Finally, I get a chance to get on here and do some updates. My sister-in-law, Liz, has a blog as well and she updates just about every week. I don't know how she does it. Props to you Liz. :)

On April 21st was Leila's official due date. Turns out we had a doctor's appointment that day. The pediatrician was very impressed with her weight gain. She had gained over a pound in two weeks. So as of the 21st, Leila weighs 7 pounds, 2 ounces. He also got a good laugh out of how big her belly was getting. He said she for sure wasn't missing out on any meals. Haha! I still haven't gotten in much of a routine with her yet. I don't get much done throughout the day. Mom and Luke keep telling me to just lay her down, but I still have a hard time with it. I'm getting better but it's a slow process. Good news is that she's starting to sleep through the whole night-YAY

A couple Sunday's ago, we drove out and had a BBQ with Luke's family. For some of them, that was the first time they'd ever seen Leila. She won over the crowd. They couldn't get over how much she looked like Luke. Here's a picture of her asleep at the BBQ...

One evening we had Leila just hanging out in her diaper. She ended up passing out in her boppy and we figured it's be a great photo opt. Look at her belly!!!!

This week Leila has had the flu so we've been hanging out at home. I think she's on the downhill slide of it but she's still not 100% yet. She's mostly having problems with gas and being able to go poop. Every time she tries, she starts to cry (which isn't normal for her) I too am laying low this week because I've been having some sort of allergic reaction to something- we can't figure out what. But, I'm itching all over and am very uncomfortable. Last night, Luke help me put calamine lotion all over. So, I'm polka dotted with light pink. UGH. haha

Grr!

Well everyone, I keep trying to make a new post with some new pictures and the site isn't working. As soon as it lets me, I have a ton of updates

This week Leila turned three weeks old. I can't believe it! It seems like time is just flying by. Yesterday, we went to the doctor for one of her check-ups. The doctor was very impressed with how great she looked. She had gained over a pound in two weeks. He was laughing because her face is getting really round along with her belly.... then, she has skinny arms and legs. Today, I had to go to the doctor and the OB nurses went on and on about how cute she was and how great she looked for only being 3 weeks.

Leila is a great baby. Luke and I feel very blessed. She's still trying to get down nursing but it's a process... One thing is for sure, she LOVES to eat!!!

Here are a few pictures from this week so far...

Playing on the mat with mommy

Blurry but I love this pic

All tuckered out

Look at that round belly

This week has been pretty laid back. Leila turned two weeks old on Monday. I can't believe how fast the last couple of weeks have flown by, she's getting so much bigger!

PICTURES!!!!!

Leila is 6 days old today, I can't believe it!

She really is the best baby. She never fusses unless she's hungry and even then she doesn't even "cry."

Here are a few pictures from today.

The Flash was bright

All tuckered out after eating

Asleep in her bassinet

We found out today that Leila had a bit of jaundice. We are having to keep a special light on her for 24 hours. We will then go back tomorrow for some more test and hopefully she won't have to have the light anymore.

Here are a few pictures of our little glow worm...

Sleeping on the boppy with her mouth hanging open (trait from daddy)

All bundled up

Bathtime

After everyone left tonight we decided to give Miss Leila a sponge bath. She has spit up a couple times and we decided we wanted to wash the hospital germs off. Here are a few pictures of the whole experience.

Hanging out in her tub while I was warming the water


She didn't like being naked...

Oh the binky... what a wonderful thing

Poor baby :(

All warm and cozy

LEILA HAS ARRIVED!!!!

Leila Kathleen Wilson

6 pounds 7 ounces

19 inches long

Mommy and Leila resting after a rough day

Look at all her hair

Grandpa Looten and Leila

Hanging out on Mommy's lap

Look at those pudgy cheeks

I started having contractions three-four minutes apart Friday morning after having my bloody show. I was only dilated to a 1 still so they sent me home. Saturday my contractions moved to 2-3 minutes apart but I still couldn't move past 1 cm. Sunday I was in so much pain and there was nothing they could do because I wouldn't progress any... Luke talked me into having my mom go out and about with me to walk and get things moving. Mom helped me get dressed and we headed to Gordman's. We had only walked/shopped for about 10 minutes when my water broke. We were standing in the shoe aisle and when I stepped forward I felt a HUGE gush...every move I made, I gushed more. ICK! We hurried out and called Luke for him to grab the bags and meet us at the hospital. When we got there I had dilated to a 2 and Leila had dropped more. They then moved me to a labor-delivery-recovery room. We were in lucky #7. After getting settled in, the nurse checked me again. I had already progressed to 4 cm. After that, I dilated about 2-3 cm's an hour. Oh and did I mention I I got an epidural? WOW, they are wonderful. It took 5 minutes to take affect and I didn't feel a single contraction afterwards. At one point, I was feeling a lot of pressure with each contraction... something for sure felt different. We called for the nurse to come check me. Sure enough, she said it was time to push. Of course Luke and I both silently panicked. We updated the family and the nurses started prepping the room. I pushed for an hour before they decided to use a vacuum on her. Turns out, I was just too small to push her out myself and her heart rate was dropping when I had a contraction. With two pushes, she was out. She started crying immediately... she was perfect!!! I was in labor for a total of 7 hours.

After about an hour they moved me to my own room where we got Leila back from the nursery and the Grandparents got to hold her for the first time.