Alexandra Gets Baptized

Today was Alexandra's baptism at San Jose Catholic Church. We were really excited. Uncle Nathan is her God Father and Aunt Daniela is the God Mother. We were joined by a large group of family and friends that included ~ Tante Heidi and Onkel Dieter (visiting from Germany), Oma, Cousin Hailey, Gamma, Papa Gelles, Aunt Jeannette, Uncle Billy, BJ, Uncle Barry, Grampa, Abuela, Aunt Stephanie, Jo, Uncle Jonathan, Aunt Jewel and all of our close friends.

After the service everyone came back to the house for a small reception. It was a great day!

Happy Halloween

Our first year going to the Pumpkin Patch with a little one, almost feels more appropriate. We looked around, trying to find the perfect one. Alexandra really did not care, she was not sure what to think of it all. The good sport that she is, she sat and let us take tons of pictures.

Her first costume was a chicken! She really was not too excited about wearing it or trick or treating but that did not stop us. She looked so cute - the perfect little chicken ~ even with the Minkie

Time to Go Home

Today we got an early dismal from the hospital and got to head home. Daddy and Alexandra took a nap in the morning while I was in the shower. Oma was going to be staying with us for a few days to help out. We packed up all the flowers and gifts from the hospital and then got escorted out in a wheelchair. I said it was not necessary, but they said it was the rules. Technically I am not supposed to lift anything heavier than 5 pounds for the first week - but that means no lifting my own baby - and that was not going to happen. I am a strong stubborn German - I can do this!

We got home and I walked in first to greet Maverick. Since I had not seen him in a few days, it was important to say our hello before we introduce Alexandra to him. We slowly brought her in, set the carrier on the counter and he was sniffing around. Maverick was very gentle with her, but at the same time - a little nervous when "that thing" would start to cry. The first day at home was a little stressful, but nothing like being in your own home.

Please Just Let Me Sleep

So, the first night with a newborn is exhausting - and don't let anyone tell you different. I had made the decision that I was going to nurse Alexandra so that means - feed on demand. Well - let me tell you - she did not always get it. So between her crying all night, me trying to feed her and the nursing walking in every two seconds to check a monitor for vitals - I was spent by the time 6am rolled around.

The morning sun brought a whole new crowd of visitors to the hospital. It was show time and Alexandra was in the mood to be shown off. First on the list, the proud new grandparents. Gamma was so excited when she found out we were having a girl - I don't think she will ever stop smiling. Oma just had her first granddaughter 10 weeks ago - cousin Hailey - so she was double excited now.

Aunt Becky came by to visit the new member of the family. After I had my shower, I started feeling a little better. The doctors were amazed at how well I was moving around - I was ready to go home and be in my own bed.

Grandpa and Abuela drove up from Miami to meet Alexandra with Jewel - Alexandra's Aunt. Everyone was amazed at how much hair Alexandra had and just at how perfect she was. She loved being held and really hardly cried - unless you set her down. So with only a few hours in this world - she was already completely spoiled.

The First Day of the Rest of Our Lives

Today is the day we are going to have our first little Angel. We are scheduled for a C-section at 5:30pm. I have been patiently waiting for her arrival and we are a week past my due date. A sonogram a few days ago estimated Alexandra's weight to be over 10 pounds, so we opted for the C-section as the doctor recommended. I could not eat anything all day or have any water and my nerves where totally shot by the time they took me back. Daddy was going to go with me once I had my epidural. They gave me a little too much and I started feeling like I could not breathe. They started the C-section before Daddy got back there but he made it in time.

Alexandra was born at 5:35pm and weighed 7 pounds 10 oz and was 19 1/2 inches of pure perfection. A lot different than what they thought - over 10 pounds - but I was glad we opted for the c-section. She was perfect. Everyone was at the hospital for the big moment. I was overwhelmed with love and emotions. I never thought I would feel like this. Pure Perfection entered our lives today, from this moment forward, life would be different. We were now responsible for someone else.