New site and baby Evey news....

Hello everyone! Chris and I decided that we were going to make a family page to include information on both girls. So here it is.... we hope you like it!! We will be posting on here the exact same way we posted on Lily's site.



So for our first update we have lots of news on the baby Evey front....



For those of you who don't already know I have not been feeling great the past few days. We talked to the doctor at the Fetal Assessment Center on Monday and he sent me for more blood work to make sure that I haven't become anemic. We are still waiting on the results from that. Because of the Gestational Diabetes I have had trouble keeping my amniotic fluids levels good. I have never dropped below the danger line but I keep dancing on it. Because of this I have been drinking upwards of a gallon plus of fluids a day. I called my OB today to ask if he thought if because of the amount of fluid I have been drinking if maybe I have flushed out my electrolytes and that is why I am feeling so bad. My blood has gotten so thin because of the fluid that it is translucent. He called me back this afternoon and agreed that yes I may have done that. But I really don't have a choice... I stop drinking, she losses her fluid. So I can deal with not feeling good as long as she is ok.

Long story short... I have an appointment scheduled next Thursday at that appointment my OB is going to schedule an Amniocentesis to check her lung development. He wants to have me deliver before 37 weeks. Just to give you an idea of when that is, I am going to be 35 weeks tomorrow!!! Yikes!!! Yes I will more then likely deliver Evey the last week of September. In the mean time I am to continue to chugging the fluids, go to the non-stress tests 2 times a week, and to call if I start to feel any worse then I do right now. On a good note though,we had our ultrasound on Monday and Evey is measureing a little big and is a very happy 6.5 pounds (much better than the 8 we were thinking she was going to be). Lily now runs up to my belly, gives it a great big hug and kiss and says "Sister". It sounds a little like turtle. It is soooo sweet. She is going to be a terrefic big sister. :) In the next few days Chris and I will be posting directions to Harbor Hospital, and their visitor policy.

Little Lily had a great fall!

Little Lily had a great fall!

July 28, 2007

Well there is no denying that this child belongs to Chris and I! Lily had another first last night... her first trip to the ED of North Arundel Hospital! Let me unfold the story for you... yesterday afternoon once Chris got home from work he and Lily were playing Russian Gymnast on our living room floor. Lily was doing her summersaults with Chris's help and her was flipping her backwards. We were having a great time. Lily got all excited and full force ran toward the TV. As she ran she lost her balance and her feet got all twisted under her. Chris and I both saw where she was going to hit and we both jumped to get her but it was too late. She hit full force, head first against the flat front edge of our entertainment center. :-( It was horrible! She was screaming, and we couldn't see anything yet because of where she hit is under her bangs. Once we finally found the spot we saw that it looked like she filleted open her forehead. We worked on getting the blood cleaned away and the actual area that is open is about the size of a thumb nail. I had to push the edges to close it, so that was our sign that she may need a few stitches. So off to the ED we go! When we got there Lily was back to normal self, she has turned into quite the monkey climbing on everything so the ED was like a huge play yard for her! When we finally got to see the doctor they took a look and told us that because it was a nice clean line that they could use Dremabond (like super glue) to close it for us. If it had ragged edges then they would have had to stitch it.She was soooo good for this. It took 4 of us to hold her, but that is only because she had to be totally still. She only cried a little because the Dermabond burns. So after we glued our kid back together we got to take her home! This morning she is completely normal. We have to keep the area on her forehead covered so that she doesn't pick at it, but other then that they said that it would flake off in a few days. The only other injury is that she has a nice red mark on her left cheek. Chris and I have been calling her Lillian Ali!! We just thought we would pass along another first for our girl!! :-)

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We are all huddled around the laptop looking at our poor girl! I am glad she took the ED trip pretty good though. Kiss the booboo for us! xoxoxoxoxo
Posted by: MomMom on July 28, 2007 at 08:51 A.M.

VERY GOOD NEWS!!!

VERY GOOD NEWS!!!

July 28, 2007

Chris and I have been trying for many weeks to upload the newest video that we have made. Tonight we tried again and IT WORKED!!!! YEAH!!! We have put it up on her web site and you can also go to youtube.com to watch it!! Here is the address http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daeSGiFSrq4
Hope you like it!!

Megan

PS Lily is doing GREAT!! Her head realy didn't seem to bother her all day. In fact she had a great afternoon at her Grandpa's birthday lunch! Happy Birthday Dad-Grandpa!!!

Lily's Baptism

8-Jul-07

July 8, 2007

Today marks 6 months since our Lily was placed in our arms forever! It is funny that in some ways we feel like she has always been with us, and in others it feels like she just got here. Lily has truly blossomed over these past months. Chris and I have loved watching her change from a scared baby on our first day together to a curious, funny, loving toddler! She just had her 18 month check up. She has gained 2 more pounds making her a hearty 22 lbs :-) and she has grown another 2 inches as well. She tops out now at 30 in! She is still only in the 15% for everything but she is just going to be a petite flower (just like her name!). She is now using a spoon or a fork to feed herself. She gets a HUGE smile on her when she gets it on there just right! We play lots of what we call "baby" to help prepare her for her new baby sister. She will get her baby and put her to sleep. It is very sweet! She is just learning sooooooo much and it seems like everyday there is something new that she is doing.

On June 24th Lily had her Baptism! It was a wonderful service. She sat very good through the whole thing and even liked the water being poured on her forehead! The funniest part is that Chris taught her a new word the week before. So for some of the time all you could here her saying was Yoda!!! But she doesn't say it the way you would think... she says yoooooDAAAA!!! It is sooooooooo cute! After the service we all went over to Lake Waterford and she had a blast. Since we never got to have her a real first birthday party we decided to have a big party for her. We chose a Blue's Clues theme because she LOVES it! Grandpa Cliff got a GREAT picture of her in her Blue Ears! She eat lots of cake and had a great time. In fact she partied so hard that she was asleep before we even got out to the main road! LOL Thanks again to everyone that came and made our Lily's day soooooo great!

On a final note some of you may already have gotten an email about Chris and I making Lily's website private. Since I know that some of you were not included on that email I will post it again below. You will need it in order to see the pictures on her site. Sorry about that inconvenience, but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.

Love,
Megan

Password for the site: grendel
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it is case sensitive****

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What a beautiful and blessed family.
Posted by: MomMom on July 8, 2007 at 04:39 P.M.
My,how our flower has blossomed!! Evey is gonna be one lucky lil sis!
Posted by: Aunt Tracy on July 8, 2007 at 06:09 P.M.

It's Summer Time!!

It's Summer Time!!

May 26, 2007

FINALLY some nice warm weather that we can play in. Today we did just that. We pulled out her swimming pool and we all three went swimming!! It was a blast!!!! Lily did a great job "swimming" and loved being in the pool. She splahed and kicked her feet. She even let us put her in an inter-tube and float her all over the pool. Although her favorite part was falling into the water and getting all wet!!! She would just laugh all over herself!

Lily is showing what a great big sister she is going to be as we start preparing her room to make room for Evey. Lily has been a great helper by helping Momma reorganize the same area over and over and over again!! All we can do really is laugh about it because we truly believe she thinks that she is helping!!

We went over to Target today and while we were there we picked Lily up a tiny baby of her very own. You would have thought we gave her the world! All she has done tonight is carry the baby around saying 'baby' and giving her kisses and hugs! It is really cute!

Well off to bed now... tomorrow MORE SWIMMING

Guess what we did today?!?!?!?

Guess what we did today?!?!?!?!

April 9, 2007

We put holes in our child's head!!! That's right our Lily got her ears pierced!! She did ok and only cried for a minute. By the time we were walking out of the store she was all smiles once again. She looks SOOOOO cute!! Of course there are pictures on her site! Take care everybody!

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That smiles just takes my breath way. What a beauty earrings, new hair cut and all. We love you all Mom
Posted by: MomMom on April 9, 2007 at 05:01 P.M.
AWWWW, so cute!! Love her, love you all! SHe is just so amazing, this little angel from God!
Posted by: Aunt Sissy on April 10, 2007 at 05:48 A.M.
How will you ever be able to say "NO" to that face??!! I'll bet MomMom is crushed that she wasn't invited to the ear piercing ceremony!
Posted by: Aunt Tracy on April 11, 2007 at 04:23 A.M.
No Aunt Tracy I had my one and only experience of inflicting pain on infants with let me see .... Bri?Lily however does look sweet with her new bling, but MoMMOM is glad that Mommy and Daddy too care of it all by themselves!
Posted by: mommom on April 14, 2007 at 07:08 P.M.
Happy first Mother's Day! (And next year will be even better :) I hope Lily was a good girl for you today full of smiles and laughter, and I hope your day was as special as you.
Posted by: Reba on May 13, 2007 at 08:34 P.M.

Lily's first Easter Home!!!

Lily's first Easter Home!!!

April 8, 2007

Today is special for several reasons.. not only is it Lily's first Easter home but today also marks our 3 month anniversary of being together!! Lily's first Easter home was a huge success! She had a great time dying her own orange Easter eggs and even tried to eat one with the shell still on!!! Chris and I had waited a long time to play Easter Bunny and we loved every minute. As always we took a ton of pictures. We think that Lily's favorite gift from the bunny was her new Pink Peep. She was very excited over everything.

More news on the mobility front our girl is now taking independent steps between Chris and I and will walk from one toy to another. She still gets a little intimidated when things are spaced far apart but this is great progress. She is now also standing alone for long periods of time. So she is well on her way to being a walker! That is all for now I am going to turn in early, the new baby has been kicking my butt these past few days!! Enjoy the pictures!!

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Thank You for sharing!!! SHe looks like she loved her Easter and was beautiful in her dress/
Posted by: MomMom on April 8, 2007 at 06:33 P.M.

Lily's Trip to the doctor

Lily's Trip to the doctor

March 27, 2007

We got a great report from the doctor this morning. Lily is now a whopping 20.9 lbs (this is up from 19.8), and 29 inches (up from 28)!!! The doctor is very happy with her progress. She is only in the 15-20% for Ht and Wt but she remains proportionate. All of her blood work that we asked for all came back just fine. She had to get 2 more injections one in each leg (ouch!!) The whole time she was screaming Momma Momma. OMG needless to say it was traumatic for both of us. We don't have to back again until June for her 18 month check-up. Pretty much she told us to keep working with her on walking. Her doctor really just thinks that Lily isn't mentally ready to let go yet. Chris and I have her walk all over the house and on Friday she took a grand total of 12 steps completely all by herself by far her furthest trek yet!! Other then that we are just to keep on keepin' on until June! As always there are new photos posted on her site!! I think that some are these new pictures are the best yet!!

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Ya know this baby just gets more beautiful by the minute. Love to all!
Posted by: MomMom on March 27, 2007 at 06:39 P.M.
Are you sure that was spaghetti?......looks to me like she was eating SOMEBODY!!!!!!!!! It's easy to see that this one's gonna be alot a fun!
Posted by: Aunt Tracy on March 28, 2007 at 06:00 A.M.
She gets more precious every day! It doesn't seem possible! The pics bring such happiness to me.I'm well enough for another visit soon! I especially love the "kicking back after dinner one! What a hoot! Such a beautiful family! Stay happy and so blessed!
Posted by: Grammy on March 28, 2007 at 08:03 A.M.

Calling all photo takers....

Calling all photo takers....

March 17, 2007

We are on the hunt for pictures from our arrival at BWI. If anyone has pics from this please send them to us. We didn't take any and we would like to have them for Lily. Thanks in advance!!!

Lily is going to be a Big SISTER!!!!

Lily is going to be a Big Sister!!!!!

March 5, 2007

We wanted to share our good news. Chris and I found out that we are pregnant two weeks ago and went to the doctor last week. My doctor was worried about my hormone levels and sent me for several tests including an ultrasound that we completed today. It was soooo awesome! We got to see and HEAR the baby's hearting! I cried through the entire test and Chris had a total look of awe! So far all the tests look ok we are going back on Thursday to see what he has to say about everything but from everything I have read once the heartbeat is seen that is a great sign! We are due the mid-end part of October. I have included the picture from our ultrasound!! We are totally in shock that this is happening to us! Thank you for letting us share!

Megan, Chris, Lily, and Baby Bean!


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What a wonderful time for all of us! So much to be thankful for. COngratulations Earth Mother (AKA P.B.) and Super Grover (AKA P.P.P.) WE love you all
Posted by: MomMom on March 5, 2007 at 05:09 P.M.