was just a few months old.... But I think they might resemble their Momma a tad bit too!!

3rd Birthday @ the Firestation

We had 18 kids at the birthday party. It was like herding cats, but it was a great day! Drew enjoyed every minute of it. Thanks for all that came & showed your love for both Drew & firetrucks!!

Pumpkin Patch

Saturday, we took a trek over to the Buffalo Park & went to their annual Pumpkin Patch. We fed baby goats, had a hay ride, explored the corn maze & picked pumpkins. It was a cold & wet Saturday morning, but we bundled up & had a great time! We even had the place to ourselves which was a bonus!!

Office Bible Study

I've been praying about my attitude at work. Our pastor's call to our place of ministry in this world has led me to a place I wasn't expecting. He has given me a vision to start a bible study at work. He has laid 1 Corinthians 3:9 "For we are co-workers in God's service; you are God's field, God's building." The context is important as well for many I work with profess Christ but are babes in the Word. I also don't feel worthy of leading them, but I'm praying 2 Timothy 2:15 for my heart. "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth."

We have completed 3 weeks of bible studies & will have another on Friday. It's been a blessing to prepare & share every week :)