Sunday, May 31, 2009
Saturday, May 30, 2009
It's a Girl!
Thanks for being patient for this post - the internet hasn't been working for most of the day....
It's been an exciting few days for the Mulligans. Carrie and I went to the hospital Friday morning to be induced as she had reached 41 weeks. We got here at 8 but didn't get the meds started till 10 because they had a full house. All of the other inductions were cancelled because lack of rooms! Carrie would have hurt someone if that had happened....
She was fully dilated by 2 am and by 4 am started pushing. That didn't go so well as her contractions sort of fizzled out. She took a good nap for about an hour and then started pushing again at 6:30. Our daughter Mikah Noelle was born at 8:42 Sat morning. She weighed 7lbs 15.6 oz & 20 1/4" long. Mom did great with the very long labor and I have a new respect for moms! That is a lot of work!! She had a sucessful VBAC with no complications.
Baby and mom are doing fine. Mikah is beautiful and feeding great. She has a full head of hair and looks just like her big sister. Ella and Grady stopped by this afternoon to check out the new addition to the family. They did well with the baby but the real test will come when we go home on Monday.
Thanks to everyone for prayers and support (and watching the twins). It's great to have a huge support team around us.
Pictures to come later (sorry - using my computer not Carrie's)
Proud new dad (again)
Stephen
It's been an exciting few days for the Mulligans. Carrie and I went to the hospital Friday morning to be induced as she had reached 41 weeks. We got here at 8 but didn't get the meds started till 10 because they had a full house. All of the other inductions were cancelled because lack of rooms! Carrie would have hurt someone if that had happened....
She was fully dilated by 2 am and by 4 am started pushing. That didn't go so well as her contractions sort of fizzled out. She took a good nap for about an hour and then started pushing again at 6:30. Our daughter Mikah Noelle was born at 8:42 Sat morning. She weighed 7lbs 15.6 oz & 20 1/4" long. Mom did great with the very long labor and I have a new respect for moms! That is a lot of work!! She had a sucessful VBAC with no complications.
Baby and mom are doing fine. Mikah is beautiful and feeding great. She has a full head of hair and looks just like her big sister. Ella and Grady stopped by this afternoon to check out the new addition to the family. They did well with the baby but the real test will come when we go home on Monday.
Thanks to everyone for prayers and support (and watching the twins). It's great to have a huge support team around us.
Pictures to come later (sorry - using my computer not Carrie's)
Proud new dad (again)
Stephen
Saturday, May 16, 2009
It's been a while...
It's been quite a while since I've taken the time to make a post, and I got some ambition tonight which is pretty rare these days! The first few pictures are of the kids on Easter. Man, it's hard to get good pictures of 2 one-year olds! Grady and Ella have loved the good weather recently. They are definitely outdoor kids! They like to take rides in the wagon they got for their birthday.
The pictures at the end were from last night and the newest addition to our household...........no, not a new baby, but the froggy potty! As we are preparing to start buying diapers for not one, two, but THREE "babies" we decided we want Grady and Ella to start being interested in using the big kid potty! I think the frog is kind of goofy myself, but honestly it was one of the cheapest potty chairs I found, so I got it :)
This picture cracks me up. Ella loves to read to herself. She looks just like a grown up enjoying a good book on a spring day! Grady on the other hand is probably trying to figure out an escape route out of the wagon to get into some mischief.
He's such a little man!
Here.....let me help you
The pictures at the end were from last night and the newest addition to our household...........no, not a new baby, but the froggy potty! As we are preparing to start buying diapers for not one, two, but THREE "babies" we decided we want Grady and Ella to start being interested in using the big kid potty! I think the frog is kind of goofy myself, but honestly it was one of the cheapest potty chairs I found, so I got it :)
This picture cracks me up. Ella loves to read to herself. She looks just like a grown up enjoying a good book on a spring day! Grady on the other hand is probably trying to figure out an escape route out of the wagon to get into some mischief.
He's such a little man!
Ta-Da! This is Grady's favorite pose to strike after he accomplishes something cool.....or just wants attention. (Yes, Ella is still reading.)
Little Miss Curly
This is a fun chair, but I have no idea what it's for!
Looks like we might be doing some business.......but she didn't.
Here.....let me help you
*On a final note, the count down is on. I'm officially due in one week. A lot of emotions going on in this house right now with exhaustion from being pregnant, taking care of a couple very active twins, and preparing to be a family of five! Ready or not, it will happen soon. I'm definitely ready for non-pregnant life again, and we're excited to meet this new addition. I've enjoyed watching the boy/girl poll.....so if you haven't voted, make your guess and we'll find out soon :)
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