Sisters!

I tried to come up with something catchy for the title of this picture, but I'm too tired, so I'll just let the picture talk for itself. I will tell you what happened after the picture was taken though. I would've taken a few more, but the phone rang. I was in the office with the girls and realized I didn't have a phone. As I was running out of the room I told Jane to come with me. I hurried and got the phone and it dawned on me that Jane hadn't followed. Which only meant one thing, she was concerned that little Alice couldn't follow and thus needed to bring her too. I made it back to the room just in time to see Jane with both hands around Alice's belly trying to pick her up. Luckily no harm was done, but Kevin was on the other end of the phone and heard me yell, "No, don't pick her up!" Kevin's boss used to tell him that you're not a true parent until you have two kids. Now I understand why!

First few pictures at home

Kevin and Alice sleeping so peacefully. Alice so far is sleeping about 3 hours at a time through the night, so I can't complain. She rarely cries, which is also nice.

Laying on the floor just looking around!

Leaving the Hospital

I was alone a lot in the hospital, much to Kevin's dismay. He did a great job taking care of Jane though. We did have vistitors Tuesday night. Thank you to all of you who visited. I always enjoy visits and retelling the story!!! Well, I finally got up and moving around on Wednesday morning (I was just lazy the rest of the time), so I took some pictures before getting ready to go. Here are the flowers from the family and Alice in her hospital basinet. Thanks again you guys. They were beautiful.

Daddy, Jane, and baby doll taking a walk in the halls. Jane loves to walk the baby by holding her by the hair and making her feet drag on the ground. The camera was a bit to slow to capture the dragging.

Here's the latest picture of the whole family on our way home. Yay!!!!

Close up photo

Here is Alice Mae Terry

The new big sister

We have been trying to help Jane understand how important it is to be a big sister. Here is her first shot at holding Alice. She is listining intently to dad's instructions. (actually, she is watching Peter Pan on the TV. She is totally ignoring everybody else)



Here is Jill, Jane, and Alice Mae Terry.

The details (minus a name)

The following post is by Kevin

Jill has been in labor since Saturday morning at about 9:00. However, the contractions did not seem too bad and were pretty far apart. Saturday night Jill had harder contractions but they were not consistent in their intensity, duration, or time between contractions. We had called the doctor earlier in the evening and he said to wait a few hours and see how it went. We made it through the night and in the morning the contractions were still the same as during the night. Jill called the doctor late Sunday morning. After the doctor heard Jill describe the details of the contractions he said it didn't sound like active labor. Jill was heartbroken. She had been so excited for something to finally be happening.

Immediately after the conversation with the doctor her contractions became less intense and less frequent. They were now only coming every hour or so. We lounged around the house, took a walk, and watched a lot of Aladdin, Peter Pan, and Little Mermaid to keep Jane entertained. That evening the contractions became more frequent and intense similar to the night before. About 11:30 Jill decided that we should start timing them again. They were still inconsistent in their duration and time between contractions but they were more intense than the previous night. At 12:30 Jill said that she didn't care if she got sent home from the hospital, she wanted to go anyway and just be examined to see how far along she was.

We made arrangements for watching Jane and headed to the hospital. We arrived in the parking lot about 1:20 am. As Jill got out of the car her water broke. At least we knew she wouldn't be sent home since her water broke. We went into the labor and delivery area. They weighed her and asked her to provide a urine sample. As she sat on the toliet she said, "I feel like I really need to push." The nurse quickly moved her to the bed to examine her and determine how dilated she was. The nurse quickly discovered that the baby was already crowning. The nurses quickly prepared for the delivery and after a couple of pushes the baby came out. Jill was so relieved. The nurse asked me to tell Jill if it was a boy or a girl. I looked at the baby quickly and said, "It's a boy." The nurse quickly corrected me. "It's a girl" Oops.

The doctor arrived about 10 minutes later.

For those who are wondering... we have not yet decided upon a name. We have a couple of options but we hope to decide by tonight. We already had a boy name ready. But the girl name was still being debated.

Here are some pictures we have taken

Jill and baby shortly after delivery

Kevin and baby

Grandma Goodier and baby

Here is a fun picture of Jill posing last Monday (June 9). She doesn't like the picture but I think it is cute.

It's a GIRL!!!

We both thought that this baby would be a boy... but we were both wrong. Our family newest addition was born at 1:45 am on Monday, June 16. She weighed 7 lbs 3 oz and is a beautiful little girl. Both mom and baby are doing well.

Story time with Daddy!

Last night we told Jane to go get a book so Daddy could read it to her. Kevin was all ready to sit in a chair and read her the book, when Jane plops down with the book on the floor and proceeds to lay down. Kevin has read with her that way many times, but it has been a while. It was very cute and sweet.

Yummy!

Here are some candids of Jane eating at the table. She won't sit in her booster seat, so she sits in a big chair. Most of the time she stands, but this time she sat with her chin on the table. And obviously it was a little too bright in the room, so she kept the glasses on!

Belly Shots!

Here's the bump of the month. Kevin was having fun taking pictures last night. Yes, I am due today, June 9th, but so far, the baby does not agree. I feel great, but I think I have gained 5 lbs in the last week. So hopefully it comes soon. We'll keep you posted.

Sunglasses!

We finally bought Jane her own pair of sunglasses. She loves them. And who knew, she would actually pose for pictures if she thought she looked amazing.

Oh so serious. She is also strolling around the new cars her daddy bought for his new track, on the right of the picture. They are both having tons of fun with that.

SURPRISE!!!!

DADDY'S HOME!!!!!

And he brought gifts!!!

So I was having my normal chat with Kevin on the phone as he was driving home from work last night. It was about 8pm when he called and said he was on his way home. I'm thinking he is still in California and not returning until Thursday. Anyway, so we're talking and I hear a car outside. Well, I looked out the window, but didn't see anything in particular, so I ignored it. Then I heard a knock at the door. I am still on the phone with Kevin, wondering who is knocking on my door at this hour. When I open the door, there is Kevin holding the above roses. I couldn't believe it. He has tried to surprise me in the past and I normally figure it out before he gets home, but this time I was shocked. I gave him a huge hug and of course cried! Jane just said, "Daddy!" And then smiled so big. Thank you, Kevin. I love you so much. Now the baby can come whenever it so chooses, which doesn't look like anytime too soon.

Sleeping Beauty...

I love the butt stuck up in the air. I had to risk waking her up by taking a picture. She stayed asleep though, so good thing. She was so sweaty though.

Sunday clothes

Jane looked so cute today, so I wanted to take some pictures. Thanks for indulging me!

She's not a baby anymore! Luckily, we'll have another one soon!

Talking on the phone to daddy. Kevin asked Jane, "Where's Daddy?" Jane pointed at the phone, as if to say, "In the phone, Daddy." Normally she'll say, "At work," which sounds more like "at week." She's grown leaps and bounds in her vocabulary in the last month though. It's crazy.

Caught in the act of showing Daddy how she went swimming. She likes to paddle her arms, then she'll kick her feet, and then she'll blow bubbles. We'll have to get that one on video.

There's the happy and excited face I love! She just loves the mirror!