Dare to Compare

People are often interested in comparing newborn photos of the parents to a new baby. Who does the baby look more like? Does she have mom's nose and ears? Does she have dad's coloring? Well, you decide.

Two-Weeks Old

Emma is now two weeks old and loving life! Her hobbies include eating, sleeping, observing her surroundings, spending time with her grandparents, swinging, listening to her mommy and daddy sing songs, and more eating!

Four Generations of Foleys

Scott’s extended family came to meet Emma this past weekend, and we had the opportunity to celebrate four generations of Foleys. Great-Grandma Charlotte, Grandpa Ross, Daddy Scott, and Baby Emma posed for a special family photo.

Happy Birthday, Uncle Chad!

Emma Claire sends birthday wishes to her Uncle Chad in Chicago! She had a nice visit with him and Steph last weekend. Come see us soon!

Calling In Reinforcements

As I was down for the count from lack of sleep with a severe headache, dizziness, and nausea from pain medication, Scott and I knew it was time to call in reinforcements. Grandma Jill and Grandpa Mike saved the WEEK by staying with us and tending to our every need. Emma had a wonderful time visiting with her grandparents, and we learned a lot about taking care of a newborn and ourselves.

Grandma Connie and Grandpa Ross stayed at our place while we were in the hospital and looked after things for us. Our parents have run errands for us, tended to the yard and household chores, and made many fabulous meals for us. What would we do without such a wonderful support system? We can’t say thank you enough!

The Big Event

Are you interested in an overview of the big event? Well, with our little angel a week overdue, no signs of labor on the horizon, and a 90 degree fractured tailbone from a fall 4 years ago, Scott and I opted for a C-section. All in all, it was the best decision for us. I think that if we would have waited, I would have eventually been induced, labored, and then had a C-section because of her size and my tailbone obstructing her path. The doctor said that she would simply break it as she passed through, but my motherly instincts told me she would break it and get stuck. Anyway, who wants a re-broken tailbone, episiotomy, and all of the other fun stuff of a regular delivery when you can have major surgery, right?

Although I have battled with reactions to pain medication and some discomfort, the joy that our daughter brings masks the ailments. She has so many funny faces and makes a ton of interesting sounds. What a precious gift! We have taken numerous pictures of Emma and her new family. Enjoy the slideshow of her first week.

Emma Claire Arrives

Wednesday, July 9
12:01 P.M.

8 lbs. 9 oz.

20 inches

Cool Coupon Site

MommySavesBig is a site that updates coupon opportunities regularly. We have this blog bookmarked and occasionally take advantage of the deals, particularly at Babies R Us, Target, Borders, and Barnes & Noble. You may already know the best place to purchase diapers like diapers.com or Sam’s Club. This site tipped me off to a Target web coupon on Pampers diapers and wipes -- $5.00 off!

MommySavesBig Printable Coupons
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Target Pampers Coupon
http://www.pampers.com/en_US/home/pampers_target_coupon.jsp

Brownies and Ice Cream

In my last post, you may have noticed that I have been enjoying the baking bug. While I’ve make a few different sweet treats in the past weeks, brownies and ice cream are my craving! I look forward to my nightly indulgence of warm frosted brownies with two scoops of ice cream, a little caramel syrup, and multi-colored sprinkles!

The Waiting Game

So what does one do to pass the time when waiting on an overdue baby to arrive? Here are some highlights of my days. Is this what they call “nesting”?

Bake brownies
Clean the refrigerator
Play with the baby’s toys
Dabble with some schoolwork
Trim bushes and pull weeds
Visit the local libraries
Bake more brownies
Pay bills
Re-read What to Expect When You’re Expecting
Read the first half of What to Expect The First Year
Wash floors
Look at the baby’s clothes
Post blog entries
Clean closets
File Flex Spending Account Medical claims
Dust a room a day
Go for walks
Surf the web for information about newborns
Transplant some houseplants
Talk to parents and in-laws daily
Get hooked on watching TV shows through Netflix
Wash a load of laundry every other day
Investigate insurance
Bake more brownies

Fireworks This Fourth?

Today is our due date . . . and still no baby. Will we have fireworks this Fourth of July? It doesn’t look likely that she’ll arrive anytime soon. The anticipation is keeping us awake at night. So much for getting extra rest before she is born.

Collage of Kristen

You’ve seen them individually over the course of the last 6 months. Now take a look at my monthly pregnancy pics side-by-side. It’s been a great ride!