Today Isabel visited her Great Grandpa Davis at home. He hadn't seen her since the hospital and he was very surprised by how much she had already changed. She was very calm and sleepy during her visit. I think Grandpa loved having her over!
BTW- The purple outfit was a gift from Grandma Kathy. We are excited that she is finally starting to wear her "newborn" size clothes!
Jason had a work meeting and couldn't come to the doctor but luckily my mom got off work early and was able to come with me. We had to wait a long time for our appointment but Isabel was very patient. (She did have an "accident" on the nurse though :)
Today I attempted to run some errands by myself (with Isabel). Wow! We only planned to go to the post office and dry cleaner right here in town. After two wardrobe changes, (she had an accident in the first outfit that took me ten minutes to put on her because she is so wiggly and floppy-headed) I packed my purse, the diaper bag, her carrier, the shirts for dry cleaning and the letters to mail and made my way out to the car. Now, you would think the rest would be easy. However, I still haven't gotten the hang of getting her seat locked into the car base so I stood outside and fiddled with it for five minutes. In the meantime I dropped the letters and clothes and had to chase them down. This took several minutes to get us in the car and ready to go. I really hope the neighbors were not watching (especially since I realized I forgot to put on my own socks before we left because I was focused on keeping Isabel's on her feet)
This Friday we took Isabel to Wredling Middle School to visit the coworkers on my team. Grandma and I bundled her up in her bear suit (way too big- but cute nonetheless) and she slept through most the visit. Isabel is definitely sleepiest during the morning/afternoon hours. Unfortunately, she gets VERY fussy and cranky late afternoon and evening. In fact, we are worried we may have a colicky baby on our hands as she has taken to screaming non-stop from 3 to 8pm for the last few days. Nothing seems to soothe her. Poor thing. Poor mommy and daddy.. they are exhausted!
Isabel celebrated her first holiday this week. On Tuesday we went to my parents house for corned beef, cabbage, and potatoes. (I had to skip the green beer because I am breast feeding- boo) Poor Jason, he has been SO sick all week. He had a temperature that night and his doctor recommended he not hold the baby because he may be contagious. We were very stressed and tired but luckily Grandma and Grandpa offered to let Isabel and I stay over so we (Jason and I) could get some much needed rest. Isabel slept in her Pack N' Play and hung out with Winnie my parent's Great Dane. Winnie was very protective and went to check on Isabel every time she made a sound during the night. What would we do without our friends and family's support? 
Isabel went back to the doctor this week and she was 6 pounds 4 oz. That means she had put back on almost all of the weight she had lost. That made her mom feel a lot better and more comfortable about breastfeeding. We are still working at it- our goal is to fatten her up! We'll go back for another weight check next week.
On Monday night Grandma and Grandpa Leppin drove all the way from Dwight to visit Isabel and have dinner with us. She was happy to see them (even though she slept 90% of their visit)
What a pretty girl. She doesn't seem to like taking her picture much though. She always makes a sour face or closes her eyes. In this pic it looks as if she is examing her nails.
We call this look- "grumpy old man". Jason thinks she looks like she is trying to use mind control on us. Something like " ha ha sleep...you will never sleep again..."
It looks like she is screaming here but she is actually just yawning. Isabel is a major sleeper... and yawner. She also has a mad case of the hiccups. She has hiccuping spells several times a day. I am not surprised though since she had these daily in the womb.
Lucky was introduced to Isabel the day after we came home. He was extremely curious about her. He watched her every move. He seemed to like her but thought she was a giant toy when she began to move or make noise.
Isabel, on the other hand, didn't seem impressed with Lucky. She scrunched up her face whenever he got close and otherwise ignored his hovering.
By day two she was a bit more active, but didn't get the hang of eating until the third day. In fact, she still enjoys sleeping more than anything else. Of course, this excessive sleeping only occurs during the day. At night she comes alive and is ready to party. Jason and I are desperately hoping that will change soon. By Sunday we were excited to bring our little one home. Both Mom and baby were feeling much better.
Jason got to go over to the area where they weigh her and check her vitals. She was very slippery and messy. He was not a fan of cutting the cord. (I don't blame him!) Jason was amazed and a little shell-shocked. He told me that he was focusing on Isabel and trying his hardest not to see what was going on beyond the big, blue curtain. He thought watching them put my insides back together might make him a bit woozy. (Again,.. I don't blame him!) You never saw such a proud daddy though.
Then it was back to the room to recover and finally get to hold and meet my little girl. That entire afternoon is a bit of a blur. (Possibly from the drugs) but more likely because of the euphoria and joy we were feeling. Jason and I are so lucky and blessed. We prayed during the entire pregnancy for a healthy, safe delivery and the Lord granted it. Let the adventure begin!
Please say prayers for a safe delivery and we will pass on the details as soon as possible!
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