Happy Thanksgiving

So Far...

Telia Abigail is 1 week and 4 days old today. She is doing great and so far has proven to be a fairly laid back baby. She is eating well and sleeping like a champ.

When Telia was 3 days old she had to get photo therapy due to having jaundice. Her big sister Ruby also had this when she was a newborn but with Telia it only lasted 2 nights (as opposed to almost 2 weeks with Ruby). We were very very relieved that it only lasted a few days.

We have had some friends and family come by to meet Telia, spend time with Ruby, and bring us meals. Here are just a few of our friends

Matt and Cori Anderson

Jessica...Ruby used to call her "CaCa" and this weekend decided to call her "Jecka"

Ruby has done pretty well getting used to her new baby sister. Here is a picture of Ruby holding Telia for the first time. She has shown a few signs of being jealous (such as fussing when Daddy holds Telia) but mostly has just acted out by "fake crying" at randoms times of the day. Sometimes Telia is not even around (napping)...not sure how to handle this one exactly but we have been trying to give her some grace since we know her world just got turned upside down last week. Overall she has been a great big sister and is very proud to tell people that she is a big sister.

Proud Grandparents

Baby Telia is here

2 days old

Telia Abigail was born on the day that we were wanting since we found out we were pregnant. Although it wasn't essential that we had that date it was neat that God blessed us with a fun birth date for both our girls. Ruby's is 9/8/07 and Telia's is 11/10/09. Makes it pretty easy to remember their birthdays.

Telia came into the world weighing a whopping 7 pounds 8 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. She was born at 3:38 pm with zero complications and a relatively easy labor and delivery. I might post more details on that one later.

Here are some pictures of the last couple of days. Telia looks a lot like Ruby but with less and lighter colored hair.

A few minutes old with her parents

Feeling pretty good most of the day...I really can't complain

Big Sister Ruby was very excited to finally meet Telia

Meal Plan Monday

This week is extremely tentative due to the fact that I could have a baby at any given moment. I didn't really do the recipes that I listed last time so I am going to try most of them again.

Monday: Chicken in a pot recipe that I didn't use last time

Tuesday: Spaghetti Squash with Spinach and Raisons

Wednesday: Pasta with broccoli

Thursday: leftovers

Friday: Pizza

Home Stretch

6 Days until my due date...lets see if we make it

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday to my Grandma and Ruby's great Grandma! May you have a splendid day and lots more years to come!

Happy Birthday!

To my sistah Kim! Here's hoping I don't have a baby on your birthday! I would prefer that my husband were in town first :)

Scriptures for Labor

Getting ready to have this baby (not today just soon) and remembering these promises:

“Yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary.” Is. 40:31

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Josh. 1:9

“But you, be strong and do not lose courage, for there is reward for your work.” 2 Chron. 15:7

“I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; from whence shall my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” Ps. 121:1-2

“From birth I have relied on you; you brought me forth from my mother’s womb. I will ever praise you.” Ps. 71:6

“In God I have put my trust, I shall not be afraid.” Ps. 56:11a