Big Mama!

Here is a pic of me just hours before Charlie was born. I can't believe I was that big!

Catching Up on My Blog

First time I held my baby boy...wish you could see his face!
When Grandpa and Grandma came to visit Addie and see Charlie for the first time. We went to go feed the ducks!
Another family photo!

The family (minus Charlie - he was in the stroller sounds asleep) at the Memphis Zoo. By the way, Memphis has a much better zoo than Nashville. Ours is pretty lame.

Updates on Charlie

We love our baths! No crying yet.

Addie and Aunt Laura at the 4th of July celebration down at the lakehouse!

Charles Franklin Say has arrived!

Charles Franklin Say

Born May 23, 2008

2:29 p.m.

7 lbs 2 oz.

19 3/4 inches

After a uncomplicated c-section, little Charlie entered our world. He has lots of hair, just like big sister Addie did when she was born. He has very thin feet with really long toes! He has been a very good baby so far and has barely cried. (Let's hope he keeps that up!) Breastfeeding is going well, just trying to balance that milk supply right now with the demand.

My mom is here and has been a tremendous help to all of us. Addie is adjusting well. She wants to go see her brother and give him kisses. She will be in full time day care the rest of this week but will start to go only Tues/Thurs starting next week. We will see how it goes when little Charlie is around her more often.

Charlie Say's Planned Birthday!

My c-section has officially been scheduled for Wednesday, May 28th at 2:00 p.m. I can't believe I actually know the day. That is 5 weeks from today! My last day at work will be Wednesday, May 21st (4 Weeks from today).

I went to my 34 week appt today and my blood pressure was still elevated but lower than last time. She decided to take blood to test my levels to make sure I don't have preeclampsia. I have also been instructed to rest for 1 hour when I get home each evening - impossible! So, my doctor has advised me to leave work 1 hour early each day and go home and lie down. We will see if I can actually do that.

Charlie is in the headdown position so he is ready to go! I go back for my 36 week appointment on 5/7/08. Stay tuned...

Stickers

Notice the lovely stickers on Addie's hands in the below pics. We didn't even attempt to take them off for fear of a meltdown which happens often with no warning. We didn't want to press our luck.