Tummy Time

Blakeley (usually) enjoys tummy time. She works hard to raise her head and turn it back and forth between Casey and I. It is so fun to watch her head bobble front to back while she tries to hold her head up high; it is now a night-time ritual: bobble-head time!

8 pounder

We took Blakeley to her 2 week doctor visit. She liked everything about the doctor's office except for the part where she had to get naked and weighed. Although a little uncomfortable for her, it was worth it to know that she is growing and has surpassed her birth weight of7lbs. 8oz. ...she is now an 8 pounder! It is amazing how fast children grow!

Visitors

My mom, stepdad, and niece came to visit this weekend. Blakeley had so much fun cuddling and playing with her cousin Shay!

Blakeley's room is a little more complete thanks to the handy work of Gregg--he put up the wall decals for us. Our friends Kate and Joe and their girls, Raegan and Riley, also came to see Blakeley this weekend. They brought over some delicious Indian food for dinner. We had a great time and the girls were so sweet with Blakeley. They were so excited to meet her!

Days with Dad

Blakeley loves spending time with her dad...

Cuddling Reading books

And the photo shoots! ;)

Bathing Beauty

Blakeley had her first sponge bath at home. Casey was a little nervous to do this so we put it off for several days--needed the doctor's okay, of course! She was quite content, except for the face washing part.

I don't know about this mom...

I don't think I like this...

That wasn't so bad...

Now I'm all clean!

Modeling

Before we left the hospital, we had a photographer from Bella Baby come to our room to take pictures of Blakeley. She was a very demanding model--she wanted to be snuggled between each shot, including pacifier and blanket! ;)

We were quite impressed with the quality of the photos that were conveniently taken right in our room. Here are a few of the favorites...

Welcome to the World!

We welcomed Blakeley into the world at OSU Medical Center.

Casey's parents, my mom and my niece Shaylynn were there to welcome her.

This was the view from our room...just past the buildings is the Ohio Stadium "The Horseshoe"


The medical staff was amazing and we are very fortunate to have had a great experience at OSUMC. Most of all, we are so thankful for our wonderful daughter!