Let's go PENS!

Here is a picture of the family watching hockey on Sunday.

Anna Catherine Thomassee

OK, so it took me a day or so, but I am pleased to introduce our daughter, Anna Catherine Thomassee. She was born on Thursday, February 28 at 8:21am. She weighed 9 pounds and 4 ounces and measured 21 1/2 inches long.

Anna has beautiful dark hair and blue eyes (right now, anyway). Willie and I think she is absolutely perfect, not to mention beautiful. We have been truly blessed by this wonderful little girl.

We went to the doctor today. Anna's weight is now 8 pounds 11 ounces. She had gotten down to 8 pounds 5 ounces on Sunday, but has gained very well since then.

Here are some early photos of Anna from the hospital and then at home. I am also adding the link for the hospital pictures.

Cut and paste this link for hospital pictures:
http://www.our365.com/NewbornPortraits/BabyDetail.aspx?birthid=7547e1f6-6d8c-40f1-801f-4d5b9169753e&babyid=7abe73c9-832f-46a4-827f-9430edf79bdb

Enjoy!

Countdown

Well, the time is drawing near. In less than 12 hours, Baby Anna will be making her arrival into the world. I can't believe the time is that close. Willie and I are both very excited to finally meet our daughter. We've seen her four times on ultrasound! I'm sure within minutes of her arrival, we won't know what we ever did without her.

Thanks again for all the prayers, calls, cards and gifts. I'll post a picture as soon I can next week.

Baby Anna's Birthday

Well, we thought Baby Anna was coming by C-section on Monday, but now we are waiting until Thursday. (Scheduling issues with the hospital.) She will still be a c-section, just a few days later than we thought. Her head is measuring small, her belly is measuring big and her femur is measuring average. Her weight is estimated to be around 9lb 6 oz right now. The safest way for both of us is a c-section and I am OK with that.

My last day at work is still tomorrow. I will have a few days of rest before she comes. I know I won't have much time for that in the next couple of years, so I'll take advantage of it while I can.

Willie will be with us for the first week at home and Mimi will be there for several days after that. I am very excited to know when she is finally coming to see us!

Of course, she may try to show up sooner on her own, but Dr. Sullivan doesn't think so. I am still fully thinned, but only 1cm dialated. If she does try this on her own, we'll still do a c-section.

Thanks again to all of you for your gifts and prayers.

Good News, Bad News

I went to the OB this morning.....still pregnant. I am 100% thinned, which is good. However, the baby is not engaged in the pelvis, which is not good. Since we know she is possibly quite large, I will have another Ultrasound next Thursday to see what's going on. C-section is looking more and more possible now.

Lots and lots of PINK

Here are a couple of pictures of Anna's room....all ready for her to move in.

Now, If We Could Just Have That Baby.....

Mimi and Grandaddy came up over the weekend. Willie and Grandaddy put together several of Anna's necessities-like the Pack & Play, the swing, and the rocking chair. Mimi and I made sure Anna & I each had a bag packed for the hospital. It was also the first time they had seen Anna's room. Grandaddy said it's "very pink".

We have everything we need, except a baby. Our next OB visit is Thursday morning. We will see how much bigger I have grown and how things are progressing.