Garrett, Emerson, and the Baby Bjorn

So, my best friend Mandy graciously allowed us to borrow her Baby Bjorn. For those of you who have no clue what a Baby Bjorn is, it is a little carrier thing that you can put your child in so you can carry your little one and have your hands free. Well during Garrett's attempt to figure out how to use it, he tortured Emerson and then he got thrown up on....it was awesome. And the best part, I got pictures of the whole thing. The good news is, he now knows how to use it.

I also must take a moment to note that GiGi (my mom) does in fact know how to check the blog.....I stand corrected. She does not however know how to post a comment!

Enjoy the pictures....

Pictures for Grandma

I happen to know that Emerson's Grandma Reed checks the blog multiple times a day....So, I thought I would put some new pictures up for her enjoyment. I'm not sure her Grandma Green (GiGi) is computer savy enough to know how to view the blog....if she did I'm sure she would enjoy the pics too. Our friend Margaret took these pictures of Emerson.....thanks Margaret, we love them!

In other news, Garrett just figured out how to use the Baby Bjorn (that Emerson's future husband, Harrison, so graciously allowed us to borrow). However, in true Garrett fashion he is over analyzing the whole thing and is convinced that she is suffocating. And wow....he just moved her around so much that she barfed all over his chest....yes I am taking pictures. I love having a baby in the house....so entertaining!!!!

Splish Splash Emerson Hates the Bath!!!

So, I can't stop taking pictures of our little lady....thank goodness for digital cameras. Anyway, I thought I would share a few we have taken over the past two days. Emerson had her first real bath last night....which she hated. It was sad but funny all at the same time. Somehow during the course of her bath she pooped all over me...still not sure how that happened. Anyway, we are enjoying every second that we have with her. I am headed to the doctor right now for my post op appointment....hopefully everything is healing they way it is supposed to be! Hope you enjoy the pics of our little one as much as we do!

Home At Last!

We FINALLY made it home with our little girl....hopefully we will not be going back to the hospital any time soon! I had my surgery on Wednesday morning and everything went great, and we were able to come home on Thursday evening. I have to say, this whole thing is one of the most difficult things I have ever gone through. My prayer is that no mother would ever have to go through that....and sadly I know that there are many that experience the same thing without adequate medical care.

We are so thankful to have been at East Cooper for this whole ordeal...the doctors and nurses were amazing and made a horrible situation so much better. The Lord truly showed us his mercy and grace by providing us with amazing medical care, family, and friends. Thanks so much for everyones prayers and encouragement. Already we are able to see the Lords presence in this situation.....He has truly used it to remind us of his unconditional love and grace.

We are definitely getting settled in at home and are kind of figuring out this whole baby thing. Emerson has her days and nights confused so we are a little tired, but she is so cute that we don't care. I am feeling better and better every day and am hopeful that I will recover quickly with little to no long term side affects. Garrett officially goes back to work tomorrow....we will see how Emerson and I hold up without him. He has been so wonderful to both us. Luckily my mom is here until Tuesday to help me out a little. Thanks again to everyone for all the love and support....we are so greatful! And finally.....here are some pics of our little angel. I still can't get over her cuteness!!!!

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Ok apparently I can't upload pictures from my phone.... They will have to wait... Sorry!

Emerson Grace Reed..... The greatest gift ever!!!!

I have to appologize for not posting sooner about Emerson's arrival. I did end up being induced last Monday (exactly one week ago). She arrived Tuesday May 19 at 8:58 pm. She was 7lbs 11ozs and 21 inches long. The delivery was amazing.... I actually enjoyed the whole thing!!!

We came home on Thursday and everything was going great...seriously I think I birthed the perfect child. However, the only glich has been that I had 4th degree lasserations as a result of delivery... If you don't know what this is I'll just let you look it up. Anyway they sewed me up in the delivery room but on Saturday the stiches broke down. So we ended up in the ER and back in the hospital ever since. I am awaiting surgery which should happen on Wednesday. So, we have spent our first week as a family of three in the hospital... And there is no telling when we will go home. Luckily Emerson and Garrett have been taking great of me.

We don't have wireless in our hospital room so I am having to post from my iPhone... Which isn't the easiest thing to do. Here are a few pics I have taken from my phone. Please be praying for us.... I didn't give too many details because it's just a gross situation but this whole thing is extremely hard for us. We need all the prayers we can get!!!

It's About That Time.....

I admit, I stink at this blogging thing and I cannot with any level of certainty say that I will ever improve. So, for you avid bloggers I apologize for disgracing your art form. Not sure when my last post was but I am fairly certain it has been months! In short, we have been working a lot (a whole lot) and spending lots of time with family and friends.

Things at work are good for Garrett. He has applied for a position in a very competitive program within the company and it looks promising that he will get into the July class. If he gets in, he would have to go to Atlanta for a few weeks in July for training and then they would give him his first assignment after that. He could have several temporary assignments before (and if) he ever gets a permanent position. Although we aren't pumped about moving again, we are really excited for the opportunity. Only time will tell were this adventure will take us!

In other exciting Reed news, little baby Reed will be here soon! Her due date is May 25, but I guess we will have to wait and see when she actually comes. I went to the doctor on Thursday and they did an ultrasound to measure how big she is and to measure my amniotic fluid. Their guess is that she only weighs about 7lbs 2oz's right now but my amniotic fluid levels are low. So they made me go back on Friday to test and make sure my water had not broken...which it hadn't. So, now I go back on Monday for another ultra sound to check the levels again...if they are low they may induce me early next week. I will keep you posted!

I have had lots of requests for pictures of the nursery......so here are a few. The nursery will be way cuter once little Emerson is in it!!!! Stay tuned for baby updates!!!