Smiles

Elle has been smiling now for about a week or so but actually catching it on camera has been hard. She seems to know when I have the camera out and stops smiling. I was able to get these shots today and thought that I would share them. She kept turning her head as she smiled but I think you can still see her cute face. I also included a picture of Amber and one of the two girls together. Amber really loves her little sister, even when mommy has to take care of her instead of playing. Enjoy!

Surgery?

So for all of you who don't know I had surgery on Monday. It was not what we had planned. Here is what led up to me having to have surgery. On Tuesday May 6th I had an IUD put in at my doctors office. I was really nervous to have it done and should have listened to myself but didn't. I was having some sharp pains on Wednesday and was unable to find the strings that hang down from the IUD (sorry if that is too much information). So I called my doctors office on Thursday and they had me come in at 2:00 so they could check things out. By 3:00 they couldn't find the strings either and they had me scheduled for an ultrasound at 3:30. So I had to race off to the other end of town to make it for that. When the ultrasound tech didn't see the IUD in my uterus they sent me in for an x-ray to pinpoint where it had gone. The x-ray showed that it had perforated through my uterus and was in my abdomen on the left side. So now we come to the reason of why I had surgery on Monday - to get the IUD out of my abdomen. If that wasn't enough stress and fun the doctor tells me as we are about to head into laparoscopy surgery that my insurance doesn't cover IUD's or the complications from them so we get to pay the bill.

There you have it - my first surgery (besides getting my wisdom teeth pulled out) story. I really wouldn't want to do it again. I was lucky enough to have a husband that was great helping out with the kids and me after and for my parents that came down to be with me in the hospital. Oh how you never know what fun twists and turns life with deal you next. I guess I should just be happy that everything came out okay and that I am healthy. Next time I am going to listen to myself.

Motherhood

I have decided that you can't ever say that you have things figured out as a mother, everyday brings something different - good, bad or difficult. Today is one of those days I am wondering what I was thinking having two children so close together. I am sure there are people out there thinking "she is complaining about two, I have three or four or however many." I think that sleep deprivation may have something to do with why I am not as patient and why Amber is so whinny and grumpy. The two of us together make for a not so pleasant morning. I just hope all is cleared up after nap time. Oh if only I had a nanny today. I kinda did for a month so I got a little spoiled (thanks Mary, Mom & Dad, and Bonnie). For now I am just thankful for "The Backyardigans" for a little break. I really don't regret having these two beautiful girls - it has just been a hard morning. Enough complaining because I really am lucky to have all that I do. Sometimes life just throws you a bad couple of months or days we just have to remember all the good.

Amber Bee

J found this site where you can make a bee to look like you. I decided to make one that looked like Amber. Enjoy!

Elle and Amber Update

So I just thought that I would give a little update on the girls. Amber is doing a little better everyday with adjusting to being a big sister. She slowly (very slowly) starting to let me get a few feet away from her without panicking. She has been a good helper when it comes to Elle, she loves to help if it is for Elle.
Now to Elle. She had a doctors appointment yesterday and has grown a lot. I was guessing that she would weigh around 7lb. 10oz. or so but I was way off. She weighed in at 8lb. 14oz. In the 3 weeks and 2 days since her birth she has gained 2 pounds. I could tell that she was chunking up but wow. She also grew in her length to 22 inches which puts her in the 91% for her age. So as you can see she is just getting bigger and bigger. Oh how time goes by too fast. She is starting to have a schedule which is nice. I am still adjusting to it myself. Eventually we will be able to be ready for the day before 10:30-11:00.

She wanted to wear this apron that was given to me while we made cookies. On her it looks like a dress, but she sure does look cute and domestic.

Just look at those cheeks!

Mother of two

It has now been two whole weeks since Elle was born and let me tell you it is a different world at my house. I feel like a slacker in a way because I don't get a lot done around the house anymore. It is a little frustrating and I know that it is to be expected in the beginning but I still have a hard time letting everyone else do the jobs I normally do. I guess I should enjoy my break. Amber has really had her world turned upside down and won't let me out of her sight anymore, not even to go to the bathroom. I think she is afraid I will leave. It has been hard on both of us. I just hope that she will let others help her and play with her soon. She really loves to hold and kiss her baby sister. Elle is doing great, just getting bigger and chunkier. She is a good mellow baby. All in all things are going well.

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Meet Elle

Howdy all - J here. Christina asked me to pop by and post a picture of our new baby daughter.

We are pleased to introduce Elle Jane Maxfield. She was born this morning at 11:55 and weighed in at 6 lbs 14 oz. She was 18.5 inches long. And we think she's kinda neat.

Mom and daughter are in good health and great spirits.

More photos will be available soon at ellemaxfield.com. We appreciate all your love and support.