2 weeks old

Hello all, I am officially 16 days old today and the chaos has finally come to a halt. My crazy brother went back to daycare and my daddy went back to work. It was just me and mommy today. We went to the doctor and hung out at Grandma's house. I had to go to the doctor because I was continuing to lose weight instead of gaining weight like I am supposed to. I did however get some good news today, I gained 5 oz. since last Wednesday. Every time I wake up or make a peep, my mommy is feeding me. I am nursing and drinking formula at this time. Mommy just can't keep up with the marathon feedings that are necessary. I have not done much besides, eat, and sleep. I have made a trip to the Coral Ridge Mall and the Sycamore Mall. I have been to Walmart and out to eat at La Cava. Let me tell you, that Mexican food mommy eats sure does give me gas. WOW! I sleep whenever we are out and about, so I really don't know what any of these places look like, but I have been told I have been there. I get so warm and cozy in my car seat that all I want to do is sleep. I did get to visit my mommy's work and I was a good girl and stayed awake the whole time I was there so everyone could see me. I was very worn out when I got home. I get lots of love from my big brother, he loves to touch my head, poke my eyes and stuff my pacifier in my mouth. He has not done much damage yet, and from what I hear, I had better be a tough lady because he is a crazy one! Well, that is about all I have to share since most of my life is spent sleeping. Hopefully next time I get a chance to blog I will have some more exciting news to share. Stay warm, and have a wonderful week!
Madyn

Hello World

Hello World! My name is Madyn and I arrived today, January 9th at 12:23pm. I came very quickly and without complication. I was due to arrive on January 18th, but my mommy convinced her doctor to let her have me on January 11th, which would have been 1-11-11. I however had a different plan and that plan was to be born today. My mommy started feeling contractions about 7:15 this morning while watching my big brother's favorite movie, The Wizard of Oz with him. She thought it was just gas pain, but when the pain started to have some to it, she knew something was happening. She went downstairs to tell Daddy and that is when the chaos began. Because my mom is a planner and she had planned on having 2 more days to prepare for my arrival, she had a few things that needed to be done. So, she had daddy and Lindsey running around the house, vacuuming, sweeping, taking out the trash doing the dishes and folding laundry. She was doing lots of stuff too, heaven forbid my mom would just sit down. About 10:00 after all was ready, and mommy was showered we dropped Blayke and Lindsey off at Grandma and Grandpa's house and headed to the hospital. Mommy laid down in the monitoring room at 10:40, and got transferred to the labor and delivery room about 11:00. Mommy asked for her epidural right away and the nurse told her she had to wait until she was admitted at least. At 11:35, the nurse came in, told mommy that the doctor was in another procedure until 12:00 and then she would be in to check her and at that time she could get her epidural. For the next 25 minutes I made my mommy very uncomfortable, but she did very good at being quiet and it all went so fast, she didn't really have time to get mad. At 12:05 mommy looked at Daddy and Grandma and said, "She is coming out...I am having this baby". Daddy was looking for a button and Grandma ran out into the hallway to get the nurse. When the nurse came in, she didn't really believe mommy. Well, after about 10 seconds, and checking mommy out, she knew mommy was telling the truth and I was ready! Mommy spent the next 10 minutes working very hard with the nurse to keep me in, waiting for the doctor and 1 minute and 34 seconds after the doctor said, "ok, let's do this", I was born. Just like that! Mommy did not get her epidural and she is still talking about how she got cheated. She is also getting a big head about how, "tough" she is. Please mom, it was nothing. So, that there is my quick and exciting adventure into the world.
I spent my first day visiting with my aunts, my grandma and grandpa, my big brother, my sister Lindsey and several of mommy's friends. I even got to compare feet size with my friend Oliver. He tried on my headband and looked so cute with it on. Poor guy! I am doing a great job eating, and sleeping. I went to the nursery at 11:30pm and came back in to eat at 4:00am. I had a tummy ache after I ate and could not seem to get comfortable, but my daddy took over and made me happy for awhile.
That is about all I have. I am sure I will have lots more to share as I spend more time in this world and when those things happen I will be sure to share them with you.
~Madyn