Abby…getting bigger

Our little precious Abby is getting bigger and bigger by the day!

She’s earned her rightful nickname as “SUMO BABY” – you be the judge!

Here she is during bath time – boy is it EVER tough to get into some of those rolls…especially those NECK rolls…what neck??

I promise you there IS a neck behind that chin…and that chin…and that chin…it’s there!

Of course…what’s a photo shoot of a baby’s rolls without mom and dad trying to EAT THE BABY!!!

Little mouth, weighed down by those hefty chubby cheeks!

And our two girls just enjoying some snuggle time!

EWWWW, jieh jieh (big sister) that’s a WET ONE!!!

Our Precious “Little” Abby

As life has been quite busy with the cousins visiting from HK and Elise turning 2 (with all of her mischievous ways becoming MORE and MORE amplified) Abby has been a sweet little angel just growing and soaking it all in!

It’s not that I don’t like the headband (Thanks Auntie Beth!) Just that daddy doesn’t know how to put it on right!!

Hmm…I sure hope I grow up to be like my mommy, she is sure beautiful!

Uh ohhh…that’s a mighty big nose you got there dad…kinda scary from down here…phewf…just a kiss that’s coming my way!

As you can see, I’m getting much bigger! – This picture is actually Abby June 26 – just 6 weeks old and already 14lbs (moving into her 3-6 month outfits)! 

Strawberry Picking

It was such a hot summer season that strawberry picking came early.  We went out and took a hike into the beautiful strawberry fields…

Look at these juicy, bright red strawberries!  Don’t they make my mouth look so pretty?

I’m gonna eat you…and I’m gonna enjoy you!

DEEEEELICIOUS!!!

What’s that dad? You’d like this strawberry? ok, you can have it.

I can’t even count how many I’ve eaten…oh my! Then again, I can’t count…period

Thanks for taking me for my first strawberry picking expedition!

Fun Visits!

Thanks to everyone who came by at some point to celebrate our expanding family!  We spent more time enjoying the company than taking pictures but here’s a few:

Birth Story

Saturday May 12, 2012

7:30pm - loss of mucus plug – ewww! Alex still needs to go to work tomorrow morning – hope the baby doesn’t come tonight!

Sunday May 13, 2012

12:30pm - pink show – Alex gets called at work…OMG! “how far apart are contractions? Nothing consistent yet? ok…will be home soon!”

Monday May 14, 2012

2am - contractions start; gradually decrease from 8 mins to 5 mins.

3am - wake up Alex, start packing bag, fixing carseat; setting up baby monitor; wrap present for Elise from baby

4:30am - go back to sleep.  Sporadic contractions throughout but longer stretches than before.

8am - Elise wakes up. Alex finishes being on call – now officially on “vacation”, phewf!  Do morning routine. Take car to dealer for oil service and tire change.  More sporadic contractions 10 to 20 mins apart.

5pm - Walk to park to help move labour along – Momma poses for photo shoot (see previous blog post)

9pm - Yeh-Yeh & Nai-Nai come over to watch Elise after put to bed.  Discuss when to go to hospital, contractions are regular and at 5 mins intervals.

11pm - Head to hospital.  Busy night on the baby floor.  No beds available in triage so hang out in waiting room.

11:30pm - Get a bed.  Nurse checks, not sure if water broke so calls doctor. 

Tuesday May 15, 2012

1am - Dr. Cescon comes to check and decides could be either 1-2 cm or 6-7 cm dilated.  Likely a long night either way because first vaginal birth.  Epidural decided, need to wait for anesthesiologist and delivery room.

1:30am -Transfer to room from triage.

2am - Getting ready to go onto the bed.  Nurse asks if I need to use the washroom first.  Figured it would be a good idea, heard stories of messes during delivery. Sudden strong contractions start while on the toilet…Alex tells me “WHATEVER YOU DO, DON”T PUSH!!” I go lie down on the bed instead.  Overhear nurses say room is not ready for delivery yet, don’t know where doctor is and no time for epidural.  Abby is coming now!

2:20am -Trying very hard not to push by breathing through contractions.  Swat nurse’s hand thinking it’s Alex when she applies pressure on my belly during a contraction.  Dr. Cescon teaches how to push and we practice between contractions.

2:56am - Abby is born after a 4-5 contractions.   Beautiful baby and quick delivery!  3 areas of second degree tears, stitches done while Abby does immediate skin-to-skin.

First time Elise meets Abby.  Elise is SO excited to be a big sister now!

Proud grandparents x2 now (well, technically x4, but 2 locally, haha!)

Abby’s first kiss (and last ‘til she’s married if dad has anything to say about it!)

First family photo…kinda.