Our little princess!!
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Haley's 6 Week Photo Shoot
My good friend Blane took Haley's 6 week photos a couple of weeks back. I thought I would share some of the best ones. Haley continues to grow and show more and more personality. She started smiling and it is precious. We are enjoying every day with her so much!!
Our little princess!!
Our little princess!!
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Haley's First Christmas
Haley must have been really good in 2008 because Santa sure brought her a lot of presents! 
Grandma and Grandpa P came over Christmas Eve day. 
We opened a mountain of presents Christmas Eve and then had her stocking Christmas Day morning. Grandpa Parsons couldn't resist getting Haley her first softball bat. It was really cute... 
We started a new tradition with Haley by reading her "The Night Before Christmas". 
Uncle Andy did a great job of multitasking (babysitting Haley and holding his beer!) :)
Grandma Parsons barely found time to open her presents since she kept volunteering for baby duty! Haley loved every minute of it though.
She got a ton of cool things for Christmas but the hit of the night was the Ocean Wonders crib mobile that Uncle Andy got her. She stared at it for the longest time when we put her in her crib. It was really cute.
Mema and Papa arrived around 4pm on Christmas Day. Her favorite present from them was the Rainforest Floor Activity Mat. All of the colors and sounds have been a real treat to use to entertain her and she loves it. So we can't decide if she is going to be an oceanographer or a wildlife explorer! Mama had her a special present and had made her a fleece Georgia blanket. I know it had to take her forever to make but it was so sweet. I know Haley will love it and wear it out for many years to come!
Daddy had fun holding his granddaughter most of the night. Her onesie so accurately said "Who needs Santa, I have grandparents"!
You couldn't even see Haley for all of the presents! Can we say SPOILED?? But she is so cute you can't resist!
After a long night of opening presents, Haley curled up in the fetal position on papa's lap. I think daddy enjoyed the chance to take a nap too! 
We know it was the first (and most likely last) Christmas with both of our families in our home, but it was so nice celebrating this little one in our own home. Christmas had a whole new meaning this year with Haley to celebrate with us. I can't imagine a more special gift.
Grandma and Grandpa P came over Christmas Eve day. 
We opened a mountain of presents Christmas Eve and then had her stocking Christmas Day morning. Grandpa Parsons couldn't resist getting Haley her first softball bat. It was really cute... 
We started a new tradition with Haley by reading her "The Night Before Christmas". 
Uncle Andy did a great job of multitasking (babysitting Haley and holding his beer!) :)
Grandma Parsons barely found time to open her presents since she kept volunteering for baby duty! Haley loved every minute of it though.
She got a ton of cool things for Christmas but the hit of the night was the Ocean Wonders crib mobile that Uncle Andy got her. She stared at it for the longest time when we put her in her crib. It was really cute.Mema and Papa arrived around 4pm on Christmas Day. Her favorite present from them was the Rainforest Floor Activity Mat. All of the colors and sounds have been a real treat to use to entertain her and she loves it. So we can't decide if she is going to be an oceanographer or a wildlife explorer! Mama had her a special present and had made her a fleece Georgia blanket. I know it had to take her forever to make but it was so sweet. I know Haley will love it and wear it out for many years to come!
Daddy had fun holding his granddaughter most of the night. Her onesie so accurately said "Who needs Santa, I have grandparents"!
You couldn't even see Haley for all of the presents! Can we say SPOILED?? But she is so cute you can't resist!
After a long night of opening presents, Haley curled up in the fetal position on papa's lap. I think daddy enjoyed the chance to take a nap too! 
We know it was the first (and most likely last) Christmas with both of our families in our home, but it was so nice celebrating this little one in our own home. Christmas had a whole new meaning this year with Haley to celebrate with us. I can't imagine a more special gift.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Rub a Dub Dub...Haley's First Bath
Haley did great for her first bath in the tub! It is a group effort though because she likes us both to be there. Mike gets the water ready and sets her towel out and bathes her, I keep her entertained during bathtime, lotion, and get her clothes back on after I warm them in front of the heater. Oh the life of a newborn...
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She continues to enjoy her night time baths with mommy and daddy too. She loves the warm water and almost fell asleep last night while we were bathing her! Two things she doesn't like...having her face washed and when we have to wash her armpits! She is very ticklish there! We are having so much fun with her every night. She is always wide awake after bath time, so I am not sure how "calming" the bedtime bath products are!
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She continues to enjoy her night time baths with mommy and daddy too. She loves the warm water and almost fell asleep last night while we were bathing her! Two things she doesn't like...having her face washed and when we have to wash her armpits! She is very ticklish there! We are having so much fun with her every night. She is always wide awake after bath time, so I am not sure how "calming" the bedtime bath products are!
First Pediatrician Visit 12-1-08
We took Haley for her first pediatrician visit the Monday after we got home from the hospital. It was fun to get her ready for a road trip. She did great in the car and her daddy was a super safe driver!
Dr. Aldridge in Athens is her doctor. She was so sweet with her! 
We talked about her weight (she had lost down to 6 lb. 1 oz.). Dr. Aldridge wanted me to bring her back for a weight check in 3 days to see how she was gaining. When I took her back, she had gained to 6 lb. 3.5 oz. so we were excited to see the progress! Haley got a good report from the doctor and we have another appointment for December 9. 
Going Home on Thanksgiving
We were so excited to get to go home on Thanksgiving. We had a lot to be thankful for this year...a healthy baby girl! We bought a cute pink dress for her "going home outfit". It was a little big on her, but we put it on anyway. As you can see, she was not a fan of getting dressed, but we managed to get it on her anyway.
Getting her in the car seat was quite the challenge. We didn't realize how difficult all of those buckles could be! We got the nurse to check it to make sure we did it properly before heading downstairs though!
The proud daddy carried Haley downstairs as I was rolled in a wheelchair by Nurse Heather. (Yes, I was mad I had to be carted downstairs, but I didn't have a choice so didn't complain too much!)
Mike couldn't resist putting up the Georgia flags to fly on the car for Haley's first ride home. It was pretty funny.
We got her snapped in the car and headed home! It was such a weird feeling going home for the first time. When we got home Weston and Nina had made us a sign welcoming her home. It had a cute pink pig balloon tied to it. Out of habit, Mike pressed the garage door opener. Up goes the sign and the pig and off flies the pig. I decided to make a funny out of the situation and say "when pigs fly, Mary Ann will bring home a baby!" 
Once we were in the house we decided to take her for a tour. She loved her new room! We were glad to be home with our little bundle of joy! 
Getting her in the car seat was quite the challenge. We didn't realize how difficult all of those buckles could be! We got the nurse to check it to make sure we did it properly before heading downstairs though!
The proud daddy carried Haley downstairs as I was rolled in a wheelchair by Nurse Heather. (Yes, I was mad I had to be carted downstairs, but I didn't have a choice so didn't complain too much!)
Mike couldn't resist putting up the Georgia flags to fly on the car for Haley's first ride home. It was pretty funny.
We got her snapped in the car and headed home! It was such a weird feeling going home for the first time. When we got home Weston and Nina had made us a sign welcoming her home. It had a cute pink pig balloon tied to it. Out of habit, Mike pressed the garage door opener. Up goes the sign and the pig and off flies the pig. I decided to make a funny out of the situation and say "when pigs fly, Mary Ann will bring home a baby!" 
Once we were in the house we decided to take her for a tour. She loved her new room! We were glad to be home with our little bundle of joy! 
Visitors
Aunt Becky, Uncle Bruce, and Big Cousin Jackson weren't able to make it the day that Haley arrived, but they made the trip up before we left the hospital. I was so glad they were able to be there to see Haley! Unfortunately we weren't able to let Jackson in the room to be near Haley since she was a newborn and it is cold/flu season, but he still got to see her from afar. I think he was very confused of what this little person was, but it was still really cute to see the look on his face.
Joelle and Emily came to visit while we were in the hospital. Emily brought the cutest snoring pig. I know Haley will love it when she gets older. Arch came later that afternoon. It was sweet of him to take time to come with all that is going on at work right now. I will miss work, but am looking forward to some time with Haley over the next few weeks. 
Blane came to visit in the hospital as well. He was so nice to take some photos for me. I know Haley will be working on her smile over the next few weeks so that she can be perfect for her professional photographer!
Uncle Andy is enjoying his new niece. Once we got home, Mom, Pops, and Andy came over the day after Thanksgiving to visit and have lunch. Grandma and Grandpa P came again the next weekend. I think they can't get enough of her! :) 
Nina brought Clayton over for a play date the other day. Although they couldn't get close, it mostly was just a huge relief to talk to a recent mom about new mom issues for a few minutes. They are so sweet.
My mom came back up this week to spend a few days with her after Mike went back to work. It was so nice to have her here to help so that I could have some company and someone to help out. I was sad to see her go again, but we will see them again soon for Christmas.
Jennifer Broun and Katie Woodall also came by to visit and brought us dinner! It was so great to see good friends! They loved Haley and she just slept the entire time they were visiting!
We are so blessed to have so many friends and family that care for us and visit us!
Joelle and Emily came to visit while we were in the hospital. Emily brought the cutest snoring pig. I know Haley will love it when she gets older. Arch came later that afternoon. It was sweet of him to take time to come with all that is going on at work right now. I will miss work, but am looking forward to some time with Haley over the next few weeks. 
Blane came to visit in the hospital as well. He was so nice to take some photos for me. I know Haley will be working on her smile over the next few weeks so that she can be perfect for her professional photographer!
Uncle Andy is enjoying his new niece. Once we got home, Mom, Pops, and Andy came over the day after Thanksgiving to visit and have lunch. Grandma and Grandpa P came again the next weekend. I think they can't get enough of her! :) 
Nina brought Clayton over for a play date the other day. Although they couldn't get close, it mostly was just a huge relief to talk to a recent mom about new mom issues for a few minutes. They are so sweet. My mom came back up this week to spend a few days with her after Mike went back to work. It was so nice to have her here to help so that I could have some company and someone to help out. I was sad to see her go again, but we will see them again soon for Christmas.
Jennifer Broun and Katie Woodall also came by to visit and brought us dinner! It was so great to see good friends! They loved Haley and she just slept the entire time they were visiting!
We are so blessed to have so many friends and family that care for us and visit us!
Friday, December 5, 2008
Haley's Grand Entrance to the World
We still can't believe Haley is here. She just couldn't wait to get into this world and meet everyone. We had a feeling she would come early, but no one was more surprised Tuesday morning than me when I woke up and my water had broken. Fortunately I was not feeling any pain yet so we were able to take our time and finish getting everything together that we had on our list to take to the hospital. We had most of the stuff together, but were not fully prepared.
By the time we got to the hospital around 7:00, they said I was already 3 cm. They hooked me up to the monitors and said that I was definitely having the baby that day. To keep my mind off of what was going on, I decided to send some text messages and emails for work. Everyone thought I was stupid for working, but it helped me keep my mind off of things.
Around 10am I started getting really uncomfortable and decided to get the epidural. That was when the text messages ended! Boy was the epidural a blessing! The nurse assisting with the delivery was so sweet. Her name was Kara. Dr. Murthy was on call that day and did an excellent job of coaching me through the delivery process. Mike (AKA "Coach") was so excited he was all smiles in the delivery room. He did a great job of trying to keep me distracted and encouraging me through the process. I think he was a little disappointed that he worked so hard to learn breathing techniques and how to time contractions but since I was doing well on pain management early on and my water broke first, he didn't have to do either. He still was the best coach a girl could ask for! My mom was in there as well and I am so glad she got to share the special moment when Haley arrived.
Haley weighed 6 lb. 9 oz. and was 19.25 inches long. She was born at 4:10pm on November 25, 2008. Mike thought it was pretty funny all of the "10's" we kept seeing (Mike's baseball number was 10). We were in room 3110, she was born at 4:10, and I was in labor for 10 hours. Pretty funny coincidence.
Most all of the family made it for the big day. It was so special to have everyone there with us. We are so blessed to have wonderful families.
We are still adjusting to life with a newborn and trying to get her on a schedule. She is a very good baby though. She looks so much like Mike in so many ways. Only thing we see of me in her yet is maybe her ears and possibly her nose. It is pretty cute though that she is taking after her daddy.
More updates to come of her first pediatrician appointment and some other random shots of her first week in this world. Thanks to all for your thoughts and prayers as we adjust to this precious gift.
By the time we got to the hospital around 7:00, they said I was already 3 cm. They hooked me up to the monitors and said that I was definitely having the baby that day. To keep my mind off of what was going on, I decided to send some text messages and emails for work. Everyone thought I was stupid for working, but it helped me keep my mind off of things.
Around 10am I started getting really uncomfortable and decided to get the epidural. That was when the text messages ended! Boy was the epidural a blessing! The nurse assisting with the delivery was so sweet. Her name was Kara. Dr. Murthy was on call that day and did an excellent job of coaching me through the delivery process. Mike (AKA "Coach") was so excited he was all smiles in the delivery room. He did a great job of trying to keep me distracted and encouraging me through the process. I think he was a little disappointed that he worked so hard to learn breathing techniques and how to time contractions but since I was doing well on pain management early on and my water broke first, he didn't have to do either. He still was the best coach a girl could ask for! My mom was in there as well and I am so glad she got to share the special moment when Haley arrived.
Haley weighed 6 lb. 9 oz. and was 19.25 inches long. She was born at 4:10pm on November 25, 2008. Mike thought it was pretty funny all of the "10's" we kept seeing (Mike's baseball number was 10). We were in room 3110, she was born at 4:10, and I was in labor for 10 hours. Pretty funny coincidence.
Most all of the family made it for the big day. It was so special to have everyone there with us. We are so blessed to have wonderful families.
We are still adjusting to life with a newborn and trying to get her on a schedule. She is a very good baby though. She looks so much like Mike in so many ways. Only thing we see of me in her yet is maybe her ears and possibly her nose. It is pretty cute though that she is taking after her daddy.
More updates to come of her first pediatrician appointment and some other random shots of her first week in this world. Thanks to all for your thoughts and prayers as we adjust to this precious gift.
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