Saturday, February 28, 2009

Sister Love




As you can see, not only is Kennedy smitten with her "mini me", but Julia is equally taken with her big sis. Kennedy is enjoying taking care of Julia - she has taken on diaper changes and soothing her when she gets fussy. Julia smiles for her and seems to respond when she hears Kennedy come home at night - it is so sweet! The other night, Julia was lying on her back on Kennedy's bed - we were finishing homework and loading songs on her iPod, - anyway, Kennedy was talking to her and next thing I know Julia has turned her body to look at her big sis and gurgle at her. Won't be too long before the two of them are conspiring . . .

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Julia: The Movie



Here is a video taken of Julia on Valentine's Day. She is so sweet!

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Update

Well, I must apologize for both myself and Wendy. We have been so busy that we've not been keeping everyone updated with the goings on. Of course, we're home now.

In my last post, I talked about being stuck in the hospital and the need to give Wendy two units of blood. All went well, and we were able to come home the next day, Sunday. Since then, it's been diapers, sleepless nights, and lots and lots of cuddling. I have loved every moment of it!

Julia was born "tongue-tied," which is a real condition, not just what happens when you do not know what to say. The medical term for the condition is "ankyloglossia." It results when the frenulum (the band of tissue that connects the bottom of the tongue to the floor of the mouth) is too short and tight, causing the movement of the tongue to be restricted. To avoid breastfeeding issues and the potential for a speech impediment, the frenulum had to be cut. We had it done when Julia was just 5 days old. She was a trooper.

Other than that, our little girl is perfect!

Wendy is doing well, too. Her blood count is on the rise. Despite wearing out easily (which i am sure all new mothers do), she has been great.

I'm sure we'll have more for you soon. Until then, we just wanted to let you know that we're doing great! Grace and Peace!