Day 6...

We just got back from Maya's 1 week visit. She is healthy and doing great. The goal is for her to be back to her birth weight by 2 weeks. She weighs in at 0.5oz under, which is really good. She has been a typical newborn so far. She likes to sleep during the day and challenges me at night by deciding that she doesn't need sleep.

The boys are acting totally different. Adam is very lovey to me and wants me to hug and hold him all the time. He will throw himself on the ground for my attention, which is typical for a 2 year old. He loves the baby and wants to help by handing me things for her. He also lets me know that "baby crying".

Jack on the other hand is sorta ignoring me, which by the way is breaking my heart. He doesn't act interested in the baby until I leave the room. Lorraine noticed today that the second I went down stairs to get something, he got up and touched the baby. I'd love to know what the boys are thinking.

It has been great having Lorraine here to help. I'm not sure how I will handle all of this on my own, but I will. I now understand when people say, "I don't know how you did it with twins". I don't know how we did it either. One baby is just as hard as having two. Okay, maybe not as hard, but still hard. I'm anxious for this beginning period to be over. I can't wait for the time that it seems like Maya has always been here. The "mommy guilt" I feel towards the boys might just about kill me.

The Boys meet the Girl

Below are pictures of Adam and Jack getting to meet their little sister. I think they were more excited about seeing Mommy than they were Maya, but they found the little bundle interesting.

Katy is coming home today. I talked with her briefly last night as Maya woke up as soon as we started talking. Katy fed her and when it came time for the burping we had to part ways. She was thinking about coming home on Saturday, but was feeling good and I am sure was anxious to get home so she decided to come home today instead which is GREAT. More family time.

I am flying up on August 17 to help out and to meet Maya. I can hardly wait. It has been a long time (4.5 months) since I have seen the boys and I know that they have changed a lot. That alone will make the trip worthwhile. BUT, I am also anxious to get to meet Maya. It has been wonderful that Nana has taken the time to send me pictures, but "LIVE" and "IN PERSON" is going to be even better.

Now that I know the login to Katy's blog, don't be surprised if periodically you see a new posting from the "Fairy Step-Grandmother".

Adam and Jack visiting Mommy in the hospital

Adam meets Maya

Adam - Can I touch her?

Jack is excited to see his little sister

Jack getting a closer look.

Say Cheese

I know this may come as a surprise to you, but there were a FEW pictures taken today. I am providing you some of those pictures for your viewing pleasure. As you will see, Maya got passed around to everyone and I think she loved every minute of it.

Daddy and Mommy are very proud of their new addition.

Katy and Maya in one of many, many pictures that will be taken of them.

Mother and Daughter bonding

Daddy and his little girl

Maya meets Nana

Papa has done this before

Cousin Brooke couldn't be happier than holding Maya.

TODAY IS HER BIRTHDAY

Once upon a time (today – August 5, 2008) far, far away (at least to me here in Wichita, KS) in the land of the Moorefields the beautiful Queen Katy gave birth to precious Princess Maya Kate at 12:10pm (eastern daylight time). Maya arrived weighing 7 lbs 5 ozs and is 19.0 inches long. The Queen and the Princess are doing wonderful.

King Chad was so proud that he called out to the entire Kingdom to announce her birth. There was a great celebration with singing and dancing.

Prince Adam and Prince Jack were knighted with the responsibility of Big Brotherhood. Even though they may not yet understand; after spending time with Maya it will be a natural instinct for them to love, care, and protect the younger Princess.

In the meantime, Nana, Papa, and cousin Brooke arrived on their shining white horses to help take care of Prince Adam and Prince Jack and to celebrate the arrival of the Princess.

In approximately 4 days, the King and Queen will be allowed to bring their bundle of joy back to their castle and the Magnificent Seven (Chad, Katy, Adam, Jack, Maya, Lola, and Baxter) will live happily ever after.


As told by the Fairy Step-Grandmother

Tomorrow! Tomorrow!

Tomorrow at 8:15am Maya Kate will make her debut. Chad and I go in at 6:45am and if things go accordingly we'll have our little girl by 8:30. We are all so excited and ready to be a family of five!

Nancy, Chad's step-mom, is going to be giving occasional blog updates and posting pictures of Maya while I'm in the hospital. (Thanks Nancy!)

Wish me luck!

OMG! 4 more days!

Wow, time really does fly by. I'm so excited to meet Maya. Plus, she's driving me nuts lately with all of the twisting and turning she's doing. I think she wants out too.

I'm almost done getting all of the important things finished up before she comes. Pedicure, check. Eyebrows waxed, check. Hair appointment tomorrow and manicure on Monday. I think that's it.

Darn, will post again before Tuesday, but got to go, the boys just woke up from their naps.

Grandpa John Visits!

Last weekend my dad, Grandpa John and his girlfriend, Terri, flew in for a visit. It was nice that they were able to come and spend time with the boys before little Maya arrives. They arrived Friday afternoon and left Sunday afternoon. We played with the boys, had a cookout with my Aunt and Uncle and just relaxed. The boys were in heaven showing off and playing with Grandpa, and Grandpa was eating it up!

1 Week!

Happy Birthday Erin!

My brother's daughter, Erin, turns 3 today! Happy Birthday Erin, you little Diva!

Where's Adam? Where's Jack?

THERE THEY ARE!!!

2 Weeks!!!!

I miss being skinny...

Here's a picture of Chad and I several years ago before babies. Don't we look so much skinner? I can't believe how fat my face is compared to this picture. I know, I know, I'm pregnant, I'm suppose to be fat...blah, blah, blah...

Due date change...

Looks like Maya will be delivered on Tuesday, August 5th, instead of August 4th. Though I'm anxious to meet my little girl, I like the idea of another day with just my boys.

Flashback...

No progress = no baby!

I'm so happy. I just got back from the doctor (36 week checkup)and was checked to see if I am dilated at all. Nope, nothing! This is great news to me because it means that Maya is not on her way any time soon. Of course, there is a rare chance that I could still go in to labor early. I'm so nervous of her coming sooner than my scheduled c/s. If I did have her early I'm not sure what I would do with the boys. I know we'd figure it out, but I'd rather stick to my original plan of having grandparents watch them. Anyways, let's all hope that Maya is comfy and not in a hurry to make an entrance.

Summer Treats!

Quick Update

I had an ultrasound this morning and the doctor said Maya is looking great. She weighs approximately 6lbs 1oz. I don't think those estimates are always accurate, but at least she looks good. Unfortunately, I didn't get any pictures of her this time around. No biggie, I'll get to see her soon enough.

4 weeks...

4 weeks (tomorrow) and baby Maya will be here. My actual due date is Aug 14, but the doctor said she wanted to deliver a little earlier. Since I know I'm having a c-section it's technically safe to deliver around 38 weeks (which is considered full term). Of course this works out great for us since we needed to plan for help taking care of the boys. I was thinking the other day, what if I go into labor earlier? Oh, that would complicate my plans! Jessi is "on call" for night help and Gwen is "on call" for day help. I'm just praying my plans all work out accordingly.

I was suppose to have an ultrasound last Thursday. I had one at 20 weeks and the doctor does another around 34 weeks. Chad and I waited in the lobby at the office for 30 minutes until they called me up to say the doctor had to leave to deliver another baby. I understood, but was irritated. Now I have to wait until July 14th! Ugh! I'm too impatient to have to wait another week! Oh, well.

I still worry how the boys will react to the change with the baby. I'm not worried what they will think of Maya, but more the shift of attention from ALL on them to sharing it with her. It seems lately that Adam has become more clingy. If he sees me put my shoes on, he grabs my legs and holds on for dear life. It's like he senses when I'm going to leave. I've read in books that say you're suppose to sit down and tell your child that you are leaving but will be back soon. Yea right. Adam will just ball his eyes out until he turns blue and passes out (literally). I think Jack will do better with the attention part, but I will have to watch him closer around Maya. Jack does this annoying thing where he will sit or jump on top of you, whether you know he's coming or not. I often peek in their bedroom after I put them down for a nap, and Jack is rolling on top of Adam while he's trying to sleep.

I'm so excited to meet Maya and have her home and a part of our lives. And I'm SO ready to not be pregnant and finally have some energy again. I've gained 40lbs so far, and boy I am feeling it! It's like carrying around a 40 pound fanny pack all day. I also get tons of Braxton Hicks (pre labor, fake) contractions. I had those with the boys too. I'm in the final stretch and it couldn't come sooner, except she can't come sooner because that would screw up all of my plans!

T-Ball Time!

Chad bought the boys their first t-ball stand for their birthday. As you can tell from the pictures, they love it! Adam was able to hit it without help right away. They both loved it when Chad helped them wack it across the yard. The only downfall (you'd think we'd learn by now), there is only one bat. Looks like I'll be heading to Target to get another bat.