MORE PICTURES!!

My friend Johanna came over earlier this week and took some pictures of Maddie. She is an artist and graphic design major. As you can see, she definitely knows what she is doing with the camera. I only wish I had half of her artistic ability! If I did, I bet Maddie would be sick of seeing a camera in her face all day! Anyway, here are a few pictures from the "photo shoot". We had a great time dressing Maddie in different outfits and using little stuffed animals as props. Enjoy!!

IT'S OFFICIAL...SHE SMILES NOW!!

GOING ON 6 WEEKS OLD!

Our little Maddie will be 6 weeks on Tuesday and she is really growing. I will be so excited to get back to the pediatrician on Sept 29th to get an offical length and weight for her. Something I'm not looking forward to...this visit will also include her first round of vaccinations. She had to have her heel pricked last time for a blood test and it killed me to see her cry like that. I just wish she was old enough so I could take her for ice cream afterwards and make it all better! But I guess there will be plenty of time for that later on.

All is well here. I'm enjoying every moment of my maternity leave and have 3 full weeks left. It feels like it has gone by so fast but I guess life must go back to normal at some point. Here are a few new pics snapped recently.

This photo is a little dark but Chad caught me snoozing on the job



Mommy playing photographer



A new mode of transportation. She looks bundled up as if it were freezing outside but I was more concerned about the sun!



Daddy tucking her in for an afternoon nap

HOW TIME FLIES!!!

It's really hard to believe but Maddie will be 1 month old on Friday! She is still such a little squirt but I know she is growing fast! It's hard to see real big changes in her since I see her all day every day, but I think she has gotten a little longer and her thighs are starting to get a little baby fat on them! I can't wait until she gets those cute little rolls that we can squeeze.

She is doing really well. On a good night, she will go 4-5 hours without waking up. I never thought that would be possible this early. Some nights though, she is pretty hungry about every 2 hours. Also, I think she is starting to smile. I know you're thinking "No Kelly, that's just gas" but there have been a few times in the last couple days it really seems she is actually smiling! haha

Anyway, here are some recent pics of her. Until next time...

MADELINE LAYNE HAS ARRIVED!! (WEEK 40)

Well the big day has come and gone...Maddie has finally joined our family! She was born 7lbs, 6oz on July 29th @ 7:19am. Chad and I are thrilled and cannot stop staring at her. It's hard to comprehend that she really is all ours!

It has been hard and I don't think we've ever been more exhausted but we are adjusting. All in all, I think she has really been a well-tempered baby, but she is a newborn afterall!

Luckily, my mom had come into town on Friday 7/25 as we all kind of sensed I probably wouldn't last until my due date of 8/6. Sure enough, on Monday 7/28, just as Chad and I were getting ready for bed, my water broke! Off to the hospital we went and got checked in around 11:00pm. I labored much more quickly than anyone expected...so quickly in fact, Maddie didn't have time to drop into proper position for a regular birth. After about 5 hours of labor then another 2 hours of pushing, the doctor came in around 6:30am and decided it would be best to have a C-section. Less than one hour later, I was holding little Maddie in my arms!

Everything went smoothly with the surgery and we stayed in the hospital for three nights. Now we're back at home and Chad is back at work. Ozzie is coming around but he's not quite so sure about this little person that has invaded his space. We've had lots of visitors stop by to meet Maddie and my mom (now known as ya-ya), who is staying through this coming weekend, has been a savior! From helping with cleaning and cooking to just holding the baby to give us a break...needless to say I'm gonna miss her greatly when she leaves!

Anyway, here are some photos I wanted to share of our little girl. We look forward to introducing her to everyone in the coming months! Feel free to check back on this blog in the future and I will try to continue with updates and new pics every week or so. Take care everyone! Love--The Musgrove Family

WE'RE REALLY CLOSE NOW! (WEEK 38)

I just got back from the doctor and he does not think I will make it to my next appointment on Wednesday July 30th, let alone my due date of August 6th! Chad and I are pretty excited about this news and I would much prefer her to be a little early than late! Regardless, I'm trying not to get my hopes up because even though I've progressed really well up until this point, Maddie could always get stubborn on us and hold out a little longer! :)

I have posted a picture taken last night with a full term belly and in all my swollen glory! Seriously though, I'm really ready to lose this swelling and see my ankles again. My parents will be coming up this weekend and although Dad will head back to Corpus if she doesn't arrive this weekend, Mom is prepared to ride out the wait with me! We will keep you posted on her arrival!

LOTS OF FUN PARTIES!! (WEEK 36)

Well what can I say, Chad and I are blessed with some of the best friends, relatives and co-workers anyone could ask for. The last couple of weeks have turned into great parties and Maddie has been showered with so many wonderful gifts! From sentimental blankets and hand-me-downs to much needed packs of diapers and crib sheets...Thanks to everyone, I don't think there is hardly a thing left that we'll have to buy!

A special thanks Mallary and Johanna for throwing a double baby shower for Blair and I...the guys got to play golf and the girls got to play "guess what's in the diaper!". Thanks to my coworkers for surprising Christina and I last Wednesday with a big basket of goodies and potluck lunch. They even arranged for our husbands to show up without our knowledge! This past weekend, Aunt Mandy had a house full of us up for a shower, BBQ and pool party at her home. We had a great time! We get to round out this week with a party at Chad's office and I'm looking forward to meeting all of his co-workers.

4 WEEKS TO GO AND I AM READY!!

SURPRISE SHOWER WITH DHI CO-WORKERS



A DOUBLE SHOWER FOR BLAIR & I

SHOWER AT AUNT MANDY'S