Mmmmm....Chocolate Bunny!!
Easter is sooo exhausting! Love my Easter outfit.

Stella and I and my Mom stayed in for Easter while Davis and Travis went to church and out to Seth and Susan's place for lunch. Stella has slept most of the day probably due to the insane amount of crying she did yesterday. We think she might have a bit of reflux, but she still sleeps really great once she calms down. Davis got loads of great loot from the bunny and Stella got some new pacifiers, which she loved. Stella eats like a champ and is close to 10lbs right now; I think it has something to do with all the Easter candy...

Believe it or not, our perfectly sweet baby Stella exercised her lungs last night after Mom left. I told Mom if she keeps this up, she'll have to come stay until all this crying stops. She does really well at night, waking every 3 hours to eat and likes to visit a bit at 3am. Davis, of course, wakes around 6:30 to do the same. He has been very affectionate and protective of "baby sister."

Well, Stella had a weight check today and we are so proud of our little pig. She gained a pound in a week and is weighing in at 8lbs, 13oz. She worked up quite the appetite and had to eat again immediately after the appointment. As long as we don't have any questions, her next appointment is another weight check in a month!

Hmmm, I think it was love at first sight.

Davis is already a great help and a very loving big brother. He wants to hold, kiss and hug on "baby sister" all the time.

He told me a couple of days ago, "My baby sister is fantastical!" I agree.

We'll see how long this will last...

Stella Rose

Well, after nine long and anxious months, our perfect little Stella Rose arrived four days early. After having a few contractions during swim class Thursday, March 19, I went into a quick labor and delivery. Stella was born at 12:38am, 8lbs, 19 1/2 inches on March 20.

She has passed all her screenings and appears to be doing well. So far...she has a healthy appetite and is already outgrowing some of her newborn clothing. We cannot complain about her night schedule, but I am sure that will change in the coming weeks.

As for us, we are tired and relieved and worried all at the same time. My physical health appears to be just fine, although my sanity is always in question. Travis is just glad to have his family at home and is taking advantage of his extra time with Davis.

And Davis, he is full of excitement and will probably be the focus of several posts with his entertaining way of viewing life. He is overly affectionate and very helpful...so far.

Stella has a weight check tomorrow and I plan to keep everyone posted about her accomplishments.