Three Weeks

 Today Claire is 3 weeks old. Tony went back to work this week so it is just Mommy & Claire all day. She has been a very good baby, I can leave her in her swing, bouncy seat or her bed whenever I need to shower or get things done around the house and she keeps herself entertained or goes to sleep. Today Rachel & Shelly visited Claire and she loved every minute of it. Most importantly here are new pictures. I figured out if I put her up against the owl she doesn't scream :)

New pictures with the new camera...

Grandma & Grandpa DeFail came for a visit and to celebrate Grandma's birthday. It was so good for them to get to see Claire because the last time they saw her she was still strapped to a Bili Bed and couldn't get any lovin'. Today Claire has been fussier than she has ever been before. I'm hoping it is something I ate or she is just having an off day and it's not permanent. Hoping the honeymoon isn't over!!!

I promise that Tony will be in some of the pictures but he is hogging the new camera!!

Two Weeks Old:

Claire is 2 weeks old today, sniff, sniff. She had her 2 week checkup today. She is weighing in at a whopping 7lbs. 11oz and measuring 19.5 inches. I have a hard time believing that she grew an inch and a half since birth, I think her legs have just straightened out!! Everything looks good. We will schedule an ultrasound soon to check her hips since there is a risk of developing hip dysplasia because of the crazy position her legs were in during the MONTHS that she was breech. 

This week I got to celebrate my first Mother's Day. My hubby made me breakfast and got me an awesome new camera to take even more pictures of Sweet Pea!

Really, it is the one of the only times she cries all week!!!

Starting to be friends...

One Week Old

I really can't believe that Claire is already a week old (actually closer to 2 weeks from when I am posting this) It really is flying by. I want it to SLOW DOWN!! 

Lovin' Aunt Linny's Chair!

Claire at Home

Claire is adjusting to life in her new home and is doing very well! So far she has met all 4 of her grandparents and loves them all. Grammy & Pap Fefolt have been cleaning/landscaping/organizing the house from top to bottom and it is VERY appreciated. Claire has been a very good baby so far, cries maybe 5 minutes total a day and has been eating on a three hour or more schedule since she's been home. We are definitely not taking it for granted because we know that it isn't going to last!

Daddy Love

Pap & Grammy

Claire's Birth! (Graphic!!)

Here is a short video of Claire making her debut. We are so used to the medical world that I don't know if this is TMI for some people, so I apologize if it is!! (At least it was a c-section, haha)

Claire is here!!!

On April 27th 2010 at 2:13pm Claire Angeline DeFail was born weighing 7lbs 4.6oz and measuring 18 inches long. We love her so much!

Meeting Mommy 

First Bath

Little Diva- Voted Best Dressed of the Nursery!

38 (and LAST)  Weeks!!!

Today I came across a very disturbing picture. When I found out I was pregnant I decided that I would take a monthly belly picture, well my intentions were good but I got as far as 1 month and never got around to it again. I just found that picture when I was looking through old pictures on my computer. I decided to finish it off with a 9 month picture. Please look no further if you have a weak stomach!!! I will warn you it is not pretty, and just another reason that this blog is by invitation only!!




We just came from the doctors and we are still a go for tomorrow. Can't believe it is here already. All we need to do now is put the car seat in the car, do some chores, and pack our bags. We are hoping she is as mellow on the outside as she has been on the inside :)

37 Weeks & The Nursery is DONE!!

Tonight we put the finishing touches on Claire's room. Now all we need to do is put the carseat in the car and I think we are ready. Amazing! All we need is a baby...

37 Weeks- Just when you thought you couldn't get any bigger!!

36 Weeks!!

Julie & Joe Visit:

So, I may not be as good at this blogging thing as I thought...I really will try to keep it updated once Claire arrives! And I think I will  send out some invitations so people can actually view it.

This weekend Julie and Joe came to visit after being in Augusta for the Masters. We had lots of fun even if it was just sitting around and eating (me) and drinking (them) :)