1st Trip to Montevideo

We went back to Montevideo to visit family when she was about a week old. We can't go home to Montevideo without a treat at Art's. For those of you who don't know what Art's is...it's this little drive-up hole-in-the-wall restaurant in Monte. It's been there for many years. They have the best burgers and yummy ice cream and slushy treats! I found out later that Emmy didn't really care for Art's food too much. She really put up a fuss after I breast fed her. Maybe when she gets older, she'll learn to love it as much as daddy does.

First Time for Everything...

Sorry it's been so long since our last post. We have been a little busy with Emmy and we usually sleep when she sleeps. We've been blessed with a good baby though.


Our first outing was to the neighbor's house. We took her for a walk in her stroller to their house, but we didn't stay too long. The next day we went to Costco to get some pictures developed. We didn't think that we were going to be gone long, so we didn't even think about bringing her diaper bag. Wow...can you tell that we are first-time parents!!?? She fussed a little bit at Costco, so we had to hurry up and get back home.


Getting ready for the day or an event is so much different now. I have to allow myself a lot of extra time before we leave the house. I'm getting used to doing things one handed. Emmy still doesn't like sleeping in her bassinet. She likes the skin-to-skin contact with mommy. I'm trying to break her of that, because I know how hard it is going to be down the road. I've found out that running my blow dryer keeps her calm too.

Welcome To The World!

We are proud to announce the arrival of our little angel! Emmy Kristine Krusemark was born on July 23, 2008 at 8:40 pm. She weighed 6 lbs 13.5 oz and was 18 inches in length.

The day that Emmy was born was pretty eventful. Our day started at the clinic with my weekly check up. On the way to the exam room, my water broke. My doctor sent us to the hospital and I was admitted around noon after a couple of tests. I didn't have any contractions at all. Our labor nurse had me go for a walk to see if contractions would start on their own. Nothing happened after walking the halls. So at 3:00 they started Pitocin. I started getting contractions and then after a couple of hours ordered an epidural. The doctor who was supposed to administer the epidural was called, but didn't arrive until an hour later. By then the contractions were getting pretty strong. By no time, I was starting to push. However, the nurses noticed Emmy's heartbeat was dropping. So we were brought to the O.R. for an emergency C-Section. Brad was getting pretty nervous and got dressed in scrubs to be with me in the O.R. He did a great job of keeping me calm despite being worried.

After Emmy was born, she was cleaned up and brought to the nursery while I was in recovery. Then we were brought to our post-partum room where we camped out for five long days. We came home on Sunday morning.

We are having so much fun getting to know Emmy. She is such a good baby. However, right now she has her days and nights mixed up and we are working on keeping her up a little more during the day. She is such a precious little peanut. She doesn't like being naked and doesn't like her bassinet very much. She loves cuddle time with mommy and loves to suck her thumb while daddy holds her.

Landscape Curbing

Last weekend my brother, Scott, and his business partner put in landscape curbing around the outside of our house. They worked hard and did a wonderful job. We are thrilled with the completed project and have received several compliments throughout the neighborhood.

Their business is called, "Ultimate Edge." Check out their website at http://www.ultimateedgemn.com/

I'll post better pictures when Brad finishes adding a little more rock around the house.

Week 38

Our Official Countdown is 12 Days!

My ankles are swollen, but I'm still feeling okay. I feel like I'm growing out of my skin though. Sleeping is hard, but I have Ambien prescribed from my doctor and she says it's perfectly okay to take during pregnancy. I think I'll take one tonight. I have been up since 3:30 this morning. I'll be hitting the hay a little early tonight.

Week 37

Our Official Countdown is 19 Days!

I had my weekly check up today. Everything is well and right on track. My belly measures normal at 37 centimeters and the baby is in the "head down" position. It's ready!!! I'm starting to experience more cramping & pelvic pressure today...which my doctor says is a good sign. Right now, the baby has the hiccups. Poor thing...must not have liked the mexican that I had for lunch.

Brad and I are making a "practice" run through to the hospital tonight just so he isn't stressing out on how to get there when the BIG DAY actually comes. I have lots of information & examples for him to refer to on the BIG DAY too. So, he should be okay. I know he'll do just fine. He's going to be such a good daddy!

My last day of work is Friday, July 18th. I'm going to be training in a girl next week. Brad gets two weeks of paternity leave when the baby is born. His boss is not making him travel during this whole month, which is nice.

Also, we just became official members of Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Maple Grove!!! WooHoo!!! :)

Puffy

I've been a little puffy lately. I woke up Sunday morning and my face, hands & legs were all swollen. I haven't been able to wear my wedding ring for a few weeks. I went to Target and bought a fake one. This ring is about one size bigger than my wedding ring, so at first it was a little loose. On Sunday, I couldn't even get it off my finger because they were so swollen.

The puffiness has gone away except in my calves & ankles. I now have kankles. I'm feeling pretty good though.

Little Cousins

My aunt & uncle from Spokane are visiting this week. They brought their two grandsons along for the visit. Last weekend, Brad and I took the two boys, Carlos & Nicholas, to the Como Zoo & the Science Museum while my mom & other family members were at another relative's wedding. We had fun and did a lot of walking. The next day I was a little puffy from all the walking.