I may not be able to post on father's day, but even if I don't Jeff's title is secure in our house as "WORLD'S GREATEST DAD EVER!"
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
World's Greatest Dad
I wish I could get Jeff a shirt or a hat to wear that says that slogan because honestly he is. In the evenings I have felt nothing but sick, and the smell of food just makes it worse. Right now I am on a Cheerio's diet since that seems to sit well with me, and when Jeff gets home, instead of finding a meal ready he finds a wife laying on the couch wishing the first trimester were over. He cooks dinner, takes care of the girls, does the dishes, starts laundry and gets the girls to bed. Basically, he rocks. The other day he was washing the car with the girls when an ice cream truck went by. This awesome dad knew what to do...buy ice cream. The girls still talk about it whenever they hear the truck, and wish that daddy was around to buy them another ice cream.
I may not be able to post on father's day, but even if I don't Jeff's title is secure in our house as "WORLD'S GREATEST DAD EVER!"
I may not be able to post on father's day, but even if I don't Jeff's title is secure in our house as "WORLD'S GREATEST DAD EVER!"
Saturday, June 12, 2010
January 12
This January 12 marks a special day for Jeff and I for two reasons. First of all, it marks 15 years together. That's right...we started dating 15 years ago this coming January.
Look at how young and in love we were...it only gets sweeter every year too!
Secondly, it marks the date that we anticipate the arrival of baby Murry #3!
Jeff and I went to the doctor this past Thursday and saw one nice strong heartbeat and are pleased to announce to you all, my blogging family that we are expecting, again. I am now 9 weeks along, feel like I am already showing, and very, very nauseous, hungry and tired.
We told the girls last night and both girls seemed very surprised and excited. Kate immediately said, "Jenna, baby?" And Hannah was a bundle of questions starting, "How? When? Now? What will the name be?" She then continued to suggest Josiah as a boy name since Jenna did not use it...oh, all that teasing Jenna has come back to bite me!
We are all very excited and hope that you will pray for us as we begin to prepare to be parents of a newborn again!
Look at how young and in love we were...it only gets sweeter every year too!
Jeff and I went to the doctor this past Thursday and saw one nice strong heartbeat and are pleased to announce to you all, my blogging family that we are expecting, again. I am now 9 weeks along, feel like I am already showing, and very, very nauseous, hungry and tired.We told the girls last night and both girls seemed very surprised and excited. Kate immediately said, "Jenna, baby?" And Hannah was a bundle of questions starting, "How? When? Now? What will the name be?" She then continued to suggest Josiah as a boy name since Jenna did not use it...oh, all that teasing Jenna has come back to bite me!
We are all very excited and hope that you will pray for us as we begin to prepare to be parents of a newborn again!
Friday, June 11, 2010
Two Peas in a Pod
I heard them scheming on the way to the "beach park," their new favorite park which is worth the 15 minute drive.
H: Do you want to swing or slide?
K: Swing.
H: Good. Do you want a baby swing or a big girl swing?
K: Baby.
H: Not me. I'm a big girl. Oh, Kate. It's okay, we can swing next to each other.
K: Yeah.
And that was exactly what we did.
Not only did they swing together, but they dug together...
...threw sand at the ocean together...
...ran like birds together...
...posed for their mama together (okay, a promise of a chocolate chip was actually what got them to pose like this).
And then at Jeff's work during our picnic lunch they "flew" a kite together...
Hannah was throwing the kite up to catch the wind and Kate was running as fast as she could. The only problems was they were both headed the wrong way to catch the wind, and when the blind lead the blind, their parents laugh and take pictures.
I have the greatest job ever, and days like these where I see the girls love each other so much make all the other lessons of how to care of others, especially your sister, worth it.
H: Do you want to swing or slide?
K: Swing.
H: Good. Do you want a baby swing or a big girl swing?
K: Baby.
H: Not me. I'm a big girl. Oh, Kate. It's okay, we can swing next to each other.
K: Yeah.
And that was exactly what we did.
Not only did they swing together, but they dug together...
...threw sand at the ocean together...
...ran like birds together...
...posed for their mama together (okay, a promise of a chocolate chip was actually what got them to pose like this).
And then at Jeff's work during our picnic lunch they "flew" a kite together...
Hannah was throwing the kite up to catch the wind and Kate was running as fast as she could. The only problems was they were both headed the wrong way to catch the wind, and when the blind lead the blind, their parents laugh and take pictures.
I have the greatest job ever, and days like these where I see the girls love each other so much make all the other lessons of how to care of others, especially your sister, worth it.
Natalie and Nate
Natalie has made great improvement in the last two days! She has been taken off the oxygen machines, and only has one tube remaining, the feeding tube. We are waiting for her to take a complete bottle before they will remove the feeding tube, and once that tube is gone they will monitor her for 24 hours and then send her home!!! We are hoping this will all be very soon, but it all depends on Natalie's appetite and ability to keep her food down, which has been a challenge. The doctor has started her on reflux medicine, which you all may remember when Hannah was a baby...YUCK!
Nate is doing great as well. Jeff received word that he is eating well and was ready to be released from the hospital yesterday! What great news! Just look at this little guy in his carseat:
What a week of blessings!
Nate is doing great as well. Jeff received word that he is eating well and was ready to be released from the hospital yesterday! What great news! Just look at this little guy in his carseat:
What a week of blessings!
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Nathan Judson Murry
In addition to a new niece on my side of the family, Jeff and I are now blessed with a new nephew from his side of the family!! What a wonderful week!
We received a call last night at 8:30 p.m. California time, 11:30 p.m. Washington D.C. time, that Erin's water broke. Jeff and I began praying for a safe delivery, and at 8:15 a.m. this morning God answered our prayers when Erin and Luke welcomed Nathan Judson Murry into this world. At 8 pounds and 1 ounce, measuring 19 inches long Nate has taken the title as the largest Murry grandchild, a title which I'm sure Jeff's other siblings will let Erin keep.
And now, to show off my new nephew...
The happy family...doesn't Erin look fabulous??
He's already wrapped around her finger :)
There is nothing more precious than a sleeping baby. Congratulations Luke and Erin! We love you both and can't wait to meet baby Nate!
We received a call last night at 8:30 p.m. California time, 11:30 p.m. Washington D.C. time, that Erin's water broke. Jeff and I began praying for a safe delivery, and at 8:15 a.m. this morning God answered our prayers when Erin and Luke welcomed Nathan Judson Murry into this world. At 8 pounds and 1 ounce, measuring 19 inches long Nate has taken the title as the largest Murry grandchild, a title which I'm sure Jeff's other siblings will let Erin keep.
And now, to show off my new nephew...
The happy family...doesn't Erin look fabulous??
He's already wrapped around her finger :)
There is nothing more precious than a sleeping baby. Congratulations Luke and Erin! We love you both and can't wait to meet baby Nate!Natalie Update
Sunday morning Jenna discharged from the Irvine hospital and went to the Downey hospital where they tranported Natalie. She was able to hold her and give her a bottle. What a blessed day!
On Monday Jenna went back to the hospital and doctors told Jenna and Clint two new things: Natalie has jaundice and needs to be on photo therapy, and her lungs are not producing what they need on their own to prevent her lungs from collapsing.
With photo therapy they are again not able to hold Natalie, and the doctors also put the feeding tube back in so she is not eating any bottles at this time.
They are monitoring the lung development through X-rays, and hopefully soon we will see this little baby improving and going home soon!!
I had the privilege of taking care of Amy, my four year old niece, yesterday so my sister and mom could visit Natalie in the hospital. Amy is eager to be with her sister, but even more, to be home with her mom and dad again too!
Also, please pray for my brother and sister-in law, Luke and Erin who are now in labor with their first born son. She was due June 22, so the baby is full term, and we are hoping for a smooth and quick delivery!!
On Monday Jenna went back to the hospital and doctors told Jenna and Clint two new things: Natalie has jaundice and needs to be on photo therapy, and her lungs are not producing what they need on their own to prevent her lungs from collapsing.
With photo therapy they are again not able to hold Natalie, and the doctors also put the feeding tube back in so she is not eating any bottles at this time.
They are monitoring the lung development through X-rays, and hopefully soon we will see this little baby improving and going home soon!!
I had the privilege of taking care of Amy, my four year old niece, yesterday so my sister and mom could visit Natalie in the hospital. Amy is eager to be with her sister, but even more, to be home with her mom and dad again too!
Also, please pray for my brother and sister-in law, Luke and Erin who are now in labor with their first born son. She was due June 22, so the baby is full term, and we are hoping for a smooth and quick delivery!!
Monday, June 7, 2010
Natalie Alyssa Pine
My middle sister Jenna and her husband just had their second daughter named Natalie Alyssa Pine weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces and measuring 19 1/4 inches long.
Jenna had regular contractions taking her to the hospital a few time during the past few weeks. Fortunately the doctors were able to slow her contractions down and send her home. Friday, June 4 at 36 weeks there was no slowing her contractions down. They took her in for her C-section (which was scheduled for June 29) and Natalie Alyssa Pine entered the world ...way bigger than the doctor's estimated 3-4 pounds!!
When Natalie was born there were concerns about her rapid breathing and heart rate. After many hours of waiting to hear what was happening and questions about surgery, we were relieved to be told that Natalie had a valve to her heart that should have closed when she was born and did not, but hopefully within a few days of her birth it will close on it's own and she will be completely healthy. Until the valve closes she is on a breathing machine, with a tube to her stomach to prevent gas building up and an IV that the doctors originally put through the umbilical cord, but have since moved to her left arm.
Look at her gorgeous hair! She's a beauty!
Unfortunately there was not enough room in the NICU for Natalie at the hospital Jenna delivered at, so they transferred her to a different hospital only 10 hours after the delivery. Jenna was not stable at the time, due to some hemorrhaging during the C-section, so they were not able to transport her with Natalie. Clint remained with Natalie, and because of hospital policies Jenna could not have anyone other than her spouse with her past visiting hours, so she remained alone. My mom, older sister and I tried to make sure that on Saturday Jenna was not alone, except when she wanted to sleep. Although we tried to get Jenna transferred to the hospital with Natalie, it just wasn't possible, so Jenna decided to discharge from the hospital on Sunday, only 36 hours after her C-section (short of the recommended 3 days recovery). Jenna, as well as Amy, her older daughter, are staying with my parents and she can visit Natalie at the hospital. Natalie remains in the NICU, and probably will for a few more days, and Clint will stay with Natalie to love, monitor, and make any necessary decisions.
Proud Mama celebrating with Martinelli's
Cheers!
Yesterday, Jenna was reunited with Natalie and was able to hold her and give her (now 3 days old) the first bottle. Jenna said that she "chowed" the entire ounce, and that it was the best day ever just spending time holding and feeding her baby, truly an answer to many, many prayers!
Although this was a roller coaster weekend, we are blessed to to have Natalie safely with us and to see everyone's health improving. Please pray with us that baby Natalie will be health enough to be discharged soon, and that Jenna will continue to heal from her C-section.
*sorry for the lack of pictures...i forgot my camera half the time i was at the hospital and have asked family to email me pictures, but emailing right now is low priority. i will post more pictures when i get them!
Jenna had regular contractions taking her to the hospital a few time during the past few weeks. Fortunately the doctors were able to slow her contractions down and send her home. Friday, June 4 at 36 weeks there was no slowing her contractions down. They took her in for her C-section (which was scheduled for June 29) and Natalie Alyssa Pine entered the world ...way bigger than the doctor's estimated 3-4 pounds!!
When Natalie was born there were concerns about her rapid breathing and heart rate. After many hours of waiting to hear what was happening and questions about surgery, we were relieved to be told that Natalie had a valve to her heart that should have closed when she was born and did not, but hopefully within a few days of her birth it will close on it's own and she will be completely healthy. Until the valve closes she is on a breathing machine, with a tube to her stomach to prevent gas building up and an IV that the doctors originally put through the umbilical cord, but have since moved to her left arm.
Look at her gorgeous hair! She's a beauty!
Proud Mama celebrating with Martinelli's
Cheers!Although this was a roller coaster weekend, we are blessed to to have Natalie safely with us and to see everyone's health improving. Please pray with us that baby Natalie will be health enough to be discharged soon, and that Jenna will continue to heal from her C-section.
*sorry for the lack of pictures...i forgot my camera half the time i was at the hospital and have asked family to email me pictures, but emailing right now is low priority. i will post more pictures when i get them!
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