Ella Jane

Its been a week since Ella joined our family. It is amazing how this little stranger belongs so completely in our family. I can't imagine not having her here with us. Although at the same time we are just getting to know each other. Some of the things I have learned are: she is the slowest drinker. On the few occasions we have given her a bottle it will take her 45 minutes to drink 1/2 an ounce. This explains why nursing takes so long. She hates having her diaper changed. She loves having her hair(fuzz) washed especially when I use a toothbrush. I look forward to learning more about my little one.

Ella has arrived

She was born Saturday May 22nd at 6:40 pm . Weighing in at 7 lbs 12 oz and 21 1/2 inches long. Her eyes are dark grey. I think she will get hazel eyes like Mark's but we will have to wait and see. She has light brown fuzz on her head. It will probably fall out and she will end up being a baldy until she is 2 like Claire was. She is a snuggler. The internet here at the hospital isn't the greatest so I will have to add some pictures after we are home.

At my doctor appointment this week we set up an induction date. I was hopeful that I would be making progress and Ella would be coming soon. But it looks like she is very content to stay in my tummy. We will be induced on May 22nd. I am so excited for her to get here. Only 9 days left, or less maybe she'll decide to make her appearance before then.

Painting

Mark started priming his "man cave" today. I went down to see how things were going. Claire followed me down. I wasn't paying as much attention as I should have been. Next thing I know she is helping daddy paint. If you notice the floor she dripped walking back to the wall after dip dipping her brush and her little feet painted the floor very nicely for us. I took some video because she was jamming to the music we had playing. You can't hear the music very well, but it is still entertaining.

Why are the last weeks the longest ones?

I've made it 37 weeks being pregnant. The "I'm so done being pregnant" feeling hit me this week. I know 3 more weeks isn't really that long, but it feels longer than the whole rest of this pregnancy. I have to keep reminding myself that this is so going to be worth it when our little Ella arrives.