Miss Evie Belle Has Arrived.

Well it all started around midnight. I was getting woke up by little contractions. Around 1 to 2 am they started getting pretty intense and I was unable to sleep because of this.  I thought I had better get to the hospital before I was unable to tolerate the pain. They were around 4 minutes apart;I was dilated 4-5 cm; I got admitted and they told me to walk to increase my contractions. All the walking did was slow the process down.  So, Dr. Dziko broke my water and I instantly progressed to 7 cm. I got my epidural and boy was that a good epidural.  I couldn't feel my legs or butt for like 2-3 hours after Evie was born. I pushed like 4 times and out came Miss Evie. I, unfortunately had to be cut again; I was hoping to avoid that this time.  The only bad thing about this experience was that I was unable to sleep. I got about an hour before this all started and got a couple 15 minute cat naps here and there. Running on no sleep; guess I better get used to it. Other than tiredness, I feel great. Evie is checking out to be a grade A baby.  She already loves to be warm and likes her pacifier. Her fingernails are really long, I need to cut them already.  She has very similar characteristics to Miss Gracie, but has a little darker hair and she has a thinner face. Gracie was really excited to meet Evie and likes to give her lots of kisses.  I'm in the new mother/baby tower. Besides the nice enviroment, snack and beverage room, room service, my favorite thing is the heated toilet seat! Awesome-I really want one for my house.  The second time around is really different. You know what is going on and can enjoy the experience.  Its going to be a real adjustment transitioning from a family of three to a family of four, but we welcome it with open and happy arms.  Evie, we are so glad you joined our family and we love you lots.

Awaiting Baby!

As Sept. 19th draws nearer, we are eagarly awaiting the new baby's arrival. Gracie, as you can see, has all sorts of fun playing with all the baby toys, loves being in the crib-where she pretends to sleep and plays with the mobile, and hops her big butt into the baby swing-which sounds like its about to break when she's in there. I'm a little nervous about how Gracie will take having a new little sister around the house when she's the queen of the scene now. Hopefully, down the road they will be great friends. I imagine my next blog entry will be of her arrival as we only have 9 days left and we have decided if she doesn't come by the 21st, we will be inducing on that date due to Hoff's work arrangements. I will post her arrival as soon as possible. Hopefully, it will be soon!

First Husker Game 2009

We enjoyed watching the first Husker game on Saturday Sept 5th at Dave and Laurie's house. Gracie was the center of attention; throwing her hands in the air saying "touchdown"and giving everyone "fives". Luckily the Huskers won, so everyone was in a good mood and there was a ton of yummy food.

Happy 32nd Birthday Hoff!

Hoff turned 32 on the 3rd of September. We, of course, didn't do much of anything. We did go out to eat at Olive Garden and I made Hoff one of his favorites - chocolate rice krispy bars.