Happy 3 Week Birthday Addison

Our little darling is 3 weeks old today and growing fast. Everyday I see a difference! Next week we have an appointment for her newborn pictures. Katie with Two Suez will be doing the pics - she is the one that took our maternity pics. I can't wait!

Mother's Day Weekend

We had a busy weekend! On Saturday Addison made her first road trip to Vicksburg to meet her great grandmother. She loves riding in the car & was great the entire time. Then on Sunday she made her first trip to Bastrop. Again, she was a champ! Mother's Day has a whole new meaning now that I am officially a mother of a little human being. Just when I thought I couldn't appreciate my mom any more, I DO!

We've started 'tummy time' with Addison, but she associates being on her belly with sleeping! I guess because that is how she was most of the time in the NICU. She is a funny little girl!

Happy Birthday & Due Date

Today Addison is 2 weeks old & this was her original due date. I think we have adjusted nicely to parenthood. It has been a hard 2 weeks, but so worth it!

1st Dr. Visit

Today was Addison's first dr. visit. She is 12 days old & had a great check-up. Last Tuesday when she was released from the NICU she weighed 6.9lbs & today she weighs 7.7lbs! Our little piglet! The first week home was a daze, but each day it gets easier. We are all learning so much about one another & enjoying every second of it.

Buddy is a great big brother just as we all thought he would be. He always checks on Addison by giving her a nudge with his cold, wet nose. She doesn't seem to mind.

Our Princess Is Home

Addison was released from the NICU yesterday and we are thrilled to have her home at last. That was the longest 5 days ever! I know we have so much to be thankful for because there are so many babies in the NICU that have been there for much longer than our angel. She has been great! Everything I imagined. We have to go back to the hospital on Friday for follow-up bloodwork. Since she had a blood transfusion the test must be done 7 days from the first one. It's just routine from what I understand. The first appt with the pediatrician is next Tuesday. I guess that will be the true test to see if Blake & I know what we are doing with this little girl! LOL

Addison

I was discharged from the hospital today, but given a courtesy room until Addison goes home next week. The NICU doctor is confident we should be home by Wednesday. Today they took the line out of her belly, but she still has the IV's in each hand for fluids. All of her tests & my tests came back negative for infection, so we now know the blood loss was strictly from the cord breaking when the doctor was removing it from around her neck.

We will get to hold & feed her again tonight. All day long we go back there & just stare at her. It's a feeling that can't be put into words. Thank you all for keeping us in your thoughts & prayers. We have such wonderful friends & family!
Love,
Dewana, Blake & Addison

Addison Update

The pics below were taken last night at our visit. Addison is responding well to her medications. The nurse said she will likely come off the oxygen today. She is being given blood since she lost some during delivery due to the umbilical cord incident.