Friday, December 11, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Adalyn - Week 3 -4 Pictures
Here are some pictures from Labor Day weekend. The OC Lumiqued's (Luke, Michelle,Kilanii and Keanen) along with my mom came up to visit! We also had several other visitors that weekend.
We had lots of fun.
Our little dalmation for Halloween 2009
Miss Adalyn was a dalmation for Halloween this year. She was absolutely adorable. We spent Friday night at the Teter's house and had a yummy dinner and caught up with old and new friends. We then spent Saturday night at Yvette's house and had yet another awesome dinner and desserts. I even got to play some poker which was a lot of fun.
Slackers....
Okay, it's been almost 2 months since we've updated this site and we need get blogging again! Stay tuned for more posts coming soon!
Friday, September 18, 2009
Growing, growing, growing....
Adalyn is now a month old (5 weeks tomorrow) and is right on track for her weight. I guess she's actually a little ahead. She's definitely a good eater. She typically eats 3-4 ounces at each feeding, but for the last couple of nights before bed, she's eaten anywhere from 5-9 ounces. Just when we think she's done, she's asking for more. In the last 26 days, she's averaged about 1.2 ounces a day (normal is 1 ounce a day). This morning at her appointment, she weighed in at 9 lbs., 3.1 ounces!!! Before the appointment, Jared's guess was 9 lbs., 5 ounces and my guess was 8 lbs., 8 ounces. I guess he was closer than me!
As I watch her grow every day, its amazing to see how quickly she changes. I think back to August 15th and realize that she doesn't look much like the little girl that was born that night. Her cheeks have filled out, her hair has lightened up a bit, her eyes still continue to baffle me on the color, her then slim arms and legs are now a little bit chunkier, her fingers and toes continue to grow and her love for sleep is still very strong. She's a good sleeper, eater and pooper
The tummy/gas issues she had earlier are a lot better. She's not straining as much to get it out of her system. My mom brought us this herbal oil called "Aceite de Manzanilla" where about a drop of it is massaged on her tummy around her belly button, but not on it. We can't say for certain that's what it is, but it has certainly gotten better since we started applying it after each diaper change.
Well, that's it for now....just wanted to share a bit about how much she's grown these last few weeks.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Bigfoot!
Coming soon to a park near you!
Adalyn is 4 weeks old...how time flies! She is growing everyday!
Friday, September 4, 2009
Isn't she lovely
Isn't she lovely
Isn't she wonderfullIsn't she precious
Less than (3 weeks) old
I never thought through love we'd be
Making one as lovely as she
But isn't she lovely made from love
Isn't she pretty
Truly the angel's best
Boy, I'm so happy
We have been heaven blessed
I can't believe what God has done
through us he's given life to one
But isn't she lovely made from love
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Uncle David, Auntie Rose and Alyssa visit
The last weekend of August was a busy one, but fun! The family had lots to do and people to see!!! :D My brother Dave and his family came up to NorCal from SoCal. Although the visit was short, we enjoyed seeing each other and they got to meet the newest addition to the family, Adalyn Grace. We went to lunch at Michael's Restaurant at Shoreline and then ran some errands with them. They left to meet up with other family for dinner and then visited us one last time on their way back home. Thanks for visiting!
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Grandpa arrives and Sunday dress!
Grandpa Koopman arrived on saturday to get his share of baby time. He was very excited to see his first granddaughter.
Later on in the day we went to the Kilohana race site to see friends and show off!
Afterwards, we went to dinner at Olive Garden to celebrate my Dad's birthday, parents wedding anniversary and the arrival of our little sunbeam, Adalyn.
Today we all got up and went to church. Of course Adalyn had to put on a pretty dress.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Kicked back and relaxing!
Today was a fun day as she had many visitors that came to hold her. Grandma Lumiqued, Auntie Lourie and Auntie Mary Ann all came by to share some love with our little Adalyn.
After all the fun Adalyn wanted to just lay back and chill in her crib while Grandma Koopman and I went shopping for food and other baby items.
Looking forward to what new adventure today brings!
Jared
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
24 hour crash course
Well we have survived our first 24 hours home. It wasn't easy but with Grandma Linda's help we made it through.
Adalyn had a tough time with gas and latching on for feeding...which means it was a very long night for everyone, especially Mary Lou. tonight we have a better plan of action so hopefully it wont be so rough on Adalyn.
Mary Lou also had a rough night last night. She had several chill spells which made it hard for her to rest and also feed the baby. So while I took Adalyn to her first appontment at the newborn club and to get her blood tested, Mary Lou visited the woemns clinic to get checked out. Our little girl is the star of the day...she didn't cry one bit as they poked her for the blood draw. The doctor wanted to check for infection from the surgery. Everything was ok and the doctor told her that the chills could be a result of her milk supply coming in. Apparantly the chills are a common issue for woman just beginning to nurse.
After all our checkups at the hospital, we came home to have lunch. Grandma Erica made a visit and spent the entire afternoon holding Adalyn and pampering her as grandma's do. This allowed Mary Lou to get some much needed rest throughout the afternoon. I spent part of the time doing some meal planning and then I also took a nap. We are so glad both grandma's were able to spend some time with our daughter while we got to rest.
After dinner, baby got her first bath at home! It was a bit tramatic at first, but she soon calmed down for a few kodak moments.
Now it is time for bed before another round of feeding, burping, and diapers.
Until next time,
Jared
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Home at last!
Both Mary lou and Adalyn recieved passing grades from the doctors today and both were discharged from the hospital at noon today.
Adalyn slept peacefully on her first journey into the outside world and on her first car ride. Grandma Koopman was ready waiting to great us as we walked in the door. She had everything all clean and in order...what a treat!
Home at last! Home at last, Thank God Almighty, we are home at last!
Thank you everyone for all your prayers and support (and food!) the last few days. We truly appreciate everything you have done.
Now our adventure begins and we are so excited.
Jared, Mary Lou and Adalyn
Day 3 - Jaundice Girl
Early this morning, baby girl had some blood work done. The Pediatrician came by afterward and informed us of the results. Adalyn has jaundice and they were going to start treatment shortly. Our little girl got her own little contraption that looked like a tanning bed. Contrary to how that sounded, she was not a happy girl. Eyes were covered, she was no longer in the comfort of a swaddle and she wasn't able to enjoy looking at all the things around her, especially mommy and daddy.
She cried a lot and it was a big shocker to most of us as she didn't cry at all unless someone was poking her with a needle. Despite the unhappy baby, we made the best of it and made every opportunity to break her from the tanning bed jail cell and fed and changed her sneaking in some cuddle time with grandma and friends who visited. All in all, she has to stay under the lights 24/7 until she's released only to be removed when feeding or changing.
We made it through today with some heartache in listening to her cry, but we know its for the best and we'll soon be able to bring her home.
My progress has been going very well. I have all the symptoms of surgery (c-section) and was able to pass all the requirements to no longer have to be hooked up to any machines. It was great freedom having everything removed by this morning and finally be able to take a shower and eat a regular non-clear diet of foods!!! :D
Since we haven't gotten much sleep and Adalyn will likely be very fussy throughout the night (maybe mommy more so concerned) we've decided to move her into the nursery for the night so she can be monitored and mommy and daddy can get a good solid night of sleep. So, we'll see her again in the morning, unless we decide to check in on her during the night.
Well, that's it for now....thanks everyone for visiting us today!
Love,
The Koopman's (Jared, Mary Lou and Adalyn)
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