Thursday, October 23, 2008

She has arrived!

Though most all of you who receive this blog as an email are already very well aware that our sweet little daughter Emilie has finally joined us, I am told by Matt to treat this more like our "Family Diary" so this post will be a bit of repeat for most of you! All the same- our best post yet- as we get to announce the birth of Emilie Newell Edwards who joined us on Monday, October 6,2008 at 8:59pm. She weighed 8lbs, 13 oz, and measured 21 1/2 inches long. And while it was a long Monday at Northside Hospital, it could not have ended better!

We now have our sweet bundle of joy at home with us and are enjoying every second with her! She spends most of her time sleeping, eating and gazing up at us with a curious look on her face. But we are noticing changes every day. We've certainly lost a little of the sleep we used to get but are adjusting surprisingly well. It's amazing how much less you can get by with!

It's been great for me being at home and spending time with her. We even ventured out of the house w/ mommy driving for the first time this past Monday. We didn't go further than a two mile radius from our home but I think she really enjoyed getting a look at Pike Nursery, Steinmart, Publix and Limetree! And each day we go a little further- or at least go somewher new. Yesterday we went to Chastain Park and took a long walk around the trail there, followed by a few more quick errands. I've become a real expert at popping the carseat in and out and getting Emilie into her stroller. She is a great shopping/errand running partner too. She agrees w/ everything I say. : )

I've attached just a few recent pics from this week, as most of you have seen the collection from the hospital and her first week. (I'll attach a couple of those too though).

While I'm home, I(we) are going to try and keep on top of our "blogging" a little bit better now that we can share things about Emilie, so if you get tired of hearing from us-feel free to take yourself off the email list- then you can just check in as you wish at the blog site. Til next time!




Emilie and Mommy in the hospital.


First ride in the car on the way home from Northside.


Just a cute picture of the little lady.


Emilie's first "playdate" with Parker Troughton- Danielle and Phillip's little boy.


Emilie and Daddy hanging out after work

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Just days away...

So we had a great doctor visit today, and there is news! If the baby doesn't decide to arrive before Sunday evening, our doctor has me heading to Northside Sunday night, to be induced on Monday! As he put it, the baby is "cooked".
We are so excited and really just can't wait. I think we're ready- as ready as we'll ever be at least! We'll keep you posted as much as we can! Since a few people have asked, below are a few photos of the nursery- future home of little our new baby boy or girl!