6 Week Check-Up

Wednesday, Charlee Kaye had her 6 week check-up and immunizations.
12/28/11.
Weight: 9lbs 3oz. 40% percentile
Length: 20 3/4 in. 20% percentile
Head Circumference: 14 3/4 in.

Dr. Ahart said she is growing just perfectly and looks great. She will see her again at 4 months!

Before her shots. Happy!



And after. She had 3 shots and 1 oral immunization. :( She cried for about 3-4 seconds. And she has been a trooper since then. She wasn't fussy at all! She slept well that night too! What a big girl!




Thursday we went to the park for a short stroll. It was so sunny outside, but after about 2 laps around the park, I decided it was too chilly. The fresh air was nice!











Stylin' in her new Gap shirt, jeggings, and furry boots.



Daddy and Charlee Kaye discussing current events.



Friday we went on a trip to Mack's with daddy. Daddy thought Charlee Kaye was a little over-dressed, but all the men had a fit over her. I love to watch people's expressions when they see her. Something about grown men melting when they see a little baby.







Daddy bought Charlee Kaye her first Mack's shirt a few weeks ago. It will be perfect for summer.




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Merry Christmas!!

Merry Christmas from Alan, Amanda, and Charlee Kaye!



Christmas morning! Happy from Santa's visit!



Santa brought a Radio Flyer red wagon!




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Happy 6 weeks!

Charlee Kaye is 6 weeks today! These past few weeks have been so fun. We survived our Christmas rush yesterday. Grandma Tommie and Papa George for lunch and Papa Don and Mennie for dinner! We even had a visit from Santa last night!

Who is rocking who to sleep?


We popped by the clinic Thursday to say hey to the girls and get a quick weight check. I figured everyone would be asking how much she weighs during the Christmas gatherings. 8 pounds 15 ounces! Almost 9 pounds! What a big girl!

Not sure what to think of bathtime. Sometimes she likes it, sometimes not.


Bath-time at 6 weeks! Getting all ready for Christmas!



Much happier!



Merry Christmas Eve and Happy 6 weeks Charlee Kaye!

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Christmas Eve Eve

Someone is excited about Christmas! Charlee Kaye woke up in such a happy mood this morning! She must know it's a special occasion!



Heading shopping with Nanna Kaye. "Grandma's Little Sweetie"



First of many trips to Chic Fil A. This was Charlee Kaye's first trip outside the womb. There were many while I was pregnant!





Heading to Christmas at Grandma Tommie and Papa George's house!

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Wal-Mart Christmas trip

Charlee Kaye and I had to take a trip to Wal-Mart to buy stocking stuffers, baking goods, and a few other things. She was such a help holding my grocery list! She was definitely a hit! She received lots of compliments on how pretty she was! I hope to not visit Wal-Mart until after Christmas!



Alan took a quick picture this evening of Charlee Kaye lying on Mommy's pillow. She was hanging out waiting for bedtime.


This is how I normally catch her sleeping. She shoves her face up to the side of the bassinet. I don't know why but she certainly likes to sleep that way.




Sweet dreams!


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A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words...

Almost time to push!

Dr. Weidower has arrived! It's Go-time.
It's a GIRL!!!!

Nanna Kaye is a little "happy sad" as she calls it.

Charlee Kaye is so healthy and pink!

Love at first site.

Baby Charlee Kaye

Born at 2:19PM

Nanna Kaye's first look

Checking out her belly

Priceless....

Alan is going to tell the waiting room, "It's a Girl!" He is wearing his pink shirt. Will they notice???

Yay! I think they're excited...

and "happy sad."

Dad's First Peak at Charlee Kaye

Grandma Tommie's peak Granny Vera's peak at Charlee Kaye

Uncle Brian holding her very carefulAfter being tossed around to all the visitors, mommy finally decided to have Charlee Kaye weighed. 7lbs 10oz. The post-partum nurses didn't believe her weight. They thought she weighed less, and they even took her back to the scales to re-weigh her, but....still 7lbs 10oz!

First long stretch. Look at those legs!

After her first bath. Nurse Jill took such good care of her.

Checking out that precious little heartbeat!

Nurse Lindsey. Lindsey graduated high school with me. We were very good friends in elementary school. Funny how God has a way of working. After all this time, He brings old friends together to share such joyous occasions!

Foot prints! Stamping a footprint on a dollar bill for Grandpa!

That tiny footprint means so much!The little Bickford family

Grandma Rogers letting Grandma Shepherd hold Charlee Kaye

Charlee Kaye and mommy.

Four generations. Grandma Shepherd, Grandma Rogers, Charlee Kaye, and Mommy

Woooo Pig Soooie! Born on Arkansas Razorback gameday!

All comfy in her Razorback gown and hat

Checking out this big 'ole world
Aunt Marjorie holding Charlee Kaye
Papa Don and Mennie with Charlee Kaye
Papa George, Grandma Tommie, Daddy, Charlee Kaye, and Mommy

Charlee Kaye's Birthday

11-12-11....What a day! The day began around 4:30 after a semi-restful night in the hospital. I was dilated to a 2 and 75% effaced. My pitocin began at 4:30. I snoozed on and off around the nurse coming in every 20 minutes to increase the pitocin. I started feeling contractions around 6:30. Mom and dad showed up around 7AM. Dad was sitting across from me in a chair, and I would look up and see him wiping tears from his eyes. I looked at him and said, "Hey, you better get it together because I can't be having that." I was feeling good. Alan and dad went to get some breakfast, and I was without food, and extremely jealous. Around 8:30AM, I was feeling the contractions regularly. I was very quiet and wanted the room quiet. The most comfortable position was sitting straight up or leaning forward. I also moved to the bedside chair, which was comfy. At 9AM, I was told my contractions were "crappy," meaning they were not regular. They continued to increase the pitocin. At 10AM, Dr. Weidower convinced me to let her break my water. I was feeling semi-in-control up until this point. But, I was definitely hurting. I knew the contractions would be much worse after the water broke. So, she broke my water, and immediately dilated to a 4. I continued to labor without an epidural for about 30 min, and finally around 11AM, I decided on the epidural. The contractions were every minute and a half and very intense; my entire body was shaking. After the epidural was placed, I was a different Amanda. I was able to relax, and then became chatty Kathy. I actually enjoyed having visitors in my room and carrying on conversation. About an hour later, around 12, nurse Jill checked me, and I was an 8!!! Wow! That didn't take long at all. It really makes a difference when you can't feel the contractions! Then around 1:15, Jill checked me again, and I was at a 10! Oh my! It was actually time! The environment was so controlled. Jill and Lindsey began preparing the room for delivery. They called Dr. Weidower and she was on her way. We were simply waiting for the word, "push." Dr. Weidower arrived in the room around 2PM, and after 19 minutes and about 4 sets of pushes......we saw that the full-headed dark brown haired baby was.....A GIRL!!!! Dr. Weidower was so excited, she looked at me and said, "OK Amanda, after this last set of pushes we are going to know if this baby is a boy or girl." And she was right; she held her in the air, and said, "IT'S A GIRL." My mom was in the room and started crying. Alan was so happy. After he cut her cord we all stared at her bright open eyes. She was so pink and her APGARs were 9/9 and 9/9. Aunt Melissa was in the room taking the awesome pictures below. My nurses were Jill and Lindsey. Lindsey was my elementary school friend. How neat! What a small world. Jill and Lindsey did an excellent job taking care of Charlee Kaye and myself. After a few pictures, mom and Aunt Melissa left the room, and mommy and daddy had some special time with Charlee Kaye. Finally, we decided we should go tell everyone Miss Charlee Kaye had arrived. Alan changed into his pink shirt and went to tell the waiting room. Then we had a paparazzi photo session for about an hour. I had joked with Dr. Weidower that we better have a baby before kick-off. Well, we did! I was finally moved into my room and we were able to settle in and watch the Razorbacks beat Tennessee! Not only was Charlee Kaye born on a Razorback game day, but it was also the first day of Deer Season. Mama Jean said that only a little girl would be born on the day of opening morning!