Week #2 with Maya

We got a great report from Maya's 2 week appointment last Thursday. She is a very healthy baby now weighing 8 lbs. (50%), 21 1/2" long (95%), and 14" circumference (50%). Since she left the hospital at 7 lbs. 3 oz. and has gained quite a bit her pediatrician gave the okay to feed her less often and try to get her on a 4 hour schedule. That was happy news to me! Since we have put the schedule into play she is sleeping a lot longer at night.

We decided to bless Maya last Sunday (July 26th) while my parents were in town.

Here are some pictures of our little angel...

Grandpa Jensen, Maya, Daddy, and Great-Grandpa Jensen
Uncle Jake and Maya
Grandpa and Grandma Walker with Maya
Grandma Jensen and Maya

Our Beautiful Girl

Introducing Maya Jensen...
July 17, 2009

12:32 am
7 lbs. 12 oz.
21 inches long

The labor and delivery went wonderfully. I ended up waking up Thursday morning with contractions. My water broke and by 2:30 pm I was in the delivery room. All I have to say is epidurals are AMAZING!! Once I got that thing everything was a breeze. She was already down pretty low when I got to the hospital so she came fast and easy. She is a great little eater and sleeps pretty good too, let's hope it continues.

Here are some hospital shots:

Tommy surprised me with some diamond earings!

Pictures from yesterday (5 days old):

Having a baby Friday

So, I had my appointment yesterday afternoon and was happy to hear that I am not totally incapable of going into labor and my body is progressing a little. I am dilated to a 1/2 cm, which is better than nothing. We are going to stick with the original game plan. I am going to the hospital Thursday night and starting the fun process. We should have our little girl Friday, thanks for being willing to share your birthdy mom!

The Nursery

The nursery is now finished!

Tommy was wonderful and painted the wall a pink/purple color, it used to be a brown/bronze. My sister Erin made the amazing quilt and my mom made the diaper holder and wipes case. Tommy's parents were very generous to buy us the adorable dresser. It is all perfect!

It still continues...

I had another doctor's appointment yesterday and did not get good news. There is still no change at all. My doctor doesn't want me going past 42 weeks and thinks I will need to be induced. As of now, I am scheduled for a cervical ripening induction on Friday, July 17th. I am told that there is a 50/50 chance that things will result in a c-section that day. I have another appointment on Tuesday and if there is any change the induction will be called off. Wish me luck!

SCHOOL'S OUT!

My last day of school, for who knows how long, was yesterday! It is a bitter, sweet feeling. Thankfully I had an amazing class to end with. I am looking forward to not having to work but I know there is an even bigger task ahead of me. I cannot wait for the day where I get to be the mom who helps out in the classroom, instead of the teacher.

Also had a doctor's appointment yesterday and no change!

Pregnancy Update

For those inquiring... I am down to what is supposed to be my last two weeks, due date is July 10th. My previous doctor's appointment was last Tuesday and there was no sign of a baby coming any time soon, NOTHING is happening. I am not totally uncomfortable yet so I'm alright with the results. I am focusing on finishing up the school year, on Thursday, and then I will starting getting anxious I'm sure. She is moving around tons and so much stronger that it is not cute and fun any more, besides that I'm okay with her staying in there a bit longer.

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My mother-in-law and sisters-in-law threw me the most AMAZING baby shower a week ago. Thank you to all those who were so generous at my shower. Tommy and I are greatly blessed with such wonderful family and friends! My mom has all the pictures from the shower on her camera. Here are a few shots from mine...

The Walker girls sorting out the abundance of gifts:

(It was wonderful having you all out here, thanks!)

Best friends from California:

Friends I love from work: