Two months

It is hard to believe that it has been two month since Adeline arrived. We just had her two month old and had a round of tests. She is 22 inches long and 8 pounds 6 ounces. She is very tiny for her age and that put her doctor in motion. We found out that Ade has had Strep her whole life and that it should have been treated at birth. She was put on antibiotics and will be retested next week. She also has reflux. She never really spits up but she always feels full. We find out on Monday what they are going to do. In the meantime, I have to feel her condensed formula to get her to gain some weight.

Her personality is really starting to shine and she has both of her sisters wrapped around her tiny fingers. Grace and Clara just love to talk to her and kiss her. Adeline has just begun to smile when you make eye contact with her. She is a joy to have in our life.

Meeting Adeline

With the flu season in full swing, the girls were unable to come to the hospital and meet their little sister. I was so excited to introduce them to our sweet Addie.

Adeline leaving the hospital.

Grace and Clara were so excited to meet Adeline.

Clara has taken any chance she can to help out. She is always on hand with a pacifier and wanting to hold her little sister.

Because the girls had the swine flu, this was also Adeline's first time to meet Grandma and GG.

We are certainly excited to have little Addie home..

Adeline Susan Blanchard

We are so excited to welcome Adeline Susan Blanchard to our family. After only three and a half hours of labor, she was born on Oct 4, 2009 at 11:30 am. She is 20.5 inches long and 6 pounds 11 ounces. She struggled a bit at bit with her breathing but has since mastered it. She had long fingers and toes. She has such a sweet spirit. Because of a family wide out break with the swine flu, we were not allowed to have visitors at the hospital. Beau was able to come and go but the girls had to wait two days to meet their little sister.

Once we were discharged, we went to introduce the girls to their little sister. Needless to say, she was a hit. Clara and Grace both adore Adeline and are so concerned about her. They both are so sweet and doting to her. It has been a blessing.

I have had a rougher time this time. I had no problems in the hospital but the same day I was discharged, I had the most excruciating pain at 11:30 at night. It felt like kidney failure, contractions, and back spasm all in once. It was so bad that I ended up taking a trip to the ER to make sure everything was ok. It turned out that I had after birth pain along with side effects from the epidural.

I have been fortunate enough to have my mom and Beau around to help care for me and the girls. My mom has been a lifesaver and cared for the girls while I was at the hospital. I cannot thank her enough. Beau has been off for a week now and has been wonderful. I am so thankful to have him home and for this time to spend together as a family. He has another week off and I am so happy.

I have so many pictures and things to shaare but right now I am ready to turn in.