Updates from this week

Last Sunday was my first Mother's Day, and it was great. Andy and Camryn gave me a necklace that says "Mom" on it, and a really sweet card. They picked them out together. Here is the necklace:I just love it.

On Wednesday, Camryn had her two week checkup. She weighed 9lb 3oz, which the doctor said was phenomenal (almost a pound heavier than her birth weight), and was 21.25" long (0.75" longer than at birth). He heard a very minor heart murmur, which is apparently nothing to be concerned about. We are having it double checked by a cardiologist next week, but just as a precaution according to Dr. Dupuy. Other than that, she checked out healthy and perfect! Yay!

On Thursday, Camryn got to meet her great Aunt Cath! We did all sorts of fun things including making a mold of her foot painting pottery. It was a fun two days. Here is a picture of the goodbye kisses: :-)

Yesterday we spent the day at the Wasdell's by the pool and cooking out. It was a get-together for Andy's indoor soccer team, and we had a great time. When we got home, it was time for Camryn's first "real" bath (since her umbilical cord fell off a couple of days ago). We were not sure how it would go, but she loved it!

And a couple of others from this week just for fun:

All ready for Memorial Day at Lake Gaston in her new life jacket:

Hanging out in her swing:

About to go for a walk in the BOB:

Catching a nap with Mom:


Taking it easy with Dad:

Have a wonderful week!

What a wonderful week it has been

Andy had this week off, and the three of us spent it together getting used to being a family. We went shopping, went out to lunch, had leisurely breakfasts on the deck, and seemed to chat endlessly about this new stage of life we have entered. It has been a great week.

Andy and Camryn are out shopping for Mother's Day right now, so I am taking this opportunity to post some new pictures from the last few days. Here you go:

Hanging out in the morning, about to get dressed for the day:

On her new changing pad:

First time in her outdoor swing:

My favorite from this week:

Today we are taking Miss Camryn to her first cookout! It is right down the street at Frank and Kristen's house, in celebration of Kristen graduating with her master's degree. They are expecting a baby in the fall, and will be announcing the sex at the cookout. It should be a fun afternoon.

One week old today!

I can hardly believe that it has been a week since Camryn's arrival. At the same time though, it seems like she has been here forever!

She is starting to get used to life at home. She is much more tolerant of diaper and clothes changes now, and she even had a sponge bath this morning with minimal crying. Baths are really the only time she cries, so it is a little bit distressing for Mom and Dad! We just want our little angel to be happy! :-) She is still sleeping very well at night. She is eating like a champ, so it will be fun to see her weight gain at her two week doctor appointment next week.

We went on our first hike yesterday! Toby and Lilly needed exercise, and Andy and I were craving some fresh air. We didn't go far, but it was nice to get out, here are a couple of pictures:

A picture with Aunt Amy:

Finally, a couple of pictures from this morning:

On her quilt from Grammy:

Making a peace sign :-P

Love to all!

Our Perfect Little Angel

We are on day 5 and things really could not be going any better! Camryn is such a little angel. She has gotten to meet so many of the special people in our lives over the past few days, it has been wonderful. Here are some pictures of us leaving the hospital and of us since we've been home:

Leaving the hospital:

First day at home:

Future best friends Hayes and Camryn:From today:

Tired. Headed to bed. :-P

Introducing Little Miss Camryn!

Hi everybody!!! I don't have a lot of steam to write a long post, but here are the stats:

Camryn Lee Shelton arrived this morning at 12:31 am weighing 8 lbs 6 oz and measuring 20.5 inches long. She is the most beautiful thing Andy and I have every laid our eyes on. She is nursing like a champ today, sleeping inbetween, and got a clean bill of health from the pediatrician.

I hope those can tide everyone over for a day or so. More to come, we promise! Love to all!

And we're off!

The big day is here! Andy and I both woke up at 4 this morning and could not go back to sleep for obvious reasons. We are showered and ready, and in the kitchen about to eat some breakfast (my last meal for a while!). Here are a few pictures I wanted to post before Camryn gets here:

Flowers on our deck that bloomed this week just in time for her arrival:

My weekend sewing project (Andy got me a sewing machine and...yeah, I know, I went a little overboard... "nesting" perhaps?!)

And... us all ready to go:

Thanks to everyone for your love and support today. We can't wait to share our daughter with you in just a short while. :-)

Induction tomorrow at 7:15 am!

I have been trying to update the blog, but this website has been giving me trouble today. Ugh.

If you haven't already heard, I am being induced tomorrow morning at 7:15! My mom is here safe and sound, and Andy and I spent the weekend making sure that we are completely ready (or as ready as can be) for the big arrival!

We will try to post some pictures etc tomorrow or Tuesday as soon as we have any news to share!

And in case I don't have the chance to update tomorrow, HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDMA (one day in advance!). Assuming we are lucky enough to have Camryn make an appearance before midnight tomorrow, April 27, we are honored that she will share such a special day with you!!

P.S. Mom says "hi everybody!"

You can call us the Weekend Warriors!

We have been busy! We had Friday off, and welcomed the three day weekend. Things got off to a bang when we found out on Thursday afternoon that our dear friends Carolyn and Eddie were at the hospital anticipating the arrival of their little girl Hayes! She arrived early Friday morning, and we got to see her that afternoon. She is SO adorable (and tiny)! Here is a picture of Andy and I (and Camryn) with little Hayes:

Isn't she just so cute?! Carolyn and I have had the joy of being pregnant together, and it is hard to believe that Hayes is here. It really makes us realize that Camryn's arrival is JUST around the corner! Congratulations Eddie and Carolyn!

Next, we completed the raised garden bed we have been working on in the back yard. We really wanted to get this done before Camryn gets here since our time afterwards will likely be limited. We are very much looking forward to having some fresh vegetables this summer. I contributed as much as I could, but to be honest, Andy did the majority of the work, including the worst part: hauling the blocks and soil from the truck to the back yard. I did help to build the wall and fill up the soil though. We love how it came out... here are pictures of the finished product:

We have a little herb garden in the circular part in the center, tomatoes and cucumbers in the left section, a variety of peppers and some squash on the right, and we threw in a few flowers to add some color.

We also hung up the outside baby swing we got for Camryn. We spend a lot of time out on our deck in the warm weather, especially eating breakfast and dinner. We tightened up the front ropes on the swing so it tilts back a bit, in hopes that she will be comfortable in it right away. Here it is, all ready and waiting for the little one:

Finally, we spent this morning cleaning up and doing yard work. Andy did the outside work (mowing the lawn, etc), and I did the inside work (cleaning up, vacuuming, etc). We are taking some much needed time to relax this afternoon and watching the Masters.

I am heading to the doctor again tomorrow afternoon. Camryn is riding pretty low these days, hopefully getting ready to make an appearance sooner rather than later. I'll try to post a new belly pic in the next couple of days, I know it has been a while since the last one. I have resorted to dressing myself mostly in Andy's t-shirts and shorts, mine are like spandex across the mid-section. :-P 17 days to go...

HAPPY EASTER!

Camryn's coming home outfit!

I got an email tonight with this preview picture, and stating that it was going in the mail tomorrow!!! Tawny Stillar at Baby Bean Designs custom knit this for us. I am so thrilled, it is exactly what I wanted. I can't wait to see it in person, and better yet, see Camryn in it!!! I might not be able to sleep tonight I am so excited!!!