Isabella Danielle, born at 24 weeks and 1 day, 1lb 11oz, 12.5in

Zachary Michael, born at 36 weeks, 5lb 13oz, 18.5in

Alexander Charles, FULL TERM, 7lb 1oz, 20in

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Swim Lessons and Little Man Update

Big Sister
Isabella started swim lessons last night with daddy. It was the cutest thing. Of course, like most baby swim classes, this is to get her used to the water and to know how to react to it. She loved splashing her arms, reaching/holding on to the side, and especially jumping into daddy's arms. I can only imagine that her little head was thinking, "The big guy will catch me!" Each time Chris would set her on the edge she would dive right for him.

Some of the new things Bella is doing:
1. trying to say new words like mouth, turtle, clap
2. clapping - it has taken some time, but she is finally clapping her hands
3. reaching for the sky - it is so cute because she really does it when we sing Itsy Bitsy Spider and Twinkle Twinkle
4. stacking and collapsing blocks

The walking took a step backward with her stint in the hospital and week of getting back to feeling normal. It seemed as though she was so close before getting sick. Now we are back to focusing on standing, weight shifting and finding spacial awareness.




Little Man
Zachary got measured today at my perinatal visit. He is charting at 21wks 2days and weighs approximately 15oz. According to the doctor, everything about him looks beautiful. They will keep me on progesterone at least until 34wks and may do a steroid shot at 26wks. Please continue to pray with us that Zachary stays where he is for as long as possible!

Sunday, May 2, 2010

March for Babies

Yesterday was our local March for Babies walk. Overall the Midland/Odessa area raised $325,000. The most exciting news for Team Wonder Bella is that our little girl raised the most money in the family team category for Midland. Once again, THANK YOU for your support of this great organization and the pursuit to give premature and babies with birth defects a better start in the world.

The weather was windy and cold, but Bella and Daddy had a good 4 mile walk (I sat at the volunteer table and sold beanie babies). Bella fell asleep on the way to the walk, woke up briefly for the start and was back asleep by the end of the first lap.

Napping before we get started...

Waking up to partake in stretching and invocation...

And the walk begins...

Celebrating a joyous day...


Love, Peace & God Bless to you all!