13.1.09

Babe Update


We're convinced that Brynlee is the cutest baby in the whole world! (I'm sure that's how every parent feels about their children.) Here are some recent pictures of her....

Brynlee hasn't made any public appearances besides doctor's appointments and visits to her grandparents. But when she has gone out we bundle her up in this thick suit. It's a little large on her (okay, it drowns her!), but it is so cozy and warm!
You can probably tell from the pictures that she looks a little yellow. She has been borderline of jaundice, but it's going down. We've been taking her in regularly to get tested and her count is getting progressively lower. We haven't had to do the jaundice lights or any other treatment, and it doesn't look like we'll need to. She's regulating it on her own.

This was one of the first nights being home at about 3:00 am. Josh was helping me to burp Brynlee after she ate and this is what resulted! We were both so tired and worn out that when this little accident happened we just started laughing so hard! Welcome to parenthood!

Proud Dads! Josh and his twin Joe. Brynlee is the first grandchild in my family, but she's the 19th on the Hawkins side.

We don't have room in our little apartment for Brynlee's full size crib, so we're borrowing a cute little crib from my Aunt Margaret. It is just the perfect size!



She loves sleeping with her arms up! It is so funny. We have to swaddle her really tight to keep them down.
Stay tuned for more pictures and updates of this cute little babe!

13 comments:

Jessica F. said...

I am so glad to see more pics of her! She is so dang cute! I love how she sleeps with her hand up...Sterling does the same thing and I LOVE it!!
You guys look so happy!

Courtney Nielson said...

She's such a doll Laura! And you look so good!

carly said...

she is so sweet. congrats again!

Justin and Ashleigh Smith said...

You're lucky with the whole jaundice thing. Ethan had to go under the lights for about a week and it was so hard for both him and us! She is beautiful and you look fabulous as always! Congrats!

JethRobyn said...

She is so stinking cute! And you are right, every parent thinks their child is the cutest, but I'm going to have to say, your baby girl is one of the cutest little baby girls I've seen in awhile :) When are you moving? I'd really like to say hi before you go, and bring you guys some dinner.

Margaret Tueller said...

More pictures! I am so sad I missed the meeting at Grandma Tuellers house! I want to come see you--or have you over for dinner?

Jane Huddleston said...

I can see SO much of you in her, Laura! Thanks for the chat the other night. It was SOOOO refreshing to talk with you. And it was good to hear about your experiences with Labor, etc because that's what scares me most right now. I'm not worried about staying healthy or taking care of the baby while he's INSIDE ME, but that Labor part is a little scary. I'm glad it all went so well for you. Brynlee's beautiful. I can't believe you're a mom now. AWESOME.

Andrew and Haley said...

I don't even have the words--- SO CUTE!!! i can just hear you and josh laughing about that for 10 minutes. haha. What an amazing family. We can't wait to see you and meet her. Precious!!!

Karen said...

She's really cute! I love all her fun, girly blankets and outfits. I loved the spit up picture:). Being a parent is so fun. It looks like you're doing well. Let us know if you need ANYTHING, though. Like, a nap!:)

The Pixton Family said...

She is beautiful! You guys are such cute parents. I love the spit up on Josh- so funny!

Dawn said...

She is so cute! I like the last picture... I have to imagine that after being all crunched up for 9 months you'd want to stretch out when you sleep. ha ha, it's cute.

Sarah and Wes said...

What a Doll!! She's so beautiful. And I love the throw up picture, it made me laugh. I need to come visit you!! When are you leaving? Do you need help yet?

Emily Carruth Fuller said...

I am so happy for you! She really is so cute! Wish I could see her in person. You look great as well Laura!