1st Pediatrician Appointment

Today was Abby's first big outing since coming home. She got to go to her 1st Pediatrician visit! She weighed in at 7lbs 14oz which means she's eating like a champ and putting back on the weight she initially lost right after she was born.

Matt was also able to get the H1N1 vaccine while there to. We laughed because he ends up somehow becoming a patient today, even though it's the Pediatrician! For anyone out there that watched the TV show Friends, do you remember the episode where Ross continues to go to his Pediatrician as his Primary Care Doctor. That is what we felt like. :)

A new day in the life of the Guggenheims...

Shelby is still trying to figure out this whole baby thing. She's not quite sure why she's still here, why she gets really loud sometimes, and why there is so much "stuff" around the house (swings, bassinet, blankets, etc.).

It's funny to watch her "stalk" around the bassinet or swing when Abby starts to make little noises. Shelby just isn't so sure of what she is!

Nap time for everyone!

That Moment...

Pictures speak 1,000 words.

This one was taken minutes after she was born.

Squeaky Clean

Abby got her first bath today! We had a little talk with her and she knew we were all a little nervous and unsure of how to really do it. And she couldn't have been more perfect the whole time. In fact, I think she really liked it. She was alert and content with Matt holding her, and she was "smiling" when we were washing/rinsing her hair. So I'm hoping this is a sign of good things to come...that just like her Mommy, she loves bath time!

My Daddy is so strong, so I'm not scared.

Mmmm, this is nice. I smell good too.

All done.

I'm so pretty...

It's amazing how much she has changed in just 48 hours. She dropped some birth weight so she's a little smaller now, and her skin is starting to smooth out and her coloring is looking really good. And Matt swears her hair is already longer. HA HA But her sweet personality is already coming out and we are starting to pick up on her cute little traits. Like her innocent little girly squeal she does right before she gets really upset about something. I love it! And how she loves to sleep with her hands up by her head. And her obsession with sucking her hand - she even has a small blistered area on the front side where the doctors think she was sucking on it so much in the womb!

Sleepy Mommy on my birthday

Proud Daddy!

Baby beanie!

Abigail Elizabeth Guggenheim

Abby came screaming into the world on November 13, 2009 at 7:49pm - weighing in at 8 lbs exactly and 20 inches long! She has a FULL head of dark brown hair, and as of now her eyes are blue.

We had a little unexpected twist on her birthday in that even though we were induced that morning, we found out almost exactly 12 hours later that she would have to be delivered via c-section. Unfortunately she was just a little too big for my body and she was sitting in a type of "transverse" position - so she was a bit turned to the side and couldn't get her little head down where it was supposed to be. So a quick decision was made at around 7:00pm or so and after being prepped and rolled to an OR, she was born not long after. It's amazing how quickly everything moved and how everyone just went to work.

I won't lie and say it was easy...the c-section really freaked me out. I have never had major surgery like that before - and to be awake the whole time was a very surreal feeling. The doctors and nurses are so amazing though - so I wasn't worried about our health at least. But I'm so very glad it's all over. Now the healing part starts, but seeing Abby makes it all OK. She's so healthy and alert and trying so hard to figure out this world already. Matt and I are already so in love with her!!!

And did I mention how pretty she is. :) The night nurse last night said even one of the little boy newborns in the nursery stared at her when she was there. That's my girl.

Today is the day!

We are here at the hospital and are in waiting mode. I'm all hooked up to machines and we are slowly inducing, but not much happening just yet. It's going to be a long day. :) But the weather is beautiful and I think it's a great day to have a baby!!

We just can't wait to meet her!

Man Shower!

Matt's coworkers surprised him yesterday with a "Baby Man Shower"! I was so happy they did this! He finally got to experience what it's like to have all eyes on you and be the center of attention for once. :)

And these pictures are hysterical.

Baby toy!

Baby onesies! Not sure why the crazy face... :)

He looks like he's all alone in this room...!

2 week countdown!

We are on the two week countdown so I decided to post a few pictures since I'm pretty much at the point of not being able to get any larger. :) At least I hope.....

Here I am at 38 weeks...

*If you saw this post yesterday, yes - I had different pictures. But they were really bad, so I changed them!*

Friday the 13th?

Today was my weekly doctor visit and all went good. I'm dilated now to 2 cm so we are still going down the right path.

The biggest news is that we decided to schedule a date to induce (if we end up needing to). I needed to have a game plan in place with my company and also my doctor is going to be out for a few days the week after my due date. So it just made sense all around to set a date.

So - unless Baby G decides to show her pretty little face early, we will be inducing on...

FRIDAY the 13TH!

(Teri I know you'll like that!)

Do you think she will come early? ------> vote on the poll!