Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Ryan's New Blog

Hey, all! Ryan has started a new blog. www.minorleaguedad.blogspot.com

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Bath Time Fun!

Matthew 2 months old!

Ella 3 days old!
I think they look like siblings, don't you?!?

We are enjoying being home. Miss Ella has been quite good since we arrived home on Friday. She has only been up twice both nights and is adjusting to life in the Peppler family quite nicely. Matthew is slowly taking more interest in his baby sister. Cousin Jacob and Caleb got to meet Ella for the first time this morning. She is going to have an entire entourage of boys to look after her! Have a great week!



Friday, November 20, 2009

Coming home today (Friday)

No pictures today. Just news. We are coming home tonight (Friday), so if anyone was planning on coming to the hospital, don't. We're planning on being home around dinnertime tonight. Jamie is doing so well that the doctor released her this morning. Ella has been passing all her tests as well. Hope all is well with everyone else. We could not be happier if we tried!

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Picture of the day


Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Ella Joy

She's here! At 12:02 p.m., Miss Ella Joy Peppler made her much anticipated appearance in the world. 7 lbs, 15 oz., 20 inches long. And TONS of long, brownish, redish hair. Mommy and Ella are doing great. (Daddy and Matthew are, as well.) Check out the pics in the other post!

She's here!!! Pictures to prove it, too!





















Monday, November 16, 2009

NEW VISITATION POLICY!!!

I might be the happiest person on earth right about now! I just received an email from work informing me that the temporary visitor policy banning children under the age of 18 from entering the hospital HAS BEEN LIFTED!!!!! I am so happy that Matthew will be allowed to come and visit us while we are at the hospital! I was very much dreading having to leave him for a couple days. I might even consider staying an extra day in the hospital at this point. I was originally planning to come home after 48 hours (72-96 is typical stay for a c-section), but now I may go ahead and stay the extra day!!!! I think I was more anxious about not being able to see him than I was about having my abdomen sliced open again! Now, I can just relax and wait for Wednesday to arrive!!!!!

Friday, November 13, 2009

Random pictures






Leaf time with Mommy and Daddy






Fall

One of Matthew's favorite activities is to see how small of a space his little body can fit into. This is him after he got stuck behind his ladder on his playground.


Ok, time to start trying to get out...


Little bit farther...




Help me!!!!

Modeling for the camera...

For those who do not know...

We will be delivering Ella at Dupont Hospital (not Lutheran). Since I work at Dupont now, we have opted to deliver there this time! Just didn't want anyone showing up at the wrong place to visit! Same visiting arrangement still exist as in previous post!

Thursday, November 12, 2009

2 hour doctor appointment

Well, I spent over 2 hours at the doctor this morning and I was the first appointment! The NP wanted to do a biophysical profile (ultrasound) to make sure little Miss Ella was doing OK since my BP is still elevated. She wouldn't hold still for the ultrasound and they measured her heart rate in the 190's, so then they sent me for a non-stress test. She performed beautifully for that with her heart rate in the 150's-160's. Once that was complete, I was allowed to come home and lay on my left side until I go back to the doctor on Monday! The best news out of the entire appointment was that Ella appears healthy and is still an Ella! We are so grateful that less than a week from now we will be holding her in our arms! Can't wait!

Thursday, November 5, 2009

A Thinking of You Thursday...

Today, I am thinking...

1. About all the stuff I need to get done tomorrow. My doctor took me off work this morning, but I convinced her to let me return for one more day. I am going back in the morning to try to get a few loose ends tied up before maternity leave.

2. About all the other moms out there who have been in my shoes before. Trying to rest with a 14 month old around is easier said than done! I am trying to behave!

3. About all the women in my life who have, at one time or another, played a motherly role. I am learning more and more everyday that it does indeed take a village to raise a child. I am so blessed with an incredible mom and wonderful women role models in my life who have spurred me on and encourage me everyday!

4. About all the people I know who are pregnant and expecting little bundles of joy. What an exciting time! I am so blessed to be right there with you!

5. About all the women I know who have loved and lost or who may never have children of their own. Each of you has an amazing gift to share with the world and I am so blessed to know you and share my life with you! Thank you for the important role you have played in my life!

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Arrival Arrangements

Ella is still slated to arrive on November 18th around 11:30, although I can honestly say I wouldn't mind an earlier delivery if she so desires. That said, there are a few things that are different this time around with the emergence of H1N1. Matthew will not be allowed to come to the hospital to visit at all while I am there. No one under the age of 18 is allowed in the hospital unless it is for a medical procedure. Although I understand why this new policy is in place, I am dreading leaving him for a couple days. Also, there is a 2-visitor policy at the hospital that only allows 2 visitors to come in at a time. With this news, we are trying to warn people ahead of time that if you plan to come to the hospital please be aware of these changes. Also, since Matthew will not be allowed in to see me, I am planning to come home after 48 hours instead of the usual 72-96 allowed after a c-section. If all goes as planned, we will go in on Wednesday morning, and I hope to be coming home by Friday afternoon. We look forward to introducing Ella to the world, however, it may be a little different this time around!