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Thursday, October 13, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
1 month!
We can hardly believe she's already over a month old! Time flies :)
She's doing great - a whooping 14 lbs at her 1 mth appt! Yes, she is our biggest baby yet :) She is in the 99% for weight, and 92nd for height - she's 23 inches. She is roughly the size her sisters were at 3 months - weight and height. She is a doll - sooo smiley and loves to be held still. She spends quite a bit of time in the wrap carrier I have since we're on the go a lot with the girls. We both love it and she sleeps really well in it. She sleeps pretty well at night - she goes about 5-6 hours and then wakes up every 3-4 after that. We love her so much!
getting some love from her older sisters
She's doing great - a whooping 14 lbs at her 1 mth appt! Yes, she is our biggest baby yet :) She is in the 99% for weight, and 92nd for height - she's 23 inches. She is roughly the size her sisters were at 3 months - weight and height. She is a doll - sooo smiley and loves to be held still. She spends quite a bit of time in the wrap carrier I have since we're on the go a lot with the girls. We both love it and she sleeps really well in it. She sleeps pretty well at night - she goes about 5-6 hours and then wakes up every 3-4 after that. We love her so much!
getting some love from her older sisters
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Myla's birth (G rated) :)
So there isn't much free time being had around here so yes, I am very behind in posting photos of our 5 week old (tomorrow) baby girl! But I thought for the sake of organization, I'd post in order, and hopefully catch up to date soon -
So here are the photos from her birth - and for those interested, the story of how it all went down.
Myla's due date was Thursday, 8/11, and my doctor had even (LOVE this woman) offered to induce me Thursday morning if I didn't go into labor on my own before then. So Tuesday morning, I had back pain throughout the day which progressively got worse to the point that I couldn't lay down at night. So I hung out on the couch downstairs and in the wee hours, contractions started. Five minutes apart, for four hours. Adam called in, we were psyched...and then they quit. Stopped completely.
I called the doctors office in the morning (Wednesday) to see if they would let me come in early since the back pain was still terrible - and my doctor said to come in whenever instead of waiting another sleepless night. We packed up, my mom came over and we headed to the hospital.
Long story short, this horrible mean nurse told my doctor, who wanted me admitted for an induction, that they were understaffed and just could NOT admit me - I will leave out the names I wanted to call this nurse. Instead, my doctor made arrangements for us to return that night (wed) and 7pm for an induction instead. Noah and Jocelyn, since they had already been picked up, spent the day with my awesome sisters, who took them to the fair and spoiled them rotten :) I relaxed at home and even got a nap in and counted the hours til I could have the baby.
At 7pm we were admitted and here's how the night went:
8pm: started pitocin, I was 4 cm.
12am: contractions happening, but definitely not painful at all.
1am: Water broke on it's own, I opted to get an epidural before pain got worse (as it does when that water breaks) and ...
2ish: nurse anesthetist got there and gave me a fan-freaking-tastic epidural that kicked in before I even had ONE PAINFUL CONTRACTION - it was glorious.
3:45ish - I called nurses in thinking something had changed and maybe it was babytime - it was. I gave a test push and they called in the doctor
4:14 - after one contraction of pushing she was out! My doctor had come in specifically to deliver her - she was NOT on call - that woman is the best OB. She held her up so we could see the goods (or lack thereof...) and said "what does that look like to you?" and Adam and I both started crying (joyful tears, really) and she said "I'd call that a girl!" -
Myla getting some serious suction after possible meconium aspiration - she didn't aspirate any, but they suction forEVER just in case - she did NOT enjoy this.
So big!
All 8lbs 10.6 ounces of her!
Meeting Daddy :)
I'll post pictures of everyone getting to meet her soon :) Bear with me - life is busy with three!
So here are the photos from her birth - and for those interested, the story of how it all went down.
Myla's due date was Thursday, 8/11, and my doctor had even (LOVE this woman) offered to induce me Thursday morning if I didn't go into labor on my own before then. So Tuesday morning, I had back pain throughout the day which progressively got worse to the point that I couldn't lay down at night. So I hung out on the couch downstairs and in the wee hours, contractions started. Five minutes apart, for four hours. Adam called in, we were psyched...and then they quit. Stopped completely.
I called the doctors office in the morning (Wednesday) to see if they would let me come in early since the back pain was still terrible - and my doctor said to come in whenever instead of waiting another sleepless night. We packed up, my mom came over and we headed to the hospital.
Long story short, this horrible mean nurse told my doctor, who wanted me admitted for an induction, that they were understaffed and just could NOT admit me - I will leave out the names I wanted to call this nurse. Instead, my doctor made arrangements for us to return that night (wed) and 7pm for an induction instead. Noah and Jocelyn, since they had already been picked up, spent the day with my awesome sisters, who took them to the fair and spoiled them rotten :) I relaxed at home and even got a nap in and counted the hours til I could have the baby.
At 7pm we were admitted and here's how the night went:
8pm: started pitocin, I was 4 cm.
12am: contractions happening, but definitely not painful at all.
1am: Water broke on it's own, I opted to get an epidural before pain got worse (as it does when that water breaks) and ...
2ish: nurse anesthetist got there and gave me a fan-freaking-tastic epidural that kicked in before I even had ONE PAINFUL CONTRACTION - it was glorious.
3:45ish - I called nurses in thinking something had changed and maybe it was babytime - it was. I gave a test push and they called in the doctor
4:14 - after one contraction of pushing she was out! My doctor had come in specifically to deliver her - she was NOT on call - that woman is the best OB. She held her up so we could see the goods (or lack thereof...) and said "what does that look like to you?" and Adam and I both started crying (joyful tears, really) and she said "I'd call that a girl!" -
Myla getting some serious suction after possible meconium aspiration - she didn't aspirate any, but they suction forEVER just in case - she did NOT enjoy this.
So big!
All 8lbs 10.6 ounces of her!
Meeting Daddy :)
I'll post pictures of everyone getting to meet her soon :) Bear with me - life is busy with three!
Friday, August 26, 2011
Similar?
So we have all been commenting that Myla looks a lot like Noah - but I definitely see some similarities to Jocelyn when looking through all the newborn pics. What do you think?
(I added a photo on top just so the bottom longer photos weren't covered by the info on the side:)
My conclusion - all three girls have the same nose, Noah and Myla have the same eyes (color TBD), they all have very similar mouths - check out that top one with both girls tongues out, Jocelyn and Myla have very similar face shapes, Noah was a bit rounder, and despite me thinking that Myla had more hair than Noah - Myla is our "baldest" baby yet I do believe! Noah looks like she has a toupee on :)
Lastly - they're are cute and I love em all more than I can comprehend. :)
(I added a photo on top just so the bottom longer photos weren't covered by the info on the side:)
My conclusion - all three girls have the same nose, Noah and Myla have the same eyes (color TBD), they all have very similar mouths - check out that top one with both girls tongues out, Jocelyn and Myla have very similar face shapes, Noah was a bit rounder, and despite me thinking that Myla had more hair than Noah - Myla is our "baldest" baby yet I do believe! Noah looks like she has a toupee on :)
Lastly - they're are cute and I love em all more than I can comprehend. :)
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Myla's debut :)
We finally have our computer back - here are some photos of our newest little lady :)
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Myla Evangeline
Hard to believe it's been a week - my computer broke days before she was born so I haven't had a chance to upload any photos to share, but hopefully we'll have a replacement ordered within the week and I'll post photos as soon as I can. Until then - here are our sweet new baby girls' details :)
Born August 11th, 2011 at 4:14 a.m.
8 lbs 11 ounces
20 3/4 inches long
She has dark brown hair and dark blue/grey eyes - looks so much like Noah did when she was born!
She's a great baby - sleeping next to me in a baby seat right now :) And she sleeps great at night! We are so thrilled and feel so blessed to have three healthy little girls. Pictures to come soon! :)
Born August 11th, 2011 at 4:14 a.m.
8 lbs 11 ounces
20 3/4 inches long
She has dark brown hair and dark blue/grey eyes - looks so much like Noah did when she was born!
She's a great baby - sleeping next to me in a baby seat right now :) And she sleeps great at night! We are so thrilled and feel so blessed to have three healthy little girls. Pictures to come soon! :)
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
39 weeks!
It's been awhile since I've posted a weekly update - or taken belly pictures - so I took some 39 week pictures today (I'll be 39 weeks tomorrow) and hopefully this is the last week I post! :) We're hoping this baby decides to come this weekend. Of course we'll take anytime as long as he or she is healthy - but this weekend would be extra great :)
Things are going pretty well - just counting down the days until we get to hold this sweet baby. I packed up my things the other day and have a list to pack at the last minute. The carseat is installed in the car and the baby clothes are washed and in the dresser. Now we just need the baby! :)
I'm feeling pretty big and ready to pop -
Things are going pretty well - just counting down the days until we get to hold this sweet baby. I packed up my things the other day and have a list to pack at the last minute. The carseat is installed in the car and the baby clothes are washed and in the dresser. Now we just need the baby! :)
I'm feeling pretty big and ready to pop -
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Johnston Family Reunion
We went up to Fort Wayne in June to Adam's Grandad's house for a reunion. They have a lake house and we didn't come prepared with swim suits so the girls decided to play in the water in their clothes :)
Patio fun
These are from June I think - it's been too hot for me to do this anymore - I'd be kicking the girls out of the pool so I could lay in it. Aren't they cute though? :)
Monday, August 1, 2011
Family photos in Florida - last Florida post!!
The beloved crazy pictures
I love my sisters! :)
Best parents :)
Moo!
Both dogs :) - Moo and Misty
Looking for sand crabs with Daddy
On the way home :(
THE END!
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