First Check Up

Ella went to the doctor today. She is officially one week old today. She weighs 6lbs and 14oz. She has gained 10oz since we left the hospital on Sunday. She is doing great with feedings and enjoys keeping her momma awake from midnight to 7am. Josh and I are doing great and love spending every moment of the day with her. She smiles and makes funny little squeeky noises. She likes her swing very much and is in it pretty much all day long, unless we are holding her. :) We are very blessed to have such a healthy and loving baby.

More pictures to come soon.

Leighanne :)

Going home

We are still not sure what time but Ella, Leighanne and I are supposed to be heading home from the hospital today. Both girls are doing great and are ready to sleep in their own beds. You are all welcome to come to the house and see her whenever you want just give one of us a call. We'll be getting new pics on here by the end of the week i would imagine so keep checking back. Thanks for the support

Birth Photos

Here are some more photos from the birth.

Doing Great

Hey Everyone,


Here are some pictures we have of Ella today. I am pretty tired and sore, but enjoying my little bundle of joy.

Leighanne :)

Happy Birthday Ella

Ella was born at 935 this morning. She weighed 6lb 9oz and was 20 inches long. Lots and lots of black curly hair on her head. Leighanne says she looks like a gorilla just like her mother did when she was born. They ended up having to do a C section due to some minor complications. Everything went well i just gave her her first breakfast and she was greatful. Leighanne is feeling pretty well other than being a little nausiated and her stomach is sore as expected. We'll get pictures on asap.

Getting close

Leighanne's water broke at 2 this morning and by 7:00 went from not being dialated at all to a 6. Things went really fast but everything is going great. She had an epideral at around 2:30 and has not had any discomfort since. Doctors arent really giving us a time table but they did give her a shot to slow down the dialation. Ill post again later on.

She's on her way!!

Hey Everyone,

I will be checking into the hospital tonight to start my process. I will be getting my potossin around 10am tomorrow. Ella should be here within the next 24 hours. Keep checking out the blog page and we will keep you updated.

Josh and I are extremely excited...

talk to you soon!!!

Almost Here!!!

Hey Everyone,

Josh and I went to the doctor last night. I am 39 weeks and not dialated yet. So the plan of action is: Tuesday I go back to the doctor to see if I am dialated. If not, I will check into the hospital on Wed night, receive a procedure to soften the cervix, and then be induced on Thursday morning. If I am dialated next Tuesday, I will just have to go to the hospital on Thursday morning to be induced. I am feeling pretty good right now. A little tired and sore back from doing the bunny hop, chicken dance, and parachute dance with my students this week. Great week to pick a dance unit I know!! The baby's room is all ready. Josh and I are ready to go, so unless I go before my due date, Ella will be here on Thursday, Jan 22nd. Keep checking the blog and we will keep you posted on how things proceed.

I will be uploading some pictures this week!! Bare with me, we do not have internet at home and I try to do all of this stuff on my break at school. :)

Leighanne and Josh :)