I know, I know, I have lagged updating. It's not like we've been pre occupied or anything! j/k! :) Well as most of you know, our little princess has finally arrived! She was born on Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 at 2:04 pm. She was 8lbs, 1 oz, and 21 inches long. And I do have to say so myself, she is the most beautiful baby ever! I know, we are so biased, but we couldn't be more blessed. She is a spitting image of her daddy, that is for sure! :) We put their baby pictures next to each other and they are identical!
I was induced on Monday after going to a Dr appt to have a fetal monitoring appointment. They had noticed a lot of breaks in her heartbeat due to low amniotic fluid. So what was a Dr appt turned into being admitted. I had told TJ, "don't worry about going, its exactly what we did Friday (the previous week), it will be pointless." Well then he got a call from my sister saying, ok, bring the hospital bag, shower, eat and head on down. I was finally admitted and they started the pitocin immediately. I was in labor for about 19 hours. I only had to push for an hour and a half, not too bad. My mom, my mother in law and TJ were all in the room with me during the birth, helping me push (holding my legs and TJ at my head) and counting for me. They were a great team, full of encouragement!
We finally got to come home Thursday afternoon, however had to bring Rhowan back to the Dr the very next morning for more blood work, due to high Billi level (jaundice). It had went down already and she was doing great. They said, keep feeding her and she'll poop it out. Oh and how well she did pooping it out! LOL.
She has been such a great baby. She sleeps very well at night (knock on wood). We put her down at 11:00 pm, she wakes up about 4 to eat, then back down at 5 til about 7 or 8:00 am. Let's hope it stays that way. She seems to already have made herself a routine!
She latched on almost immediately and has been doing a great job breast feeding. That was a really big worry of mine, but it couldn't have gone better.
Ok, well I will stop talking and post some pictures! Thank you all for all your well wishes, dinners, phone calls, text messages, visits, etc. The blessings, love and support have been endless. I thank God every night for how blessed we've been. We love you all very much and will continue to keep you updated!
Love,
The Bruce Family of 3
TJ, Heather & Rhowan
I love her sooo much! just a doll!so glad u r doing well! keep the pics coming!
ReplyDeleteLOVE THE UPDATE AND PIX OF RHOWAN. SHE LOOKS SO CUTE IN HER HAIRBAND. YES YOU ARE BLESSED AND SO ARE WE WITH THE ARRIVAL OF #6 GREAT GRANDCHILD. LOVE YOU GUYS. GIGI AND PAPA
ReplyDeleteHi Heather, TJ, and Rhowan, She has changed already!! She is so adorable and she already looks like she is older than a week. The pictures are great and hopefully she will stay healthy and happy and let mom sleep. You are very lucky if she stays on her current schedule.I can't tell you how happy I am for both of you. I hope to see you soon so we can bond!! All my love, Aunt Barb
ReplyDeleteYou probably never realized what I meant when I said your life will never be the same again.. in such an awesome way, and know you can finally see what I mean!! I see the happiness in you and TJ and am so happy that I have such a healthy, beautiful niece. She is so blessed to have such loving parents and so many people to love and adore her. If you ever need anyting never forget I am only a phone call away. I love you guys very much and am so proud to be an "auntie"! Love Nichole
ReplyDeleteI'm so Happy for you and T.J. The Baby is Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove ya
Dad
what cute pics!!!! LOVE the one with the big bow in her hair! :)
ReplyDeleteShe's so adorable!!! She looks a ton like TJ, but looks a lot like you in the eyes. I can't wait until her and Chloe are playing together:)
ReplyDeleteLove you and hope to see all three of you soon!!!
Love,
Joe and Venessa