What do you say?

Since Emrick has joined our family, we haven't really had much to post. We have been learning one another and sleeping very little...so what else is there to say??? However, I know that won't get me off the hook!
We spent a lot of the first couple of weeks with Emrick here in the pediatrician's office looking after Emrick's jaundice and weight gain. Emrick bottomed out at 7lbs and 9 oz...and stayed there a little longer than we would have liked. Therefore, we are now supplementing each feeding with 1/2 oz of formula. It isn't terrible, and at his last check he was back to 7lb and 14 oz. We are definitely on our way back to birth weight!!!!! We have also lost our umbilical cord, and taken our first bath. Emrick really loved his bath! Emrick has pretty much decided that he likes being awake from 12-2 AM, and his second favorite play time is from 4-4:30 AM. Luckily Jonathan and I trade off. We are just starting to train Emrick to go to bed without us holding him. He pretty much sleeps in our arms until we lay him down...then screams when we try to put him in his crib :/ So, starting tonight, we are letting him learn to go to bed...he isn't a big fan, and it pretty much breaks my heart...but I won't be sad when he learns that this is okay, and that we love him despite abandoning him to his crib!
Okay so this is pretty much the worse blog that I have written in a while...but oh well.....here are some pictures to make up for it:






Oh, and here's one to show what we haven't been doing.......could this really be my kitchen????

Emrick Scott is Here!!!

Yes, I know, the last blog left you hanging. However, since the little guy has made his arrival, we've been a little pre-occupied. Don't have much time even now as the grunting is beginning for our 5:30 dinner date, so I will give a few brief details, and some pictures, then go and spend time with the cutest little boy I've ever met. The pitocin drip was restarted on Sunday morning at 7:30 a.m. and Emrick arrived at 6:28 p.m....so it was another long day. But, I must say, that it was well worth the wait when I saw that precious little angel on my chest...however, I did have the thought that he was a little nasty when I grabbed him ;)!!!!!!! We got discharged on Tuesday afternoon, and have spent the last couple of days figuring out just how this parenting thing works. I've decided it is definitely a team effort, and couldn't do it without Jonathan's help and encouragement. Okay, the grunts are turning to shrills...so here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure:

Emrick Scott Edmonds - July 12, 2009 - 6:28 pm - 8lbs 1 oz - 20.5 inches

So how bout one last hoorah +1

So no news on the baby.......disappointing I know! Today was filled with much excitement and then tons of waiting....and when I say tons I mean like big blue whale tons! We left for the hospital at about 515 AM!! We got here a little early but did receive the last bed.....praises! We started the pitocin drip at around 730 or 800 and then for the next 12 hours we sat..walked..ate..sat..walked..slept..sat. Not really in that order. At 800 PM we stopped the Pitocin and Dr Rana decided that Bailey should eat (she hadn't eaten since 800 Fri) then rest. We will resume the schedule at 600 AM Sunday. Today has been draining even though there wasn't a birth. Expectation and tons of anticipation really can take it out of you. I will say that Bailey was a trooper....being poked prodded and basically forced into contractions.....none of the contractions was too bad.. although some towards the end of the pitocin drip were getting her to make faces. Tomorrow should be fun....


So part two of this post is going to be the first entry in 'Blind and Clueless in Dadville USA" (running title..which basically means it may change). This will be a randomly run post-story type of idea. Some posts may be a simple thought....some may be a small chapter in an Encyclopedia Brittanica....depends on what I have on my mind.

Todays entry:

7/11 - "God lets talk"

God I know you know what you are doing and you are all knowing and all.......but have you thought about what you are doing here, do you know me at all? I mean I know me and I know what Ive done and what Ive thought over 31 years, What do I have to offer a Son? I mean I know I have yet to live out my calling in Ephesians to my wife on a consistent basis yet.....now this. I trust you Lord and I know that you had all things set before time began.....but could you double check.....what do I have to offer a Son? I am helpless sometimes, I am selfish the most and I can be downright judgemental towards almost all folks. I forget to pray...I intend to read...I always make plans that Ill never keep.....what do I have to offer a Son? Lord you found me in the depths of this bottomless world.....despite years of your hands not being seen, your will not being sought, your grace not being known, your safety not being acknowledged....you changed me in a blink of an eye.....what do I have to offer a Son? I am a redemption story in progress; a mold that continues to take form. I am a man after your heart and after your will...this is all by you and of no slight of my hand....what do I have to offer a Son? Lord you changed me....you saved me........you gave me knew life.........your Son...yourself...your will is now mine....but yet I say what do I have to offer a Son? What has been offered me....what has given me knew life....what is my hope and my salvation? The answers to these questions have nothing to do with me.....but everything to do with Him....the answers were always there....the Love, the Hope, the Protection and the Presence....when I take hope in you Lord the answers are clear....what do I have to offer a Son....well I have anything and everything....the beginning and the end....the alpha and omega....what do I have to offer a Son???.......I have nothing more to offer to my son Lord than yours so that he may know you.....and I have full confidence Lord that your Son will do!

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we will update on Sunday with more news....Love ya

Jonathan

One Last Hoorah!

Been wanting to blog for several days, but hadn't gotten motivated, partly because there has been alot to write about, and we weren't real sure how to fit it all in. So here are a few updates before getting to updating on baby news!

1. Jonathan had an amazing time in Eleuthera. Thank you to everyone that supported us in prayer and financially. Their trip was definitely profitable. Here are a couple of pictures from the trip (I bet if several people comment, he'll actually blog about the trip....but he doesn't think anyone reads the blog, so he's been reluctant ;))!!!
The Working Pictures:


The Scenery Pictures:



2. Bailey has finished 18 hours towards her Masters in Literacy. This is great for a couple of reasons...a) PAY RAISE!!!! b) It is mid-way through the program and is a good breaking point for baby. I will take a year off from classes, and return next June.

I also wanted to post some pictures of Emrick's room. It is completely done, and I have a couple of favorite features...actually, I have alot of favorite features:


These are two things that Jonathan brought back from Eleuthera. The map and the shells fit the decor perfectly, and it is super special that Jonathan retrieved this shells himself off of the ocean floor!



These are two paintings done by Jonathan's grandfather. We loved them when we first saw them, but they fit perfectly in Emrick's room, and we couldn't resist putting them in there for him to enjoy! Plus, they are way more prominent than where we had them displayed before. Thanks Grandpa Becker!!!!


This saying is very special cause when I first realized I was pregnant, I was scared to death that I would miscarry. I would pray for peace, and then sing this song to Emrick with my hand on my belly. The Lord definitely would comfort me, and I am sure this verse will guide Emrick, Jonathan, and I as we learn together about the things you learn about when your family grows!!!


My good friend Libby had her mother-in-law paint this rocking chair for Emrick, and it is precious. I had a little red rocker when I was little that had been in my family, and really wanted to get Emrick one, so it was a great addition to his room! Thanks Libby and Vicki!!!!

And...one more belly picture (by the way, can I mention one more time how gross I think these are?):

Yes, I know it will be the last belly picture! As I write this, Jonathan is packing the car with our bags, and making sure that we have everything we think we might need for the hospital. I went in for my check-up today, and the doctor and I decided we would induce in the morning (July 11)! If you see this, please pray that things will go smoothly and as uncomplicated as possible! AND, check back for details about little Emrick!!! Love to all!