Smiles for you!

Madeline has learned to give real smiles ... especially during playtime!

I love baths!

Madeline has had 2 "real" baths since she's been home. She seems to love them just like her mommy. She got so excited during tonight's bath that she pooped and we had to start the whole process over again...I don't think she minded! Here are a few photos that captured the fun:

Madeline Mae

Birth through 1 week pictures! Enjoy!!!!! (For clarification, the funky looking sticker on her onesie is the number zer0, for her zero month photo. We have them for the first 12 months.)

Quick Update

We are busy, as you can imagine, adjusting to our new life. Nothing in the world prepares you for the wonderful world of parenting. We are smitten with Madeline and loving the journey!

She had her first doctor's appointment this morning. I am happy to report that she was given a clean bill of health. She is almost back up to her birth weight (she had dropped from 8.7 lbs to 7.11 when we left Monday - today she weighed in at 8.4). Thus, she is eating often and well...the flip side is that we are getting very little sleep - but it's all worth it!

We have been taking tons of pictures and hope to have some posted in the coming days. As you can imagine, time on the computer is not high on our priority list.

Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes!

Madeline is here!

Madeline Mae Coe graced us with her presence today, Friday, July 31 at 2:24a.m.. She weighs 8 lbs, 7 oz. and measures 20.5 inches long. All are happy and healthy. Pics to be posted soon.

At the hospital

We checked in yesterday at 3 p.m. to be induced. As of today, I'm 4 centimeters, 80 percent effaced, epidural in place and waiting! The epidural provided great relief to the aweful back pain I experienced most of the night. Hope to have our little girl in our arms before dinner time!

Due Date!

Today is my due date - HA - she's still swimming around inside. I know the day is not over, but I have a feeling she's not going to make her appearance today. My doctor wont' let me carry her past 10 days from now. For fun - reply with y0ur guess of the time of day and day she'll finally decide to meet us.