Macy and daddy hangin out.

Day 1

Macy spent half the night with us and half in the nursery. Mommy needed some rest. She continues to feed very well and enjoys post feeding naps. She is also doing a good job at pooping and peeing. She really doesn't like to be swaddled, she enjoys kicking her little feet in the open. She had her baby pictures by the photographer today and here are some pics we took before she pooped all over her sweet pea sleeper. Now we are getting ready to watch our first Steeler game. Planning to go home some time tomorrow and the real fun begins.

Mom's first post baby meal...

Getting dressed up.

Macyn's first bath.

Macyn's Here!!!

Today we were finally blessed with the arrival of Macyn Ali Steele. Jen's water broke at midnight and went into labor shortly after that. She had an epidural at 4am and was able to sleep the rest of the morning. She started pushing at 10:30am and out she came at 11:18am. She wins biggest baby award for the ward today... 9 lbs 5 oz! She looks just like mommy did at birth, but she has my lips and feet??? She is already breastfeeding like a champ, I guess when you are 9 lbs. you didn't get that way by accident!

Jen wanted hot dogs as her first meal so they are on the way. Thanks to everyone for their loving support and prayers. We could not be happier!!!!

The Waiting Game

We have less than two weeks until Macyn's due date and the wait is driving me bananas! You would think that since I've been waiting 9 months, two weeks would be nothing but the days are really just dragging. Although I am getting excited about Macyn's arrival I am a little hesitant about giving birth. I am a little nervous because of the obvious...PAIN but I also am a little sad that I won't be pregnant anymore. It may sound a bit selfish but I LOVE the fact that it's just me and her and I get to keep her all to myself. When she's born, I'll have to share her with everyone and I don't want to yet. I guess that does sound selfish but that's just the way that I feel! I am a bit conflicted b/c although I feel this way, I can't wait to give Dax a daughter and our parents a grandchild and to share her with our family and friends. I guess I will just have to enjoy these last few weeks of just the two of us while I can. She will be here so soon!